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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (39.3% 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 ProtectionTrellix Email Security
Star Rating
(31)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- Reviews say that Proofpoint Email Security and Protection excels in its advanced threat detection capabilities, particularly with its Targeted Attack Protection feature, which users report effectively identifies and mitigates phishing attempts. In contrast, Trellix Email Security, while functional, is noted by users to have less robust detection capabilities, leading to occasional false negatives.
- Users report that Proofpoint's user interface is intuitive and easy to navigate, contributing to its high Ease of Use score of 8.4. In comparison, Trellix Email Security has received feedback indicating that its interface can be less user-friendly, with a lower score of 7.4, making it more challenging for new users to adapt.
- Reviewers mention that the setup process for Proofpoint is straightforward, reflected in its Ease of Setup score of 8.3, with many users appreciating the guided installation process. Conversely, Trellix Email Security has been critiqued for a more cumbersome setup experience, earning a score of 7.3, which can lead to longer deployment times.
- Users on G2 highlight the quality of support provided by Proofpoint, with a score of 8.8, noting that their support team is responsive and knowledgeable. In contrast, Trellix Email Security's support has been described as adequate but not as proactive, resulting in a lower score of 8.0.
- G2 users report that Proofpoint has been a reliable partner in business, reflected in its high score of 9.1 for partnership satisfaction. Users mention that Trellix Email Security, while satisfactory, does not provide the same level of engagement or partnership, leading to a score of 7.5.
- Reviewers mention that Proofpoint's product direction is highly regarded, with a score of 9.2, indicating a strong commitment to innovation and user feedback. In contrast, Trellix Email Security has received mixed reviews regarding its future direction, with a lower score of 4.9, suggesting users are less confident in its ongoing development and feature enhancements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial
0 Mailbox Per Year
- Core Email Protection
Trellix Email Security
No pricing availableFree Trial
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial is available
Trellix Email Security
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
275
8.1
17
Ease of Use
8.5
514
7.4
17
Ease of Setup
8.3
457
7.3
8
Ease of Admin
8.5
243
7.1
8
Quality of Support
8.8
271
8.0
16
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
239
7.5
8
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
263
4.9
16
Features by Category
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
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
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 Trellix Email Security are categorized as Email Anti-spam
Unique Categories
Proofpoint Core Email Protection is categorized as Cloud Email Security, Intelligent Email Protection, Secure Email Gateway, and Email Encryption
Trellix Email Security has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Trellix Email Security
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
25.0%
Banking
14.3%
Financial Services
10.7%
Education Management
10.7%
Research
3.6%
Other
35.7%
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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
Trellix Email Security has no discussions with answers
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