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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (51.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $150.00 5 users Per Year
Microsoft Exchange
Star Rating
(66)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft ExchangeSecurity 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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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that "Security Gateway" excels in anti-spam functionality with a rating of 9.6, while "Microsoft Exchange" falls behind at 8.7. Reviewers mention that the robust filtering capabilities of Security Gateway significantly reduce unwanted emails.
- Reviewers mention that "Security Gateway" offers superior anti-phishing protection, scoring 9.6 compared to "Microsoft Exchange's" 8.6. Users say that the advanced threat intelligence features help in identifying and mitigating phishing attempts effectively.
- G2 users highlight that "Security Gateway" provides excellent outbound email monitoring with a score of 9.4, which is crucial for businesses concerned about data leaks. In contrast, "Microsoft Exchange" scores 9.0, indicating a slightly less comprehensive approach to monitoring outgoing communications.
- Users on G2 report that "Microsoft Exchange" shines in archiving capabilities, achieving a score of 9.2, while "Security Gateway" lags behind at 8.1. Reviewers mention that Exchange's archiving features are essential for compliance and data retention policies.
- Reviewers mention that "Security Gateway" has a strong focus on compliance, scoring 9.5, which is vital for businesses in regulated industries. "Microsoft Exchange" also performs well but does not match this level of compliance support.
- Users say that "Security Gateway" offers a more user-friendly experience with an ease of use score of 9.2, compared to "Microsoft Exchange's" 9.0. Reviewers appreciate the intuitive interface and straightforward setup process of Security Gateway, making it a preferred choice for small businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Exchange
No pricing availableSecurity 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
Free Trial
Microsoft Exchange
No trial information availableSecurity Gateway
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
48
9.3
31
Ease of Use
8.8
47
9.2
31
Ease of Setup
8.8
34
8.8
23
Ease of Admin
9.0
30
9.2
23
Quality of Support
8.9
47
9.0
28
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
30
9.4
21
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
47
8.8
30
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
9.4
11
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Verified
Not enough data
9.2
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
5
Maintenance
Not enough data
9.0
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.6
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
9.5
11
|
Verified
Security
Not enough data
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
Functionality
8.7
19
9.6
8
|
Verified
8.4
20
9.4
8
|
Verified
8.6
19
9.6
8
|
Verified
8.5
21
8.8
8
|
Verified
8.7
19
8.8
8
|
Verified
9.0
21
9.4
8
|
Verified
8.8
19
8.8
8
9.3
19
8.1
6
|
Verified
8.8
19
9.6
8
|
Verified
8.4
19
8.8
7
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sorting & Filtering
8.1
13
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.3
13
Not enough data
Integrations
8.6
13
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
6.4
12
Not enough data
Time Management
7.9
12
Not enough data
7.4
13
Not enough data
7.2
12
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.8
10
Not enough data
6.0
10
Not enough data
6.3
10
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Management
4.7
5
Not enough data
6.1
6
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
Microsoft Exchange and Security Gateway are categorized as Secure Email Gateway
Unique Categories
Microsoft Exchange is categorized as Email Management
Security Gateway is categorized as Email Anti-spam and Cloud Email Security
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Exchange
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Security 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
32.3%
Computer & Network Security
8.1%
Financial Services
6.5%
Oil & Energy
4.8%
Consulting
3.2%
Other
45.2%
Information Technology and Services
11.4%
Retail
8.6%
Computer & Network Security
8.6%
Accounting
8.6%
Telecommunications
5.7%
Other
57.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
Microsoft Exchange has no discussions with answers
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
Is UniFi security gateway a router?
1 Comment
EW
Hi! The Security Gateway Pro router is actually a piece of hardware from UniFi. We are MDaemon Technologies and offer SecurityGateway™ for Email Servers, an...Read more
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