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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (47.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $150.00 5 users Per Year
Starting at $119.00 5 Users Per Month
Security Gateway
Star Rating
(35)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $150.00 5 users Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansVirtru Email Encryption
Star Rating
(374)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $119.00 5 Users Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that "Virtru Email Encryption" excels in "User Authorization - HIPAA Compliant Messaging" with a score of 9.5, making it a preferred choice for healthcare organizations needing strict compliance. In contrast, "Security Gateway" does not specifically highlight HIPAA compliance in its messaging features.
- Reviewers mention that "Security Gateway" offers superior "Anti-Phishing" capabilities with a score of 9.6, which is crucial for organizations facing frequent phishing attacks. Meanwhile, "Virtru Email Encryption" scores slightly lower at 9.2, indicating a potential gap in protection against such threats.
- G2 users highlight that "Virtru Email Encryption" has a strong "Data Encryption/Security" feature with a score of 9.4, ensuring that sensitive information is well-protected. On the other hand, "Security Gateway" also scores 9.4 in this area, but users report that its overall data loss prevention features are more robust, scoring 9.0 compared to Virtru's 8.7.
- Users on G2 appreciate "Security Gateway" for its "Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)" capabilities, scoring 9.0, which provides an additional layer of security against evolving threats. In contrast, "Virtru Email Encryption" does not emphasize ATP, which may leave some users wanting more in terms of proactive threat management.
- Reviewers say that "Virtru Email Encryption" shines in "Ease of Setup" with a score of 9.2, making it user-friendly for organizations looking to implement encryption quickly. Conversely, "Security Gateway" has a lower score of 8.8 in this area, suggesting a more complex setup process that may deter some users.
- Users report that "Security Gateway" has a more comprehensive "Intelligence Reporting" feature, scoring 9.4, which helps organizations analyze their security posture effectively. In comparison, "Virtru Email Encryption" scores 9.4 as well, but users mention that its reporting capabilities are less detailed, potentially limiting insights into security incidents.
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
Virtru Email Encryption
Starter Data Protection Package
Starting at $119.00
5 Users Per Month
For small businesses seeking simple email data protection. Includes 5 users.
- Securely send end-to-end encrypted email & attachments
- Supports Microsoft M365, and Google Workspace
- Set expiration dates and revoke access as needed
Free Trial
Security Gateway
Free Trial is available
Virtru Email Encryption
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
31
9.3
295
Ease of Use
9.2
31
9.1
297
Ease of Setup
8.8
23
9.2
152
Ease of Admin
9.2
23
9.0
103
Quality of Support
9.0
28
8.8
221
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
21
9.0
102
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
30
8.2
278
Features by Category
Platform
Not enough data
9.5
46
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
48
Not enough data
9.7
29
Not enough data
9.6
31
Not enough data
9.4
43
Not enough data
9.3
45
Not enough data
9.3
43
Administration
9.4
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Maintenance
9.0
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.6
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
9.5
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
Security
9.6
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data Protection
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
9.4
25
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
9.2
20
Analysis
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.3
17
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.9
17
Data Protection
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
9.6
25
Not enough data
9.3
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
9.0
17
Compliance
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
18
Usability
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
19
Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Availability
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
9.5
20
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
9.5
17
Not enough data
9.2
19
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.5
16
Access Control
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.9
18
Administration
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.5
9
Detection
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Intelligent Email Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
9.6
8
|
Verified
9.2
15
9.4
8
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.6
8
|
Verified
9.2
15
8.8
8
|
Verified
9.3
16
8.8
8
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.4
8
|
Verified
8.8
27
8.8
8
Feature Not Available
8.1
6
|
Verified
9.0
14
9.6
8
|
Verified
8.9
24
8.8
7
|
Verified
9.0
22
Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway
Not enough data
Not enough data
Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption
Not enough data
8.9
80
Not enough data
9.0
81
Not enough data
9.2
82
Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption
Not enough data
9.0
81
Not enough data
9.0
80
Not enough data
8.9
80
Not enough data
8.9
80
Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption
Not enough data
8.6
80
Not enough data
8.6
81
Not enough data
8.9
80
Not enough data
8.5
79
Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption
Not enough data
9.1
81
Not enough data
8.4
80
Not enough data
8.9
83
Not enough data
8.6
83
Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Encryption
Not enough data
9.4
78
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
62
Not enough data
9.3
59
Not enough data
9.4
62
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Compliance
Not enough data
9.2
59
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
49
Management
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
8.7
43
Not enough data
8.7
46
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Security Gateway and Virtru Email Encryption are categorized as Secure Email Gateway
Unique Categories
Security Gateway is categorized as Email Anti-spam and Cloud Email Security
Virtru Email Encryption is categorized as Cloud File Security, Encryption Key Management, Data-Centric Security, Cloud Data Security, Email Encryption, HIPAA Compliant Messaging, Encryption, and Intelligent Email Protection
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Security Gateway
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Virtru Email Encryption
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%
Hospital & Health Care
20.5%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
7.1%
Mental Health Care
6.8%
Medical Practice
6.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.5%
Other
53.6%
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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
What is Virtru?
6 Comments
MU
Virtru is email encryption software that works with Google Workspace.Read more
How do I improve the performance of the application?
1 Comment
SK
Hello Uliser-
To ensure you get the best experience, please contact our client support team directly at Support@virtru.com to help with this.
Thank...Read more
What is Virtru email?
1 Comment
HH
Virtru is a secure email service that allows users to send and receive private, encrypted messages. Virtru uses end-to-end encryption, which means that only...Read more
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