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# Microsoft Defender for Office 365 vs Security Gateway Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365** [

4.5/5(298)

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365/reviews#reviews)

**Security Gateway** [

4.6/5(35)

](https://www.g2.com/products/mdaemon-technologies-security-gateway/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**
 **$2.00** 1 User Per Month · Microsoft Defender for Office Plan 1

**Security Gateway**
Free Trial

**Starting at $150.00** 5 users Per Year · On-Prem Security Gateway

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**
2 months

Based on 10 responses

**Security Gateway**
1 monthFaster

Based on 8 responses

Return on Investment

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**
14 months

Based on 7 responses

**Security Gateway**
11 months3 months sooner

Based on 5 responses

Perceived Cost

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**
$$$$$

**Security Gateway**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**
12%

**Security Gateway**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**
[
Ease of Use (9)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1426149&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Security (9)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1425350&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complexity (8)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1424859&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
False Positives (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1426481&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Security Gateway**
Not enough data

Integrations

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**
[

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Adobe Acrobat

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ae5d46296d0f8afa0fd352fc44bf419d/microsoft365.png "Product Avatar Image")

Microsoft 365

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft365/reviews)[

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Microsoft OneDrive

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onedrive-for-business/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_69054bc7d40597b06fc3905720ccc914/microsoft-outlook.png "Product Avatar Image")

Outlook

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-outlook/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365/integrations)

**Security Gateway**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**
 ![Microsoft Defender for Office 365 screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1244899/MicrosoftTeams-image-_1_.png)

**Security Gateway**
 ![Security Gateway screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/98874/SecurityGatway-Dashboard.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**

9.0

9.0231

**Security Gateway**

9.3

9.331

Ease of Use

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**

8.9

8.9234

**Security Gateway**

9.2

9.231

Ease of Setup

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**

8.7

8.7118

**Security Gateway**

8.8

8.823

Ease of Admin

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**

8.9

8.9100

**Security Gateway**

9.2

9.223

Quality of Support

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**

8.7

8.7225

**Security Gateway**

9.0

9.028

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**

8.8

8.8101

**Security Gateway**

9.4

9.421

Product Direction (% positive)

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**

9.4

9.4222

**Security Gateway**

8.8

8.830

Features

Cloud Email Security[Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.8

164

9.2

12

Administration

Intelligence Reporting

8.8

148

|

Verified

9.4(won by 0.6)

11

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Email Integration Suppor

9.0

147

|

Verified

9.2(won by 0.2)

10

|

Verified

Access Management

8.8

140

|

Verified

9.2(won by 0.4)

12

|

Verified

Data Loss Prevention

8.5

140

|

Verified

9.0(won by 0.5)

5

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Maintenance

Auditing

8.7

138

|

Verified

9.0(won by 0.3)

12

|

Verified

Allow and block lists

8.8

145

|

Verified

9.6(won by 0.8)

12

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Compliance

8.8

142

9.5(won by 0.7)

11

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Archiving

8.6

135

|

Verified

9.5(won by 0.9)

11

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Security

Anti-Malware/Anti-Spam

9.0

151

|

Verified

9.6(won by 0.6)

12

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Encryption

8.9

141

9.4(won by 0.5)

11

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Quarantine

8.7

145

|

Verified

9.2(won by 0.5)

11

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)

9.0(tied score)

144

|

Verified

9.0(tied score)

5

Anti-Phishing

9.0(won by 0.7)

148

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

5

Account takeover prevention

8.7(tied score)

138

|

Verified

8.7(tied score)

5

|

Verified

Intelligent Email Protection[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.9

5

Not enough data

Administration

Email Clients

9.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intelligence Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Rules

Not enough data

Not enough data

Detection

Real-Time Detection

8.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Data Exfiltration Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Protection

Spam Filtering

9.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Targeted Attack Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Enforcement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Intelligent Email Protection

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Email Gateway[Hide 60 FeaturesShow 60 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.1

8

Functionality

Anti-Spam

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

8

|

Verified

Anti-Malware

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

8

|

Verified

Anti-Phishing

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

8

|

Verified

SURLB/URIBL Filtering

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

8

|

Verified

Quarantine

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

8

|

Verified

Outbound Email Monitoring

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

8

|

Verified

Advanced Threat Intelligence/Protection

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

8

Archiving

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

6

|

Verified

Reporting

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

8

|

Verified

On-prem deployment

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

7

|

Verified

Email Attachment Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Phishing Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Allow/Block List

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Blocker

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Microsoft Outlook Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduled/Automated Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fraud Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Retention Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Anti-spam[Hide 54 FeaturesShow 54 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.8

14

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features

Autonomous Task Execution

8.1(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

7.4(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Phishing Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fraud Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Routing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

SURLB/URIBL Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Greylisting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Allow/Block List

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compression

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Blocker

Not enough data

Not enough data

Microsoft Outlook Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Categorization/Grouping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inbox Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Quarantine

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Retention Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Email Security[Hide 32 FeaturesShow 32 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Phishing Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Domain Check

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

SURLB/URIBL Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduled/Automated Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

For MSPs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fraud Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Blocker

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Quarantine

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Leak Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Attachment Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Microsoft Defender for Office 365](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365.svg "Microsoft Defender for Office 365")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365/reviews)

Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

25.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

37.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

36.2%

[![Security Gateway](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/bbdfab712eab1fb4845beb3a1a166da2/mdaemon-technologies-security-gateway.svg "Security Gateway")](https://www.g2.com/products/mdaemon-technologies-security-gateway/reviews)

Security Gateway

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

51.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

31.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

17.1%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

25.9%

51.4%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

37.9%

31.4%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

36.2%

17.1%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Microsoft Defender for Office 365](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365.svg "Microsoft Defender for Office 365")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365/reviews)
Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Information Technology and Services

25.7%

Computer & Network Security

12.5%

Computer Software

12.5%

Financial Services

5.4%

Accounting

2.9%

Other

41.1%

[![Security Gateway](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/bbdfab712eab1fb4845beb3a1a166da2/mdaemon-technologies-security-gateway.svg "Security Gateway")](https://www.g2.com/products/mdaemon-technologies-security-gateway/reviews)
Security Gateway

Information Technology and Services

11.4%

Accounting

8.6%

Retail

8.6%

Computer & Network Security

8.6%

Telecommunications

5.7%

Other

57.1%

FAQs

## Microsoft Defender for... vs Security Gateway FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Security Gateway vs Microsoft Defender for...?

Security Gateway stands out for its higher Ease of Use and Quality of Support scores, while Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is more widely adopted and praised for its Office 365 integration.

| | [Security Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/mdaemon-technologies-security-gateway/reviews) | [Microsoft Defender for Office 365](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.6/5 (35 reviews) | 4.5/5 (299 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Small-Business | Mid-Market |
| Ease of Setup score | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Quality of Support score | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Ease of Use | Office 365 Integration (8 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Security Gateway and Microsoft Defender for... compare?

Security Gateway is rated higher for value, with reviewers consistently citing its competitive pricing and strong feature set.

- **Security Gateway:** Reviewers highlight Security Gateway as offering a very competitive price compared to other security vendors, with several noting its affordability and strong feature set for the cost.
- **Microsoft Defender for Office 365:** In recent reviews, some users mention that advanced features require higher-priced plans, and licensing complexity can be a challenge for smaller organizations.
- **Switching Reason:** Reviewers switching to Security Gateway often cite lower cost and better value for the features provided.

### What are the best alternatives to Security Gateway and Microsoft Defender for...?

The top three alternatives to Security Gateway and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 are Proofpoint Core Email Protection, SpamTitan Email Security, and Barracuda Email Security Gateway.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Security Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/mdaemon-technologies-security-gateway/reviews) | 4.6/5 (35 reviews) | Small-Business | Very competitive pricing, strong value for features | Ease of Use |
| [Microsoft Defender for Office 365](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365/reviews) | 4.5/5 (299 reviews) | Mid-Market | Advanced features require higher-priced plans | Office 365 Integration (8 all-time mentions) |
| [Proofpoint Core Email Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-core-email-protection/reviews) | 4.6/5 (601 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [SpamTitan Email Security](https://www.g2.com/products/spamtitan-email-security/reviews) | 4.5/5 (199 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Secure Email Gateway features should I prioritize when comparing Security Gateway and Microsoft Defender for...?

Buyers comparing Security Gateway and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 should prioritize Ease of Use, Integration Capabilities, Quality of Support, Reporting, and Office 365 Integration.

- **Ease of Use:** Security Gateway scores 9.2, Microsoft Defender for Office 365 scores 8.9.
- **Integration Capabilities:** Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is cited in 7 all-time reviews for integrations, with 8 all-time mentions for Office 365 Integration.
- **Quality of Support:** Security Gateway scores 9.0, Microsoft Defender for Office 365 scores 8.7.
- **Reporting:** Reporting is the most frequently mentioned feature across both products.
- **Office 365 Integration:** Microsoft Defender for Office 365 has 8 all-time mentions for Office 365 Integration.

### What are the pros and cons of Security Gateway vs Microsoft Defender for...?

Security Gateway's headline strength is its ease of use and support, while Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is praised for its integration with Office 365 and advanced threat protection.

- **Security Gateway strengths:** Reviewers highlight ease of use, competitive pricing, strong spam and phishing protection, and high-quality support.
- **Security Gateway trade-offs:** Some reviewers mention a dated interface, limited integration with third-party antivirus, and occasional lag or service restarts.
- **Microsoft Defender for Office 365 strengths:** Office 365 integration (8 all-time mentions), ease of use (9 all-time mentions), security (9 all-time mentions), email security (8 all-time mentions), and advanced threat protection features like Safe Links and Safe Attachments.
- **Microsoft Defender for Office 365 trade-offs:** Complexity (8 all-time mentions), false positives (6 all-time mentions), configuration difficulties (4 all-time mentions), and limited reporting (4 all-time mentions).

### Is Security Gateway or Microsoft Defender for... better for small businesses?

Security Gateway is the better fit for small businesses, as it is most frequently reviewed by small-business users and praised for its ease of use and affordability.

- **Security Gateway:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently cite ease of setup, affordability, and strong support as key benefits for small organizations.
- **Microsoft Defender for Office 365:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note its advanced features and integration with Office 365, but mention complexity and higher costs for advanced plans as considerations for smaller businesses.

### Which Secure Email Gateway platform has better integrations?

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing its deep integration with Microsoft 365 and related tools.

- **Security Gateway:** In recent reviews, some users request more integrations, specifically with Outlook and Gmail, but no third-party integration is cited with a publishable count.
- **Microsoft Defender for Office 365:** Microsoft 365 integration is cited in 13 all-time reviews, with 8 all-time mentions for Office 365 Integration and 7 for integrations overall.

### How do Security Gateway and Microsoft Defender for... compare on customer support?

Security Gateway and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 score within 0.3 points on Quality of Support, indicating near parity with Security Gateway slightly ahead at 9.0 versus 8.7.

- **Security Gateway:** Reviewers consistently praise the personalized and responsive support, with several noting high satisfaction and quick resolution of issues.
- **Microsoft Defender for Office 365:** Reviewers mention generally good support, but some cite slow response times and complexity in reaching support, especially for advanced issues.

### Which is easier to implement, Security Gateway or Microsoft Defender for...?

Security Gateway and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 are nearly equal on Ease of Setup, with scores of 8.8 and 8.7 respectively, indicating parity in implementation experience.

- **Security Gateway:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward and quick, often completed in under 30 minutes, with clear configuration options and minimal complexity for IT professionals.
- **Microsoft Defender for Office 365:** Reviewers note that setup is generally easy, especially for organizations already using Microsoft 365, but some mention a learning curve for advanced policy configuration and initial complexity for new administrators.

### Which product has better Reporting?

Reporting is the most frequently mentioned feature across both Security Gateway and Microsoft Defender for Office 365, with both products offering robust reporting capabilities.

- **Security Gateway:** Reviewers highlight advanced GUI reports and daily email summaries, with a Meets Requirements score of 9.3 and an Ease of Use score of 9.2.
- **Microsoft Defender for Office 365:** Reporting is cited in 4 all-time reviews as a limitation, but the product offers comprehensive threat reports and dashboards, with a Meets Requirements score of 9.0 and an Ease of Use score of 8.9.

Alternatives

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Alternatives**

 ![Proofpoint Core Email Protection](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8adf2eedd5616a9f5e200c4520f6d30d/proofpoint-core-email-protection.svg "Proofpoint Core Email Protection")

[
Proofpoint Core Email...
](/products/proofpoint-core-email-protection/reviews)

 ![SpamTitan Email Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1553620140/spamtitan-email-security.svg "SpamTitan Email Security")

[
SpamTitan Email Security
](/products/spamtitan-email-security/reviews)

 ![IRONSCALES](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/06b1561b9d4413964954a7658e64f056/ironscales.svg "IRONSCALES")

[
IRONSCALES
](/products/ironscales/reviews)

 ![Symantec Email Security.Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/7e0271a147c13a70a6587f9586b454a0/symantec-email-security-cloud.png "Symantec Email Security.Cloud")

[
Symantec Email Security.Cloud
](/products/symantec-email-security-cloud/reviews)

**Security Gateway Alternatives**

 ![SpamTitan Email Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1553620140/spamtitan-email-security.svg "SpamTitan Email Security")

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SpamTitan Email Security
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Proofpoint Core Email...
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Mimecast Advanced Email...
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Paubox
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## Microsoft Defender for Office 365 vs Security 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 Microsoft Defender for Office 365.
- 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 Microsoft Defender for Office 365 over Security Gateway.