# N-able Mail Assure vs Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business Comparison

| | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 68 | 24 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (71.9% of reviews) | Mid-Market (56.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### N-able Mail Assure

Pros:
- Email Security (3 reviews)
- Security (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (2 reviews)
- Slow Performance (2 reviews)

### Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (53 reviews) | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.8 (53 reviews) | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.4 (50 reviews) | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.2 (48 reviews) | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (53 reviews) | 8.2 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.0 (47 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.7 (51 reviews) | 7.3 (17 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### N-able Mail Assure

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Email Archiving

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **N-able Mail Assure** | 7.9/10 | 15 |
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Email Storage** | 8.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 7.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Email Analysis** | 7.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Archive Backup** | 7.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Email Archiving

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Email Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **N-able Mail Assure** | 8.7/10 | 25 |
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Intelligence Reporting** | 8.2 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Email Integration Suppor** | 8.7 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Access Management** | 8.7 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Maintenance

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Auditing** | 8.4 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Allow and block lists** | 8.8 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 8.5 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Archiving** | 8.3 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Anti-Malware/Anti-Spam** | 8.8 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | 8.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Quarantine** | 8.9 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anti-Phishing** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Account takeover prevention** | 8.8 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

### Intelligent Email Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **N-able Mail Assure** | N/A | N/A |
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intelligence Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Clients** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Rules** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Detection

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Exfiltration Detection** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Protection

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Targeted Attack Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Spam Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Intelligent Email Protection

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Security Awareness Training

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **N-able Mail Assure** | N/A | N/A |
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |

#### Assessment

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Phishing Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Baselining** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Training

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interactive Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Risk-scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **White-Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI-generated Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Secure Email Gateway

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **N-able Mail Assure** | N/A | N/A |
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Anti-Spam** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anti-Malware** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anti-Phishing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Filtering Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quarantine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Outbound Email Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Threat Intelligence/Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Archiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-prem deployment** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Email Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **N-able Mail Assure** | N/A | N/A |
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sort and Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Conversion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Usability

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Batch Handling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Granular Retention Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reliability

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-to-cloud Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Address detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Email Backup

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Email Encryption

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **N-able Mail Assure** | N/A | N/A |
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |

#### Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encryption Algorithms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transport Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **End-to-End Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Revocation Mechanisms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Signatures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certificate Authorities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Malware Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **User-Friendly Interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **APIs and SDKs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Client Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Email Anti-spam

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **N-able Mail Assure** | N/A | N/A |
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **N-able Mail Assure** | N/A | N/A |
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (4):** [Email Anti-spam Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-anti-spam), [Secure Email Gateway Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-email-gateway), [Cloud Email Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-email-security), [Email Archiving Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-archiving)

**Unique to N-able Mail Assure (1):** [Intelligent Email Protection Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/intelligent-email-protection)

**Unique to Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business (3):** [Email Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-encryption), [Security Awareness Training Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-awareness-training), [Email Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-backup)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | N-able Mail Assure | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 71.9% | 34.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 25.0% | 56.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 3.1% | 8.7% | 

### By Industry

#### N-able Mail Assure

- **Information Technology and Services:** 40.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 10.9%
- **Computer Networking:** 4.7%
- **Accounting:** 3.1%
- **Banking:** 3.1%
- **Internet:** 3.1%
- **Animation:** 1.6%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 1.6%
- **Computer Games:** 1.6%
- **Computer Hardware:** 1.6%
- **Other:** 28.1%

#### Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.7%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 13.6%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 9.1%
- **Manufacturing:** 4.5%
- **Wholesale:** 4.5%
- **Utilities:** 4.5%
- **Motion Pictures and Film:** 4.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.5%
- **Management Consulting:** 4.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.5%
- **Other:** 22.7%

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## Alternatives

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- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (387 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### N-able Mail Assure

- Title: [How is email backed up in your environment?  Is it secure and is this solution GDPR compliant?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/gdpr-compliant) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi! Thanks for your question and apologies for the delayed reply. We will be monitoring this channel diligently going forward. 

Mail Assure uses SSL/TLS..."
- Title: [How much is solarwinds Mail Assure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-is-solarwinds-mail-assure) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi! Thank you for your inquiry. Mail Assure is a product owned by N-able. For pricing information, please contact our sales team at..."
- Title: [What are email security features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/n-able-mail-assure-what-are-email-security-features) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hello! For detailed information about N-able's email security, please check https://www.n-able.com/products/mail-assure. Best regards, N-able Mail Assure team. "
- Title: [What is n-able Mail assure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-n-able-mail-assure) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hello! For detailed information about N-able's email security, please check https://www.n-able.com/products/mail-assure. Best regards, N-able Mail Assure team."
- Title: [Secure Email/Encryption](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24234-secure-email-encryption) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Reggie, SolarWinds Mail Assure just put out some information on email encryption. Check it out here. Hope this helps...."

### Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business

No discussions available for this product.

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