Compare Security Gateway and Symantec Messaging Gateway 
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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
Browse all 3 pricing plansSymantec Messaging Gateway
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 GatewaySecurity Gateway vs Symantec Messaging Gateway
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Security Gateway easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Security Gateway overall.
- Reviewers felt that Security Gateway meets the needs of their business better than Symantec Messaging Gateway.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Security Gateway is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Security Gateway over Symantec Messaging Gateway.
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
|
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
Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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%
Accounting
8.6%
Retail
8.6%
Computer & Network Security
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
What is Security Gateway used for?
1 Comment
MA
for data security especially for confidential files and dataRead more
How do I reset my ubiquiti security gateway?
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
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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