Compare Proofpoint Core Email Protection and Virtru Email Encryption 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (46.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 0 Mailbox Per Year
Starting at $119.00 5 Users Per Month
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Star Rating
(583)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 0 Mailbox Per Year
Learn more about Proofpoint Core Email ProtectionVirtru Email Encryption
Star Rating
(406)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $119.00 5 Users Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Virtru Email Encryption excels in ease of use, with users highlighting its intuitive interface and features like the Chrome plugin that allows for easy toggling of encryption on emails. This user-friendly approach makes it a favorite for those who prioritize simplicity in their daily email communications.
- Users say that Proofpoint Core Email Protection shines in its robust email filtering capabilities, with features like TAB and trap that effectively quarantine spam. Reviewers appreciate the "set and forget" nature of the system, which minimizes the need for constant oversight once properly configured.
- According to verified reviews, Virtru Email Encryption is praised for its quick setup process, with many users noting that the initial configuration was straightforward and fast. This is particularly beneficial for teams looking to implement email encryption without extensive downtime.
- Reviewers mention that while Proofpoint Core Email Protection offers strong customer support, it can be less intuitive during the initial setup phase. Some users have noted that they needed assistance from engineers to get everything running smoothly, which may be a consideration for teams without dedicated IT resources.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Virtru's ability to revoke encrypted emails is a standout feature, providing users with peace of mind when dealing with sensitive information. This capability is particularly useful for organizations that handle confidential data regularly.
- Users report that Proofpoint Core Email Protection has a strong focus on risk reduction, with immediate impacts noted in their email security posture. This effectiveness in protecting against threats is a key reason many enterprises choose this solution, despite its more complex setup process.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial
0 Mailbox Per Year
- Core Email Protection
Virtru Email Encryption
Starter Data Protection Package
Starting at $119.00
5 Users Per Month
For small businesses seeking simple email data protection. Includes 5 users.
- Securely send end-to-end encrypted email & attachments
- Supports Microsoft M365, and Google Workspace
- Set expiration dates and revoke access as needed
Free Trial
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial is available
Virtru Email Encryption
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
275
9.3
316
Ease of Use
8.5
514
9.1
318
Ease of Setup
8.3
457
9.2
171
Ease of Admin
8.5
243
8.9
115
Quality of Support
8.8
271
8.8
236
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
239
8.9
114
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
263
8.3
299
Features by Category
Platform
Not enough data
9.5
47
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.6
52
Not enough data
9.7
30
Not enough data
9.5
35
Not enough data
9.4
44
Not enough data
9.3
46
Not enough data
9.3
44
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
Data Protection
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
9.4
25
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
9.2
20
Analysis
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.3
17
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.9
17
Data Protection
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
9.6
25
Not enough data
9.3
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
9.0
17
Compliance
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
18
Usability
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
19
Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Availability
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
Security
Not enough data
9.5
20
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
9.5
17
Not enough data
9.2
19
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.5
16
Access Control
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.9
18
Administration
9.1
84
9.6
8
8.7
91
Feature Not Available
9.0
90
8.3
10
8.9
86
8.5
9
Detection
8.5
79
Feature Not Available
8.9
84
9.2
8
9.1
93
Feature Not Available
Protection
9.2
90
Not enough data
9.1
93
9.3
9
9.2
95
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Intelligent Email Protection
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
Functionality
9.3
112
|
Verified
9.2
15
9.3
112
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.2
111
|
Verified
9.2
15
8.9
112
|
Verified
9.3
16
9.2
114
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
106
|
Verified
8.8
28
9.0
111
Feature Not Available
8.3
91
|
Verified
9.0
14
8.5
111
|
Verified
8.9
24
8.6
49
9.0
22
Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway
8.7
23
Not enough data
Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption
9.0
21
8.9
82
9.0
21
9.0
83
9.3
20
9.3
87
Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption
8.9
20
9.0
84
8.4
20
9.0
82
8.5
20
9.0
82
8.5
20
8.9
82
Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption
8.7
21
8.7
82
8.7
21
8.7
83
8.6
21
8.9
82
8.5
21
8.6
83
Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption
8.6
22
9.1
95
8.3
20
8.4
82
8.7
21
8.7
92
8.1
20
8.6
89
Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
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
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Encryption
Not enough data
9.4
82
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
62
Not enough data
9.3
59
Not enough data
9.4
62
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Compliance
Not enough data
9.2
59
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
49
Management
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
8.7
43
Not enough data
8.7
46
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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 Core Email Protection and Virtru Email Encryption are categorized as Intelligent Email Protection, Secure Email Gateway, and Email Encryption
Unique Categories
Proofpoint Core Email Protection is categorized as Cloud Email Security and Email Anti-spam
Virtru Email Encryption is categorized as Cloud File Security, Encryption Key Management, Data-Centric Security, Cloud Data Security, HIPAA Compliant Messaging, and Encryption
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Virtru Email Encryption
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%
Banking
4.2%
Other
65.8%
Hospital & Health Care
19.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
7.0%
Medical Practice
7.0%
Mental Health Care
7.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.2%
Other
53.9%
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
What is Virtru?
6 Comments
MU
Virtru is email encryption software that works with Google Workspace.Read more
How do I improve the performance of the application?
1 Comment
SK
Hello Uliser-
To ensure you get the best experience, please contact our client support team directly at Support@virtru.com to help with this.
Thank...Read more
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