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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (54.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 0 Mailbox Per Year
Starting at $6.99 1 User Per Month
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
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Star Rating
(130)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.99 1 User Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Protonmail excels in its end-to-end encryption capabilities, with a score of 9.2, ensuring that emails remain private and secure. In contrast, Proofpoint Email Security and Protection, while strong in anti-malware and anti-spam features, scores lower in encryption techniques with an 8.7 rating.
- Reviewers mention that Protonmail's user-friendly interface, rated at 8.5, makes it easy for small businesses to adopt and use effectively. On the other hand, Proofpoint's interface, while functional, received a slightly lower score of 8.5, indicating that some users find it less intuitive.
- G2 users highlight Protonmail's strong performance in data loss prevention (DLP) with a score of 8.2, which is crucial for businesses handling sensitive information. Proofpoint, however, shines in advanced threat protection with a score of 9.1, making it a better choice for enterprises focused on combating sophisticated cyber threats.
- Users on G2 report that Protonmail's ease of setup is rated at 9.1, making it a favorable option for small businesses looking for a quick deployment. In contrast, Proofpoint's ease of setup is rated lower at 8.3, which may pose challenges for larger organizations with complex needs.
- Reviewers mention that Proofpoint's intelligence reporting feature, rated at 8.6, provides valuable insights into email security threats, which is particularly beneficial for enterprise users. Protonmail, while strong in other areas, does not emphasize reporting as much, which may be a drawback for users needing detailed analytics.
- Users say that Protonmail's strong focus on privacy and security, reflected in its high ratings for compliance (9.0) and user satisfaction (9.4), makes it a preferred choice for small businesses prioritizing data protection. Conversely, Proofpoint's higher G2 rating of 4.6 suggests it is well-regarded in the enterprise market, particularly for its robust security features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial
0 Mailbox Per Year
- Core Email Protection
Proton Mail For Business
Mail Essentials
Starting at $6.99
1 User Per Month
- 15 GB per user + 10 email addresses per user
- Use @yourcompany.com domain
- Robust spam and phishing protection
Free Trial
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial is available
Proton Mail For Business
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
275
9.0
113
Ease of Use
8.5
514
8.8
114
Ease of Setup
8.3
457
9.2
17
Ease of Admin
8.5
243
9.1
15
Quality of Support
8.8
271
8.1
102
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
239
9.3
12
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
263
9.4
112
Features by Category
Administration
8.9
125
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Verified
Not enough data
9.1
129
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
122
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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
Functionality
9.3
112
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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
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
6.9
8
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Proofpoint Core Email Protection and Proton Mail For Business are categorized as Email Encryption
Unique Categories
Proofpoint Core Email Protection is categorized as Cloud Email Security, Intelligent Email Protection, Secure Email Gateway, and Email Anti-spam
Proton Mail For Business is categorized as Email
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Proton Mail For 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%
Internet
9.4%
Information Technology and Services
8.7%
Hospitality
7.9%
Higher Education
7.1%
Computer Software
5.5%
Other
61.4%
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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
Is ProtonMail legitimate?
2 Comments
JZ
Yes, I have been on their paid plan for a few years now. I highly recommend their services. They now have a cloud drive and a great VPN as well.Read more
When is the launching date of proton drive?
1 Comment
MC
As the Project Status is still "Under Development", any new information on its release will be added on the ProtonMail Twitter: @ProtonMail. Hope that helps.Read more
Can police track ProtonMail?
1 Comment
MM
From my opinion, police needs special permission to track protonmail, I guess in some cases that police is trying to track protonmail using illegal methods,...Read more
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