# Proofpoint Core Email Protection vs Trend Micro Smart Protection Comparison

| | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 584 | 39 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (65.9% of reviews) | Mid-Market (47.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free Trial 0 Mailbox Per Year | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Proofpoint Core Email Protection

Pros:
- Protection (88 reviews)
- Email Security (81 reviews)

Cons:
- Outdated Interface (28 reviews)
- User Interface (24 reviews)

### Trend Micro Smart Protection

Pros:
- Features (2 reviews)
- Security (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Alert Issues (1 reviews)
- False Positives (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (275 reviews) | 8.8 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (514 reviews) | 8.9 (32 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (457 reviews) | 8.6 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (243 reviews) | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (271 reviews) | 8.6 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (239 reviews) | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (263 reviews) | 8.8 (30 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Proofpoint Core Email Protection

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Proofpoint Core Email Protection

Price: Free Trial 0 Mailbox Per Year

Key Features:
- Core Email Protection

[Learn more about Proofpoint Core Email Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-core-email-protection/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Trend Micro Smart Protection

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Core Email Protection** | N/A | N/A |
| **Trend Micro Smart Protection** | 8.6/10 | 9 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Incident Logs** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 

#### Governance

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Data Visibility** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Breach Detection** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 

### Cloud Email Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Core Email Protection** | 8.9/10 | 147 |
| **Trend Micro Smart Protection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Intelligence Reporting** | 8.9 (125 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Email Integration Suppor** | 9.1 (129 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Access Management** | 9.0 (122 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | 8.4 (83 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Maintenance

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Auditing** | 8.8 (125 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Allow and block lists** | 9.2 (139 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 9.0 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Archiving** | 8.2 (100 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Anti-Malware/Anti-Spam** | 9.3 (140 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | 8.8 (113 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Quarantine** | 9.4 (136 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)** | 9.1 (98 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Anti-Phishing** | 9.1 (102 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Account takeover prevention** | 8.6 (86 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

### Intelligent Email Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Core Email Protection** | 9.0/10 | 98 |
| **Trend Micro Smart Protection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | 9.1 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Intelligence Reporting** | 8.7 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Email Clients** | 9.0 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Rules** | 8.9 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Detection

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Exfiltration Detection** | 8.5 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | 8.9 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Detection** | 9.1 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Protection

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Targeted Attack Prevention** | 9.2 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | 9.1 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Spam Filtering** | 9.2 (95 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Intelligent Email Protection

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Secure Email Gateway

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Core Email Protection** | 8.9/10 | 117 |
| **Trend Micro Smart Protection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Anti-Spam** | 9.3 (112 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Anti-Malware** | 9.3 (112 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Anti-Phishing** | 9.2 (111 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Filtering Functionality** | 8.9 (112 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Quarantine** | 9.2 (114 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Outbound Email Monitoring** | 8.9 (106 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Threat Intelligence/Protection** | 9.0 (111 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Archiving** | 8.3 (91 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.5 (111 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **On-prem deployment** | 8.6 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Core Email Protection** | N/A | N/A |
| **Trend Micro Smart Protection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Email Encryption

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Core Email Protection** | 8.7/10 | 22 |
| **Trend Micro Smart Protection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encryption Algorithms** | 9.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Transport Encryption** | 9.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **End-to-End Encryption** | 9.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Revocation Mechanisms** | 8.9 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls** | 8.4 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Signatures** | 8.5 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Certificate Authorities** | 8.5 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Malware Scanning** | 8.7 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trails** | 8.6 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | 8.5 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **User-Friendly Interfaces** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **APIs and SDKs** | 8.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Email Client Integration** | 8.7 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | 8.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Email Anti-spam

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Core Email Protection** | 8.9/10 | 16 |
| **Trend Micro Smart Protection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 8.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Core Email Protection** | N/A | N/A |
| **Trend Micro Smart Protection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Core Email Protection** | N/A | N/A |
| **Trend Micro Smart Protection** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Prevention

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Management

| Feature | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Proofpoint Core Email Protection (5):** [Cloud Email Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-email-security), [Intelligent Email Protection Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/intelligent-email-protection), [Secure Email Gateway Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-email-gateway), [Email Anti-spam Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-anti-spam), [Email Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-encryption)

**Unique to Trend Micro Smart Protection (2):** [Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-loss-prevention-dlp), [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | Trend Micro Smart Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 4.0% | 22.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 30.1% | 47.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 65.9% | 30.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Proofpoint Core Email Protection

- **Financial Services:** 9.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 8.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.8%
- **Retail:** 5.3%
- **Banking:** 4.2%
- **Manufacturing:** 4.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.9%
- **Computer Software:** 3.2%
- **Insurance:** 3.2%
- **Higher Education:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 48.4%

#### Trend Micro Smart Protection

- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.1%
- **Banking:** 8.3%
- **Retail:** 8.3%
- **Insurance:** 8.3%
- **Computer Software:** 5.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.6%
- **Government Administration:** 5.6%
- **Financial Services:** 5.6%
- **Automotive:** 2.8%
- **Chemicals:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 36.1%

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## Top Discussions

### Proofpoint Core Email Protection

- Title: [What is the best way to allow users to safely release quarantined emails to their inbox ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14391-what-is-the-best-way-to-allow-users-to-safely-release-quarantined-emails-to-their-inbox) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [How is it possible to limit the quaratine folder. I still have too many mails quarantined.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15180-how-is-it-possible-to-limit-the-quaratine-folder-i-still-have-too-many-mails-quarantined) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [What is proofpoint PPS Ppps net?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-proofpoint-pps-ppps-net) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "I don't believe there is a 'ppps net.  We extensively use ProofPoint."
- Title: [Is there a road map to enhance the Smart Search feature?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15126-is-there-a-road-map-to-enhance-the-smart-search-feature) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

### Trend Micro Smart Protection

- Title: [Is it possible to ad a built in firewall?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15115-is-it-possible-to-ad-a-built-in-firewall) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Moroni - TrendMicro has documentation on creating firewalls. Please find the documentation listed here: ..."

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