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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (51.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $150.00 5 users Per Year
Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business
Star Rating
(22)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Proofpoint Essentials for Small BusinessSecurity Gateway
Star Rating
(35)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $150.00 5 users Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that "Security Gateway" excels in its anti-spam functionality, achieving a score of 9.6, while "Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business" has a lower score of 8.3 in anti-phishing, indicating that Security Gateway may provide a more robust defense against unwanted emails.
- Reviewers mention that "Security Gateway" offers superior reporting capabilities with a score of 9.6, which allows users to gain deeper insights into their email security performance, whereas "Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business" falls short in this area, scoring only 7.1 in product direction, suggesting less clarity in future updates.
- G2 users highlight that "Security Gateway" has a higher ease of use rating at 9.2 compared to "Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business" at 8.7, making it a more user-friendly option for small businesses looking to implement email security solutions without extensive training.
- Users on G2 report that "Security Gateway" provides better support quality with a score of 9.0, while "Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business" scores only 8.2, indicating that users may find more reliable assistance when issues arise with Security Gateway.
- Reviewers mention that "Security Gateway" has a strong focus on data loss prevention, scoring 9.0, which is crucial for businesses concerned about sensitive information, while "Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business" does not emphasize this feature as strongly, potentially leaving gaps in security.
- Users say that "Security Gateway" offers better customization options, allowing businesses to tailor their email security settings more effectively, while "Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business" lacks in this area, which may limit flexibility for users with specific needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business
No pricing availableSecurity Gateway
On-Prem Security Gateway
Starting at $150.00
5 users Per Year
Security Gateway's simple and easy-to-use features analyze, manage, and report on the inbound and outbound email traffic patterns of Microsoft Exchange Server or any other SMTP email server.
- Easy Administration
- Comprehensive Reporting
- User Quarantine Reports
Free Trial
Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business
No trial information availableSecurity Gateway
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
19
9.3
31
Ease of Use
8.7
19
9.2
31
Ease of Setup
8.8
12
8.8
23
Ease of Admin
8.5
12
9.2
23
Quality of Support
8.2
14
9.0
28
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
11
9.4
21
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
16
8.8
30
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Email Archiving
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
9.4
11
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Verified
Not enough data
9.2
10
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Verified
Not enough data
9.2
12
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
5
Maintenance
Not enough data
9.0
12
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Verified
Not enough data
9.6
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
9.5
11
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Verified
Security
Not enough data
9.6
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
|
Verified
Assesment
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training
Not enough data
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Administration
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.6
8
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Verified
Not enough data
9.4
8
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Verified
Not enough data
9.6
8
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Verified
Not enough data
8.8
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
8
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Verified
Not enough data
9.4
8
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Verified
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.1
6
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Verified
Not enough data
9.6
8
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Verified
Not enough data
8.8
7
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Verified
Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reliability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Backup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business and Security Gateway are categorized as Email Anti-spam, Secure Email Gateway, and Cloud Email Security
Unique Categories
Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business is categorized as Email Archiving, Email Encryption, Security Awareness Training, and Email Backup
Security Gateway has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Security Gateway
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
Information Technology and Services
23.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
14.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.5%
Wholesale
4.8%
Utilities
4.8%
Other
42.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.4%
Retail
8.6%
Computer & Network Security
8.6%
Accounting
8.6%
Telecommunications
5.7%
Other
57.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business has no discussions with answers
there was an integration with AD for autoname population
1 Comment
AC
Are you asking for AD verification? Name is being populated after SG verified the account.
Your account must be GLOBAL ADMINISTRATOR
It's in SETUP/USERS...Read more
What does a security gateway do?
1 Comment
EW
Hi, thanks for your question! SecurityGateway is an email gateway you can place in front of your email server that offers protection from external email...Read more
What is a USG router?
1 Comment
EW
Hi! SecurityGateway for Email is a software that delivers email threat detection technology to protect email servers from viruses, spam, phishing, data...Read more
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