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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (66.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial 0 Mailbox 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 ExchangeProofpoint Core Email Protection
Star Rating
(582)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 0 Mailbox Per Year
Learn more about Proofpoint Core Email ProtectionSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Proofpoint Email Security and Protection excels in its Anti-Spam functionality, scoring 9.3, while Microsoft Exchange received a lower score of 8.7. Reviewers mention that Proofpoint's filtering capabilities are robust, effectively reducing unwanted emails.
- Reviewers mention that Proofpoint's Advanced Threat Intelligence/Protection feature, rated at 9.0, provides superior security against evolving threats compared to Microsoft Exchange's score of 8.8. Users appreciate the proactive measures Proofpoint takes to safeguard their inboxes.
- Users on G2 highlight the Quarantine feature in Proofpoint, which scored 9.2, as being particularly effective in managing suspicious emails, whereas Microsoft Exchange's score of 8.6 indicates room for improvement in this area.
- Reviewers say that Proofpoint's Data Loss Prevention capabilities, rated at 8.2, are slightly less favorable compared to Microsoft Exchange's 9.2. Users report that Microsoft Exchange offers more comprehensive compliance features, making it a better choice for organizations with strict regulatory requirements.
- G2 users mention that Proofpoint's Intelligence Reporting feature, scoring 8.8, provides valuable insights, but Microsoft Exchange's score of 8.6 indicates that both products offer useful reporting tools, with users appreciating the clarity and detail in Microsoft Exchange's reports.
- Users report that Proofpoint's Ease of Use is rated at 8.4, which is lower than Microsoft Exchange's 9.0. Reviewers mention that Microsoft Exchange's user interface is more intuitive, making it easier for new users to navigate and utilize its features effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Exchange
No pricing availableProofpoint Core Email Protection
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial
0 Mailbox Per Year
- Core Email Protection
Free Trial
Microsoft Exchange
No trial information availableProofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
48
9.3
275
Ease of Use
8.8
47
8.5
514
Ease of Setup
8.8
34
8.3
457
Ease of Admin
9.0
30
8.5
243
Quality of Support
8.9
47
8.8
271
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
30
9.2
239
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
47
9.2
263
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
125
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
129
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
122
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
83
|
Verified
Maintenance
Not enough data
8.8
125
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
139
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
125
Not enough data
8.2
100
|
Verified
Security
Not enough data
9.3
140
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
113
Not enough data
9.4
136
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
102
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
86
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
84
Not enough data
8.7
91
Not enough data
9.0
90
Not enough data
8.9
86
Detection
Not enough data
8.5
79
Not enough data
8.9
84
Not enough data
9.1
93
Protection
Not enough data
9.2
90
Not enough data
9.1
93
Not enough data
9.2
95
Agentic AI - Intelligent Email Protection
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Functionality
8.7
19
9.3
112
|
Verified
8.4
20
9.3
112
|
Verified
8.6
19
9.2
111
|
Verified
8.5
21
8.9
112
|
Verified
8.7
19
9.2
114
|
Verified
9.0
21
8.9
106
|
Verified
8.8
19
9.0
111
9.3
19
8.3
91
|
Verified
8.8
19
8.5
111
|
Verified
8.4
19
8.6
49
Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway
Not enough data
8.7
23
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
Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.3
20
Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
8.5
20
Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.5
21
Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.1
20
Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.9
16
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Exchange and Proofpoint Core Email Protection are categorized as Secure Email Gateway
Unique Categories
Microsoft Exchange is categorized as Email Management
Proofpoint Core Email Protection is categorized as Cloud Email Security, Intelligent Email Protection, Email Anti-spam, and Email Encryption
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Exchange
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
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%
Financial Services
9.3%
Hospital & Health Care
8.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.8%
Retail
5.3%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Other
65.8%
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Discussions
Microsoft Exchange has no discussions with answers
What is the best way to allow users to safely release quarantined emails to their inbox ?
3 Comments
MM
Hi Kadeem, this is Merry from G2. Sorry to hear you're having these difficulties. Perhaps you have the "Require Admin Privileges to Release" setting on? When...Read more
How is it possible to limit the quaratine folder. I still have too many mails quarantined.
2 Comments
MM
Hi Patrick - this is Merry from G2. Sounds like you get at ton of emails per day! Proofpoint has a ton of tutorials on their YouTube channel & several videos...Read more
Is there a road map to enhance the Smart Search feature?
1 Comment
NC
The Smartserarch tool, is seen more as a troubleshooting tool, the actions you want to do are inside the quarantine folders. But in my opinion, putting some...Read more
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