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# Mimecast Advanced Email Security vs Sophos Email Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Mimecast Advanced Email Security** [

4.4/5(372)

](https://www.g2.com/products/mimecast-advanced-email-security/reviews#reviews)

**Sophos Email** [

4.2/5(39)

](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-email/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Mimecast Advanced Email Security**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Sophos Email**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Mimecast Advanced Email Security**
2 months

Based on 25 responses

**Sophos Email**
1 monthFaster

Based on 6 responses

Return on Investment

**Mimecast Advanced Email Security**
12 months

Based on 25 responses

**Sophos Email**
12 months

Based on 6 responses

Perceived Cost

**Mimecast Advanced Email Security**
$$$$$

**Sophos Email**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Mimecast Advanced Email Security**
10%2% more

**Sophos Email**
8%

Pros & Cons

**Mimecast Advanced Email Security**
[
Email Security (49)
](https://www.g2.com/products/mimecast-advanced-email-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1895879&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (44)
](https://www.g2.com/products/mimecast-advanced-email-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1896702&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complexity (21)
](https://www.g2.com/products/mimecast-advanced-email-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1896173&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Email Filtering Issues (17)
](https://www.g2.com/products/mimecast-advanced-email-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1896901&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Sophos Email**
[
Phishing Protection (8)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-email/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1319097&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Spam Blocking (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-email/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2277617&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Email Issues (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-email/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2235422&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficult Learning Curve (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-email/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2235417&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Mimecast Advanced Email Security**
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**Sophos Email**
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Microsoft 365

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Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Mimecast Advanced Email Security**

9.0

9.0286

**Sophos Email**

8.9

8.928

Ease of Use

**Mimecast Advanced Email Security**

8.0

8.0293

**Sophos Email**

8.6

8.629

Ease of Setup

**Mimecast Advanced Email Security**

7.9

7.9228

**Sophos Email**

8.8

8.824

Ease of Admin

**Mimecast Advanced Email Security**

7.9

7.9220

**Sophos Email**

8.9

8.920

Quality of Support

**Mimecast Advanced Email Security**

8.3

8.3275

**Sophos Email**

8.1

8.127

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Mimecast Advanced Email Security**

8.7

8.7219

**Sophos Email**

8.4

8.419

Product Direction (% positive)

**Mimecast Advanced Email Security**

8.8

8.8277

**Sophos Email**

7.9

7.928

Features

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

8.9

141

9.0

23

Functionality

Anti-Spam

9.1

135

|

Verified

9.2(won by 0.1)

17

|

Verified

Anti-Malware

9.2(won by 0.2)

136

|

Verified

9.0

15

|

Verified

Anti-Phishing

8.8

137

|

Verified

9.0(won by 0.2)

15

|

Verified

SURLB/URIBL Filtering

9.0(won by 0.3)

131

|

Verified

8.7

14

|

Verified

Quarantine

9.0

134

|

Verified

9.5(won by 0.5)

14

|

Verified

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

Outbound Email Monitoring

9.1(won by 0.2)

126

|

Verified

8.9

14

|

Verified

Advanced Threat Intelligence/Protection

9.0(tied score)

130

|

Verified

9.0(tied score)

14

|

Verified

Archiving

8.8

123

|

Verified

9.5(won by 0.7)

11

|

Verified

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

Reporting

8.4

132

|

Verified

8.9(won by 0.5)

15

|

Verified

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

On-prem deployment

Feature Not Available

8.5(won by default)

13

|

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

9.0(won by default)

7

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

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

8.5

153

Not enough data

Administration

Intelligence Reporting

8.1(won by default)

123

Not enough data

Email Integration Suppor

8.5(won by default)

129

Not enough data

Access Management

8.2(won by default)

120

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

8.1(won by default)

104

Not enough data

Maintenance

Auditing

8.1(won by default)

117

Not enough data

Allow and block lists

8.9(won by default)

124

Not enough data

Compliance

8.5(won by default)

111

Not enough data

Archiving

8.6(won by default)

116

Not enough data

Security

Anti-Malware/Anti-Spam

9.0(won by default)

143

Not enough data

Encryption

8.2(won by default)

111

Not enough data

Quarantine

9.0(won by default)

132

Not enough data

Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)

8.8(won by default)

129

Not enough data

Anti-Phishing

8.9(won by default)

137

Not enough data

Account takeover prevention

7.7(won by default)

89

Not enough data

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

8.7

141

Not enough data

Administration

Compliance

8.5(won by default)

112

Not enough data

Intelligence Reporting

8.6(won by default)

124

Not enough data

Email Clients

9.1(won by default)

128

Not enough data

Role-Based Rules

8.9(won by default)

127

Not enough data

Detection

Data Exfiltration Detection

8.3(won by default)

115

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

8.5(won by default)

119

Not enough data

Real-Time Detection

8.9(won by default)

126

Not enough data

Protection

Targeted Attack Prevention

9.0(won by default)

125

Not enough data

Policy Enforcement

8.9(won by default)

131

Not enough data

Spam Filtering

9.2(won by default)

134

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Intelligent Email Protection

Autonomous Task Execution

7.9(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

8.1(won by default)

8

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

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Mimecast Advanced Email Security

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

16.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

66.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

17.1%

[![Sophos Email](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c3eafd206cf051259b58dcd9712f2d46/sophos-email.svg "Sophos Email")](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-email/reviews)

Sophos Email

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

45.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

39.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

15.2%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

16.8%

45.5%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

66.1%

39.4%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

17.1%

15.2%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Mimecast Advanced Email Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4de3129d806e9580f2866c054f5a8591/mimecast-advanced-email-security.svg "Mimecast Advanced Email Security")](https://www.g2.com/products/mimecast-advanced-email-security/reviews)
Mimecast Advanced Email Security

Legal Services

8.5%

Financial Services

7.4%

Information Technology and Services

7.4%

Construction

4.5%

Computer & Network Security

4.2%

Other

68.0%

[![Sophos Email](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c3eafd206cf051259b58dcd9712f2d46/sophos-email.svg "Sophos Email")](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-email/reviews)
Sophos Email

Information Technology and Services

24.2%

Non-Profit Organization Management

9.1%

Computer Software

6.1%

Consumer Services

6.1%

Human Resources

6.1%

Other

48.5%

FAQs

## Mimecast Advanced Email... vs Sophos Email FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Sophos Email vs Mimecast Advanced Email...?

Mimecast Advanced Email Security stands out for its higher G2 rating and review volume, while Sophos Email is favored for ease of setup and administration.

| | [Sophos Email](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-email/reviews) | [Mimecast Advanced Email...](https://www.g2.com/products/mimecast-advanced-email-security/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.2/5 (41 reviews) | 4.4/5 (350 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| Ease of Setup score | 8.7 | 7.9 |
| Quality of Support score | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Phishing Protection (8 all-time mentions) | Email Security (40 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Sophos Email and Mimecast Advanced Email... compare?

Reviewers consider Sophos Email and Mimecast Advanced Email Security to be at parity on value, with no material difference in price satisfaction scores.

- **Sophos Email:** In recent reviews, buyers highlight Sophos Email as cost-effective, especially when bundled with other Sophos products.
- **Mimecast Advanced Email Security:** Recent reviewers describe Mimecast as providing strong value for its security features, with satisfaction in its pricing and included capabilities.

### What are the best alternatives to Sophos Email and Mimecast Advanced Email...?

The best alternatives to Sophos Email and Mimecast Advanced Email Security are Proofpoint Core Email Protection, SpamTitan Email Security, and FortiMail.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Sophos Email](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-email/reviews) | 4.2/5 (41 reviews) | Mid-Market | Cost-effective when bundled | Phishing Protection (8 all-time mentions) |
| [Mimecast Advanced Email...](https://www.g2.com/products/mimecast-advanced-email-security/reviews) | 4.4/5 (350 reviews) | Mid-Market | Strong value for security features | Email Security (40 all-time mentions) |
| [Proofpoint Core Email Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-core-email-protection/reviews) | 4.6/5 (601 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Comprehensive threat protection |
| [SpamTitan Email Security](https://www.g2.com/products/spamtitan-email-security/reviews) | 4.5/5 (199 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Spam filtering effectiveness |
| [FortiMail](https://www.g2.com/products/fortimail/reviews) | 4.3/5 (24 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Flexible deployment options |

### Which Secure Email Gateway features should I prioritize when comparing Sophos Email and Mimecast Advanced Email...?

Buyers should prioritize phishing protection, spam blocking, ease of setup, integration capabilities, and quarantine management when comparing Sophos Email and Mimecast Advanced Email Security.

- **Phishing Protection:** Sophos Email (8 all-time mentions), Mimecast Advanced Email Security (20 all-time mentions)
- **Spam Blocking:** Sophos Email (7 all-time mentions), Mimecast Advanced Email Security (22 all-time mentions)
- **Ease of Setup:** Sophos Email (8.7), Mimecast Advanced Email Security (7.9)
- **Integrations:** Mimecast Advanced Email Security (15 all-time mentions), Sophos Email (3 all-time mentions)
- **Quarantine Management:** Both products have recurring reviewer feedback on quarantine workflows and user experience

### What are the pros and cons of Sophos Email vs Mimecast Advanced Email...?

Sophos Email is recognized for its ease of setup and phishing protection, while Mimecast Advanced Email Security is praised for comprehensive email security and integration capabilities.

- **Sophos Email strengths:** Phishing protection (8 all-time mentions), spam blocking (7), ease of management (4), user-friendly setup, integration with Sophos Central, and peace of mind (4).
- **Sophos Email trade-offs:** Email issues (6), strict filtering requiring configuration, limited admin settings, and some integration limitations.
- **Mimecast Advanced Email Security strengths:** Email security (40 all-time mentions), ease of use (36), spam blocking (22), phishing protection (20), integration capabilities (15), and strong customer support (20).
- **Mimecast Advanced Email Security trade-offs:** Complexity (17), email filtering issues (16), false positives (13), configuration difficulties (12), and occasional support challenges (12).

### Is Sophos Email or Mimecast Advanced Email... better for small businesses?

Sophos Email is the better fit for small businesses, with positive sentiment from small-business reviewers and a strong ease-of-setup score.

- **Sophos Email:** Small-business reviewers highlight affordability and ease of deployment, with positive feedback on setup and management.
- **Mimecast Advanced Email Security:** Mid-market is the largest segment, with reviewers noting a steeper learning curve and more complex configuration for smaller teams.

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

Mimecast Advanced Email Security is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration mentions and broader compatibility.

- **Sophos Email:** Integrates with Sophos Firewall, with a few reviewers mentioning integration compatibility.
- **Mimecast Advanced Email Security:** Integrates with Outlook, Office 365, and Teams, with 15 all-time mentions for integrations and 13 for easy integrations.

### How do Sophos Email and Mimecast Advanced Email... compare on customer support?

Mimecast Advanced Email Security and Sophos Email are at parity on Quality of Support, with scores of 8.3 and 8.1 respectively.

- **Sophos Email:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and helpful, though a few note occasional delays or limited configuration assistance.
- **Mimecast Advanced Email Security:** Many reviewers highlight strong support and helpful documentation, with some citing inconsistent experiences or slow response during outages.

### Which is easier to implement, Sophos Email or Mimecast Advanced Email...?

Sophos Email leads on Ease of Setup with a score of 8.7 versus Mimecast Advanced Email Security's 7.9, indicating a smoother implementation experience.

- **Sophos Email:** Reviewers consistently praise its quick and straightforward setup, especially when bundled with other Sophos products, and note minimal hassle during deployment.
- **Mimecast Advanced Email Security:** Reviewers report a more complex initial setup, with some describing the process as requiring vendor support or additional training, but also note that setup becomes easier with experience.

### Which product has better Quarantine?

Mimecast Advanced Email Security and Sophos Email both receive frequent reviewer feedback on Quarantine, with Mimecast noted for its customizable workflows and Sophos for its clear quarantine summaries.

- **Sophos Email:** Quarantine management is highlighted in recent reviews for its clear, actionable summary emails and user self-service options; reviewers note occasional strictness requiring policy tuning.
- **Mimecast Advanced Email Security:** Quarantine workflows are frequently mentioned, with reviewers citing customizable digest notifications and admin controls, though some note delays in legitimate mail release and aggressive filtering.

Alternatives

**Mimecast Advanced Email Security 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)

 ![Cloudflare One (SASE)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b2231a414cb9f3f7c194f65af32b723e/cloudflare-one-sase.png "Cloudflare One (SASE)")

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Cloudflare One (SASE)
](/products/cloudflare-one-sase/reviews)

 ![Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_38b2594bf3660b0b77b70d2dd1b16fee/cisco-secure-email-threat-defense.jpg "Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense")

[
Cisco Secure Email Threat...
](/products/cisco-secure-email-threat-defense/reviews)

**Sophos Email 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)

 ![FortiMail](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_5837e273a4c3cb67895b3aa9d2e5953b/fortimail.jpg "FortiMail")

[
FortiMail
](/products/fortimail/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)

 ![Paubox](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/57b768928a3f3f68b3afeb8a9c97e31b/paubox.svg "Paubox")

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Paubox
](/products/paubox/reviews)