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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (57.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (51.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $150.00 5 users Per Year
Proofpoint Adaptive Email Security
Star Rating
(45)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (57.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Proofpoint Adaptive Email SecuritySecurity Gateway
Star Rating
(35)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $150.00 5 users Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that "Security Gateway" excels in "Anti-Spam" functionality with a score of 9.6, while "Proofpoint Adaptive Email Security" received a lower score of 8.8. Reviewers mention that Security Gateway's spam filtering is highly effective, reducing unwanted emails significantly.
- Reviewers mention that "Proofpoint Adaptive Email Security" shines in "Anti-Phishing" protection, scoring 9.2 compared to Security Gateway's 8.3. Users on G2 highlight that Proofpoint's advanced phishing detection algorithms are particularly robust, providing peace of mind against targeted attacks.
- G2 users report that "Security Gateway" offers superior "Reporting" capabilities with a score of 9.6, while Proofpoint's reporting functionality scored 8.0. Reviewers say that Security Gateway's detailed reporting features allow for better insights into email traffic and threats.
- Users say that "Security Gateway" has a more user-friendly "Ease of Use" rating of 9.2 compared to Proofpoint's 8.8. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface of Security Gateway makes it easier for small businesses to manage their email security without extensive training.
- Reviewers mention that "Proofpoint Adaptive Email Security" has a strong "Data Loss Prevention" feature, scoring 8.7, while Security Gateway scored slightly higher at 9.0. Users report that Proofpoint's DLP capabilities are effective in preventing sensitive data leaks, making it a solid choice for compliance-focused organizations.
- Users on G2 report that "Security Gateway" provides better "Quality of Support" with a score of 9.0, compared to Proofpoint's 8.8. Reviewers say that Security Gateway's customer support is responsive and knowledgeable, which is crucial for businesses needing quick resolutions to security issues.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Proofpoint Adaptive Email Security
No pricing availableSecurity Gateway
On-Prem Security Gateway
Starting at $150.00
5 users Per Year
Security Gateway's simple and easy-to-use features analyze, manage, and report on the inbound and outbound email traffic patterns of Microsoft Exchange Server or any other SMTP email server.
- Easy Administration
- Comprehensive Reporting
- User Quarantine Reports
Free Trial
Proofpoint Adaptive Email Security
No trial information availableSecurity Gateway
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
34
9.3
31
Ease of Use
8.8
35
9.2
31
Ease of Setup
8.8
31
8.8
23
Ease of Admin
8.8
30
9.2
23
Quality of Support
8.9
35
9.0
28
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
29
9.4
21
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
32
8.8
30
Features by Category
Administration
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
Governance
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
Security
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
16
9.4
11
|
Verified
9.0
16
9.2
10
|
Verified
8.7
15
9.2
12
|
Verified
8.7
14
9.0
5
Maintenance
8.1
16
9.0
12
|
Verified
8.6
17
9.6
12
|
Verified
8.4
16
9.5
11
8.0
11
9.5
11
|
Verified
Security
8.8
17
9.6
12
|
Verified
8.6
12
9.4
11
8.9
17
9.2
11
|
Verified
8.9
16
9.0
5
9.3
18
8.3
5
8.7
17
8.7
5
|
Verified
Administration
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
Detection
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
Protection
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Intelligent Email Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.6
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.6
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.1
6
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.6
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
7
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Proofpoint Adaptive Email Security and Security Gateway are categorized as Cloud Email Security and Email Anti-spam
Unique Categories
Proofpoint Adaptive Email Security is categorized as Intelligent Email Protection and Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Security Gateway is categorized as Secure Email Gateway
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Proofpoint Adaptive Email Security
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Security Gateway
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
Financial Services
33.3%
Legal Services
13.3%
Law Practice
6.7%
Information Technology and Services
6.7%
Government Administration
6.7%
Other
33.3%
Information Technology and Services
11.4%
Retail
8.6%
Computer & Network Security
8.6%
Accounting
8.6%
Telecommunications
5.7%
Other
57.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
Proofpoint Adaptive Email Security has no discussions with answers
there was an integration with AD for autoname population
1 Comment
AC
Are you asking for AD verification? Name is being populated after SG verified the account.
Your account must be GLOBAL ADMINISTRATOR
It's in SETUP/USERS...Read more
What does a security gateway do?
1 Comment
EW
Hi, thanks for your question! SecurityGateway is an email gateway you can place in front of your email server that offers protection from external email...Read more
Is UniFi security gateway a router?
1 Comment
EW
Hi! The Security Gateway Pro router is actually a piece of hardware from UniFi. We are MDaemon Technologies and offer SecurityGateway™ for Email Servers, an...Read more
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