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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.8% 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
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Star Rating
(37)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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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 Sophos Email. This indicates a stronger reputation among users, particularly in enterprise environments where robust email security is critical.
- Users say that Sophos Email offers a user-friendly experience, with many appreciating its seamless integration with Sophos Central and the ease of setting up policies. This simplicity is highlighted by feedback mentioning how the system quietly filters out spam and phishing attempts without disrupting daily operations.
- Reviewers mention that Proofpoint's advanced threat intelligence and detailed reporting capabilities provide immediate impact in risk reduction. Users have noted the effectiveness of its email filtering system, which can quarantine spam effectively, making it a strong choice for organizations needing comprehensive threat management.
- According to verified reviews, Sophos Email is particularly well-suited for small businesses, with many users praising its reliable spam and phishing protection. This focus on smaller organizations allows it to cater effectively to their specific needs, although it may not have the same level of enterprise features as Proofpoint.
- Users highlight that while both products offer strong anti-spam and anti-malware features, Proofpoint slightly edges out with higher ratings in these areas. Reviewers appreciate the depth of threat detail available for investigation and remediation, which can be crucial for larger organizations facing sophisticated threats.
- G2 reviewers note that while Sophos Email has a solid ease of use and setup experience, Proofpoint's overall support quality and product direction ratings are higher. Users have expressed satisfaction with Proofpoint's proactive assistance and ongoing product improvements, which contribute to a more reliable long-term partnership.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial
0 Mailbox Per Year
- Core Email Protection
Sophos Email
No pricing availableFree Trial
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial is available
Sophos Email
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
275
8.9
28
Ease of Use
8.5
514
8.6
28
Ease of Setup
8.3
457
8.7
23
Ease of Admin
8.5
243
8.9
20
Quality of Support
8.8
271
8.1
27
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
239
8.4
19
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
263
7.9
28
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
9.2
16
|
Verified
9.3
112
|
Verified
9.0
15
|
Verified
9.2
111
|
Verified
8.9
14
|
Verified
8.9
112
|
Verified
8.7
14
|
Verified
9.2
114
|
Verified
9.5
14
|
Verified
8.9
106
|
Verified
8.9
14
|
Verified
9.0
111
9.0
14
|
Verified
8.3
91
|
Verified
9.5
11
|
Verified
8.5
111
|
Verified
9.2
14
|
Verified
8.6
49
8.5
13
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway
8.7
23
9.0
7
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 Sophos Email are categorized as Secure Email Gateway
Unique Categories
Proofpoint Core Email Protection is categorized as Cloud Email Security, Intelligent Email Protection, Email Anti-spam, and Email Encryption
Sophos Email 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.)
Sophos Email
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%
Non-Profit Organization Management
9.4%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Human Resources
6.3%
Consumer Services
6.3%
Other
46.9%
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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
What is Sophos email gateway?
1 Comment
LW
Email filtering and security system. If you are using Office 365 then they can monitor both incoming and outgoing email for both spam and many other type of...Read more
How does Sophos email Security Work?
1 Comment
LW
In theory it should work much like a network firewall. Checking email to make sure it authenticates SPF, DKIM and DMARC records, allows email from specific...Read more
Sophos Email has no more discussions with answers
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