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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (46.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $150.00 5 users Per Year
No pricing available
Security Gateway
Star Rating
(35)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $150.00 5 users Per Year
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(21)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Symantec Messaging GatewaySummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that "Security Gateway" excels in "Anti-Spam" functionality with a score of 9.6, while "Symantec Messaging Gateway" falls behind at 8.5. Reviewers mention that the spam filtering is highly effective, significantly reducing unwanted emails.
- Reviewers say that "Security Gateway" offers superior "Outbound Email Monitoring" with a score of 9.4 compared to "Symantec Messaging Gateway" at 8.1. Users appreciate the detailed tracking and reporting features that help in maintaining compliance and security.
- G2 users highlight "Security Gateway's" "Ease of Use" rating of 9.2, which is notably higher than "Symantec Messaging Gateway's" 8.2. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface makes it easier for small businesses to manage their email security without extensive training.
- Users on G2 report that "Security Gateway" has a better "Quality of Support" score of 9.0, while "Symantec Messaging Gateway" lags at 7.4. Reviewers mention that timely and knowledgeable support has been a key factor in their satisfaction with "Security Gateway".
- Reviewers mention that "Security Gateway" shines in "Intelligence Reporting" with a score of 9.4, providing actionable insights that help businesses understand their email security landscape better, whereas "Symantec Messaging Gateway" lacks in this area.
- Users say that "Security Gateway" has a strong focus on "Compliance" with a score of 9.5, which is crucial for small businesses needing to adhere to regulations, while "Symantec Messaging Gateway" does not emphasize this aspect as much, scoring lower in user reviews.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Security Gateway
On-Prem Security Gateway
Starting at $150.00
5 users Per Year
Security Gateway's simple and easy-to-use features analyze, manage, and report on the inbound and outbound email traffic patterns of Microsoft Exchange Server or any other SMTP email server.
- Easy Administration
- Comprehensive Reporting
- User Quarantine Reports
Symantec Messaging Gateway
No pricing availableFree Trial
Security Gateway
Free Trial is available
Symantec Messaging Gateway
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
31
8.1
14
Ease of Use
9.2
31
8.2
14
Ease of Setup
8.8
23
8.2
11
Ease of Admin
9.2
23
7.5
12
Quality of Support
9.0
28
7.4
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
21
8.3
10
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
30
8.1
12
Features by Category
Administration
9.4
11
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Verified
Not enough data
9.2
10
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Verified
Not enough data
9.2
12
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Maintenance
9.0
12
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Verified
Not enough data
9.6
12
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Verified
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
9.5
11
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Verified
Not enough data
Security
9.6
12
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Verified
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
Functionality
9.6
8
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Verified
8.5
8
9.4
8
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Verified
9.0
8
9.6
8
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Verified
8.6
7
8.8
8
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Verified
9.0
8
8.8
8
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Verified
8.3
8
9.4
8
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Verified
8.1
8
8.8
8
8.6
7
8.1
6
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Verified
8.1
7
9.6
8
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Verified
7.5
8
8.8
7
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Verified
8.5
8
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Security Gateway and Symantec Messaging Gateway are categorized as Secure Email Gateway and Email Anti-spam
Unique Categories
Security Gateway is categorized as Cloud Email Security
Symantec Messaging Gateway has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Security Gateway
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Symantec Messaging Gateway
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
11.4%
Retail
8.6%
Computer & Network Security
8.6%
Accounting
8.6%
Telecommunications
5.7%
Other
57.1%
Information Technology and Services
26.7%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
13.3%
Banking
13.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.7%
Hospitality
6.7%
Other
33.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
there was an integration with AD for autoname population
1 Comment
AC
Are you asking for AD verification? Name is being populated after SG verified the account.
Your account must be GLOBAL ADMINISTRATOR
It's in SETUP/USERS...Read more
What does a security gateway do?
1 Comment
EW
Hi, thanks for your question! SecurityGateway is an email gateway you can place in front of your email server that offers protection from external email...Read more
What is a USG router?
1 Comment
EW
Hi! SecurityGateway for Email is a software that delivers email threat detection technology to protect email servers from viruses, spam, phishing, data...Read more
Symantec Messaging Gateway has no discussions with answers
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