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Compare Proofpoint Core Email Protection and Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (52.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 0 Mailbox Per Year
No pricing available
Proofpoint 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
Learn more about Proofpoint Core Email ProtectionProofpoint Essentials for Small Business
Star Rating
(22)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Proofpoint Essentials for Small BusinessSummary
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 Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business. Users appreciate its robust email filtering system, which effectively quarantines spam and reduces risk.
- Users say that the implementation process for Proofpoint Core Email Protection is quick and intuitive, with many highlighting the immediate impact on risk reduction. In contrast, while Proofpoint Essentials is noted for its ease of navigation, it lacks the same level of comprehensive features that users find in the Core Email Protection.
- Reviewers mention that Proofpoint Core Email Protection provides detailed threat information, which is invaluable for investigation and remediation. This level of detail is less emphasized in user feedback for Proofpoint Essentials, where users appreciate the ability to customize filtering policies but do not report the same depth of threat analysis.
- According to verified reviews, Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business shines in its user management capabilities, allowing for easy creation and editing of users and domains. However, this ease of use does not compensate for the overall lower satisfaction ratings compared to the more feature-rich Core Email Protection.
- Users highlight that Proofpoint Core Email Protection is particularly favored by enterprise-level organizations, with a majority of reviews coming from this segment. In contrast, Proofpoint Essentials is more tailored for mid-market businesses, which may limit its appeal for larger enterprises seeking advanced security features.
- Reviewers note that while both products offer solid support, Proofpoint Core Email Protection receives higher marks for quality of support, with users reporting more positive experiences. In comparison, Proofpoint Essentials users mention helpful support but do not express the same level of satisfaction.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial
0 Mailbox Per Year
- Core Email Protection
Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business
No pricing availableFree Trial
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial is available
Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
275
8.9
19
Ease of Use
8.5
514
8.7
19
Ease of Setup
8.3
457
8.8
12
Ease of Admin
8.5
243
8.5
12
Quality of Support
8.8
271
8.2
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
239
8.9
11
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
263
7.1
16
Features by Category
Functionality
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
Not enough data
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
8.9
125
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
129
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
122
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
Maintenance
8.8
125
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
139
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
125
Not enough data
8.2
100
|
Verified
Not enough data
Security
9.3
140
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
113
Not enough data
9.4
136
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
102
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
86
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
84
Not enough data
8.7
91
Not enough data
9.0
90
Not enough data
8.9
86
Not enough data
Detection
8.5
79
Not enough data
8.9
84
Not enough data
9.1
93
Not enough data
Protection
9.2
90
Not enough data
9.1
93
Not enough data
9.2
95
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Intelligent Email Protection
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
Assesment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
9.3
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
111
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
114
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
106
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
111
Not enough data
8.3
91
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
111
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
49
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway
8.7
23
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Reliability
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Backup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption
8.9
20
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
Management
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
Reporting
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Proofpoint Core Email Protection and Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business are categorized as Cloud Email Security, Secure Email Gateway, Email Anti-spam, and Email Encryption
Unique Categories
Proofpoint Core Email Protection is categorized as Intelligent Email Protection
Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business is categorized as Email Archiving, Security Awareness Training, and Email Backup
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business
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
9.3%
Hospital & Health Care
8.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.8%
Retail
5.3%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Other
65.8%
Information Technology and Services
23.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
14.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.5%
Wholesale
4.8%
Utilities
4.8%
Other
42.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business has no discussions with answers
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