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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (68.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (66.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial 0 Mailbox Per Year
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
Star Rating
(315)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (68.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Mimecast Advanced Email SecurityProofpoint 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
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Proofpoint Core Email Protection excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Mimecast Advanced Email Security. Users appreciate its robust email filtering system, which effectively quarantines spam and reduces risk.
- Users say that the implementation process for Proofpoint is notably smooth, with many highlighting the intuitive onboarding wizard that facilitates quick setup. In contrast, some Mimecast users have mentioned challenges with configuration, which can hinder initial deployment.
- Reviewers mention that Proofpoint's threat intelligence capabilities are a standout feature, providing detailed information for investigation and remediation. This level of insight is particularly valued by users who need to respond swiftly to potential threats.
- According to verified reviews, Mimecast Advanced Email Security is praised for its strong protection against phishing and malware, with users noting its intuitive interface that simplifies daily monitoring and policy updates. This makes it a solid choice for teams looking for ease of management.
- Users highlight that Proofpoint's quality of support is superior, with many reviewers rating it highly for responsiveness and effectiveness. In comparison, while Mimecast also receives positive feedback, some users feel there is room for improvement in support responsiveness.
- G2 reviewers indicate that both products offer strong spam and virus defense, but Proofpoint's advanced features, such as real-time detection and comprehensive compliance tools, give it an edge for organizations with stringent security requirements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
No pricing availableProofpoint Core Email Protection
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial
0 Mailbox Per Year
- Core Email Protection
Free Trial
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
Free Trial is available
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
248
9.3
275
Ease of Use
8.0
254
8.5
514
Ease of Setup
7.9
203
8.3
457
Ease of Admin
7.9
204
8.5
243
Quality of Support
8.4
242
8.8
271
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
203
9.2
239
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
243
9.2
263
Features by Category
Administration
8.0
117
8.9
125
|
Verified
8.4
119
9.1
129
|
Verified
8.2
117
9.0
122
|
Verified
8.2
101
8.4
83
|
Verified
Maintenance
8.1
116
8.8
125
|
Verified
8.9
121
9.2
139
|
Verified
8.5
108
9.0
125
8.6
115
8.2
100
|
Verified
Security
9.0
130
9.3
140
|
Verified
8.2
110
8.8
113
9.0
128
9.4
136
|
Verified
8.8
122
9.1
98
|
Verified
8.8
124
9.1
102
|
Verified
7.7
88
8.6
86
|
Verified
Administration
8.5
112
9.1
84
8.6
124
8.7
91
9.1
127
9.0
90
8.9
127
8.9
86
Detection
8.3
115
8.5
79
8.5
119
8.9
84
8.9
126
9.1
93
Protection
9.0
125
9.2
90
9.0
129
9.1
93
9.1
133
9.2
95
Agentic AI - Intelligent Email Protection
7.9
8
9.3
10
8.1
8
9.3
10
Functionality
9.1
133
|
Verified
9.3
112
|
Verified
9.2
133
|
Verified
9.3
112
|
Verified
8.8
133
|
Verified
9.2
111
|
Verified
9.0
131
|
Verified
8.9
112
|
Verified
9.0
131
|
Verified
9.2
114
|
Verified
9.1
126
|
Verified
8.9
106
|
Verified
9.0
129
|
Verified
9.0
111
8.8
123
|
Verified
8.3
91
|
Verified
8.5
130
|
Verified
8.5
111
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.6
49
Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway
Not enough data
8.7
23
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
Mimecast Advanced Email Security and Proofpoint Core Email Protection are categorized as Intelligent Email Protection, Cloud Email Security, and Secure Email Gateway
Unique Categories
Mimecast Advanced Email Security is categorized as Browser Isolation
Proofpoint Core Email Protection is categorized as Email Anti-spam and Email Encryption
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Mimecast Advanced Email Security
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
Legal Services
9.4%
Information Technology and Services
7.8%
Financial Services
6.5%
Construction
4.5%
Computer Software
4.2%
Other
67.5%
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
Has anyone implemented ingesting the Audit logs from Mimecast into Graylog?
3 Comments
DB
Yes, I have a working example. We also sell this as a featureRead more
What is Mimecast Email Security with Targeted Threat Protection used for?
2 Comments
DG
Mimecast Email Security with Targeted Threat Protection is used to defend against phishing, malware, ransomware, and impersonation attacks.... It provides...Read more
Mimecast Advanced Email Security has no more 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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