Compare Paubox and Proofpoint Core Email Protection 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (66.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $32.00 5 Users Per Month
Free Trial 0 Mailbox Per Year
Paubox
Star Rating
(544)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $32.00 5 Users Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansProofpoint Core Email Protection
Star Rating
(583)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.0% 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.
- G2 reviewers report that Paubox excels in ease of use, with many users appreciating its seamless integration and straightforward setup process. One user highlighted that it "just does its thing in the background," making it a hassle-free choice for those looking for a simple solution.
- Users say that Proofpoint Core Email Protection shines in its anti-spam capabilities, receiving high praise for effectively eliminating spam, phishing attempts, and malicious links. Reviewers noted that it provides a comprehensive software package that enhances email security significantly.
- According to verified reviews, Paubox is particularly favored by small businesses, with 83.1% of its reviews coming from this segment. Users appreciate its ability to maintain HIPAA compliance while allowing them to continue using their existing email accounts, which is a significant advantage for healthcare-related businesses.
- Reviewers mention that Proofpoint's customer support is a strong point, with users noting that once the initial setup is complete, it becomes a "set and forget it" solution. They also appreciate the support team’s responsiveness when needing assistance with configurations.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Paubox has a higher satisfaction rating overall, Proofpoint's robust email filtering system and advanced threat protection features make it a strong contender for larger enterprises that require more comprehensive security measures.
- Users report that Paubox's focus on encryption and compliance features, such as its ability to facilitate HIPAA-compliant email communication, is a significant draw for users in regulated industries, setting it apart from Proofpoint's broader enterprise focus.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Paubox
Paubox Email Suite Standard
Starting at $32.00
5 Users Per Month
HIPAA compliant email
- 14 day free trial
- 100% HIPAA compliant email
- Every email encrypted automatically
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial
0 Mailbox Per Year
- Core Email Protection
Free Trial
Paubox
Free Trial is available
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.8
466
9.3
275
Ease of Use
9.8
471
8.5
514
Ease of Setup
9.1
365
8.3
457
Ease of Admin
9.6
248
8.5
243
Quality of Support
9.8
451
8.8
271
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.8
247
9.2
239
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
456
9.2
263
Features by Category
Platform
9.8
192
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.9
231
Not enough data
9.9
205
Not enough data
9.8
209
Not enough data
9.8
178
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.7
172
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
9.5
10
Not enough data
10.0
10
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Archiving
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
9.6
15
8.9
125
|
Verified
9.7
20
9.1
129
|
Verified
9.7
13
9.0
122
|
Verified
9.7
11
8.4
83
|
Verified
Maintenance
9.5
11
8.8
125
|
Verified
9.8
15
9.2
139
|
Verified
10.0
16
9.0
125
9.7
11
8.2
100
|
Verified
Security
9.7
15
9.3
140
|
Verified
10.0
17
8.8
113
9.6
12
9.4
136
|
Verified
9.5
11
9.1
98
|
Verified
9.6
12
9.1
102
|
Verified
9.5
11
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
9.2
108
|
Verified
9.3
112
|
Verified
9.3
105
|
Verified
9.3
112
|
Verified
9.3
104
|
Verified
9.2
111
|
Verified
9.4
99
|
Verified
8.9
112
|
Verified
9.2
96
|
Verified
9.2
114
|
Verified
9.7
107
|
Verified
8.9
106
|
Verified
9.6
92
9.0
111
9.2
88
|
Verified
8.3
91
|
Verified
9.2
100
|
Verified
8.5
111
|
Verified
9.0
70
8.6
49
Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway
7.6
18
8.7
23
Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption
Feature Not Available
9.0
21
9.8
127
9.0
21
9.9
124
9.3
20
Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption
Feature Not Available
8.9
20
Feature Not Available
8.4
20
9.1
100
8.5
20
9.1
101
8.5
20
Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption
9.3
101
8.7
21
9.5
109
8.7
21
9.6
101
8.6
21
9.3
100
8.5
21
Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption
9.8
177
8.6
22
9.2
91
8.3
20
9.8
136
8.7
21
9.7
137
8.1
20
Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.9
16
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Paubox and Proofpoint Core Email Protection are categorized as Email Anti-spam, Email Encryption, Secure Email Gateway, and Cloud Email Security
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Paubox
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
Mental Health Care
35.0%
Hospital & Health Care
26.1%
Medical Practice
11.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
11.1%
Insurance
4.1%
Other
12.0%
Financial Services
9.3%
Hospital & Health Care
8.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.8%
Retail
5.3%
Banking
4.2%
Other
65.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Paubox?
3 Comments
LH
It’s a service that works through your email to encrypt and secure outgoing and/or incoming messages. It’s pretty seamless! Read more
Does Paubox interface with Salesforce or other CRM platforms?
2 Comments
HG
Hi Randy,
Paubox seamlessly integrates with business email providers such as Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Exchange.
If you use...Read more
Are there any fees for a Business Associate Agreement?
2 Comments
Official Response from Paubox
No. All customers receive a Business Associate Agreement for free.Read more
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
What is proofpoint PPS Ppps net?
1 Comment
SA
I don't believe there is a 'ppps net. We extensively use ProofPoint.Read more
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