# Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business, Workspace ONE vs ManageEngine Endpoint Central Comparison

| | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 24 | 40 | 1,092 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (56.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (39.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (65.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Free | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business

**Not enough data**

### Workspace ONE

**Not enough data**

### ManageEngine Endpoint Central

Pros:
- Ease of Use (472 reviews)
- Patch Management (407 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (154 reviews)
- Feature Issues (119 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 8.5 (31 reviews) | 8.8 (918 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 8.0 (31 reviews) | 8.7 (957 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 7.9 (12 reviews) | 8.6 (873 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 7.9 (12 reviews) | 8.8 (850 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (14 reviews) | 7.4 (28 reviews) | 8.4 (860 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 7.4 (12 reviews) | 8.9 (814 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.3 (17 reviews) | 7.1 (28 reviews) | 9.3 (902 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Workspace ONE

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### ManageEngine Endpoint Central

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free Edition

Price: Free

Description: Free upto 25 endpoints

Key Features:
- Onboarding and Enrollment 
- Device Provisioning
- Two Factor Authentication

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Single Sign-On (SSO)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workspace ONE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A |

#### Authentication Options

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Authentication User experience** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Supports Required Authentication systems** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Supports Required Authentication Methods/Protocols** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Federation/SAML support (idp)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Federation/SAML support (sp)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Access Control Types

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Local Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Partner Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Supports BYOD users** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of installation on server** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Password Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Administration Console** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ease of connecting applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Service Password Administration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multiple Operating system support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Domain Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross Browser support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fail over protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third Party Web Services support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workspace ONE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A |

#### Authentication type

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SMS-Based** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Voice-Based Telephony** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email-Based** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hardware Token-Based** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Software Token** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Biometric Factor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile-Push** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk-Based Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Sync** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Implementation

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Easy Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile SDK** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web SDK** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Email Archiving

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workspace ONE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Email Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Archive Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Email Archiving

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Email Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workspace ONE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Intelligence Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Integration Suppor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Maintenance

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Allow and block lists** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Archiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Anti-Malware/Anti-Spam** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quarantine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anti-Phishing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Account takeover prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workspace ONE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | 8.1/10 | 347 |

#### Scope

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Inclusiveness** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (279 reviews) | 
| **Multi-OS Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (294 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (304 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (285 reviews) | 
| **Remote Wiping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (258 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Device Enrollment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (280 reviews) | 
| **Device Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (288 reviews) | 
| **Device Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (283 reviews) | 
| **Usage Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (276 reviews) | 
| **Data Separation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (247 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (24 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (24 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (21 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (23 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (26 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (22 reviews) | 

### Risk-Based Authentication (RBA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workspace ONE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Bi-Directional Identity Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Directory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workspace ONE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Security Awareness Training

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workspace ONE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A |

#### Assessment

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Phishing Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Baselining** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Training

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interactive Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Risk-scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **White-Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI-generated Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Secure Email Gateway

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workspace ONE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Anti-Spam** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anti-Malware** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anti-Phishing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Filtering Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quarantine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Outbound Email Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Threat Intelligence/Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Archiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-prem deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### ServiceNow Store Apps

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workspace ONE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | 8.7/10 | 33 |

#### ServiceNow Apps

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ServiceNow Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (25 reviews) | 
| **Value** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (27 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workspace ONE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Virtualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Virtualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Desktop Management

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Provisioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Portability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls and Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workspace ONE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A |

#### Experience

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Telemetry Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Digital Experience Score** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Budget Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Troubleshooting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Uptime Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Email Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workspace ONE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sort and Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Conversion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Usability

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Batch Handling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Granular Retention Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reliability

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-to-cloud Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Address detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Email Backup

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Antivirus

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workspace ONE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workspace ONE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | 7.2/10 | 314 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (309 reviews) | 

### Email Encryption

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workspace ONE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A |

#### Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption Algorithms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transport Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **End-to-End Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Revocation Mechanisms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Signatures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certificate Authorities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Malware Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User-Friendly Interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **APIs and SDKs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Client Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Email Anti-spam

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workspace ONE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A |

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

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workspace ONE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Prevention

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Management

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workspace ONE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mobile Device Management (MDM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workspace ONE** | 7.6/10 | 8 |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform - Mobile Device Management (MDM)

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulation Compliant** | Not enough data | 7.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Systems Support** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Apple Support** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Android Support** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Applicatons Management** | Not enough data | 7.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Applications Consolidation** | Not enough data | 7.4 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Whitelist** | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Blacklist** | Not enough data | 7.4 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Usage Information** | Not enough data | 7.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remote Wipe** | Not enough data | 7.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Mobile Device Management (MDM)

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Enterprise IT Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workspace ONE** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | 7.8/10 | 406 |

#### Analysis

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Threat Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (322 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Unified Communications Platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (310 reviews) | 
| **Remote Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (378 reviews) | 
| **ITIL Policy Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (324 reviews) | 
| **Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (368 reviews) | 
| **IT Knowledge Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (331 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (331 reviews) | 
| **Patch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (392 reviews) | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (299 reviews) | 
| **Service Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (335 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (308 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Enterprise IT Management

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (10 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 

### Desktop as a Service (DaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workspace ONE** | 8.1/10 | 6 |
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Virtualization** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Backend Hosting** | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hybrid Desktop Hosting** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Admin Console** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **OS Compatibility** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Infrastructure Selection** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business (7):** [Email Archiving Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-archiving), [Email Anti-spam Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-anti-spam), [Email Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-encryption), [Security Awareness Training Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-awareness-training), [Secure Email Gateway Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-email-gateway), [Cloud Email Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-email-security), [Email Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-backup)

**Unique to Workspace ONE (9):** [Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-employee-experience-dex-management), [Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-as-a-service-daas), [Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/unified-endpoint-management-uem), [Single Sign-On (SSO) Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/single-sign-on-sso), [Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi), [Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-device-management-mdm), [Secure Email Gateway Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-email-gateway), [Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/multi-factor-authentication-mfa), [Risk-Based Authentication Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/risk-based-authentication-rba)

**Unique to ManageEngine Endpoint Central (7):** [Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/unified-endpoint-management-uem), [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management), [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms), [Patch Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/patch-management), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus), [Enterprise IT Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-it-management), [ServiceNow Marketplace Apps](https://www.g2.com/categories/servicenow-store-apps)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business | Workspace ONE | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 34.8% | 23.7% | 10.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 56.5% | 39.5% | 65.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 8.7% | 36.8% | 24.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.7%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 13.6%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 9.1%
- **Manufacturing:** 4.5%
- **Wholesale:** 4.5%
- **Utilities:** 4.5%
- **Motion Pictures and Film:** 4.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.5%
- **Management Consulting:** 4.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.5%
- **Other:** 22.7%

#### Workspace ONE

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 7.9%
- **Accounting:** 5.3%
- **Computer Software:** 5.3%
- **Construction:** 5.3%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 2.6%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 2.6%
- **Banking:** 2.6%
- **Broadcast Media:** 2.6%
- **Civil Engineering:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 42.1%

#### ManageEngine Endpoint Central

- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.7%
- **Financial Services:** 6.5%
- **Manufacturing:** 4.6%
- **Banking:** 4.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.6%
- **Computer Software:** 3.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.4%
- **Government Administration:** 3.4%
- **Construction:** 2.5%
- **Insurance:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 50.1%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business

- [Microsoft Defender for Office 365](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (293 reviews)
- [Mimecast Advanced Email Security](https://www.g2.com/products/mimecast-advanced-email-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (320 reviews)
- [Paubox](https://www.g2.com/products/paubox/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (552 reviews)
- [SoSafe](https://www.g2.com/products/sosafe/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (799 reviews)
- [Valimail](https://www.g2.com/products/valimail/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (459 reviews)
- [Virtru Email Encryption](https://www.g2.com/products/virtru-email-encryption/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (407 reviews)
- [KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training](https://www.g2.com/products/knowbe4-security-awareness-training/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2372 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1336 reviews)
- [Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-email-collaboration/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (511 reviews)
- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (387 reviews)

### Alternatives to Workspace ONE

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- [BlackBerry UEM](https://www.g2.com/products/blackberry-uem/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (376 reviews)
- [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1225 reviews)
- [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (514 reviews)
- [Scalefusion](https://www.g2.com/products/scalefusion/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (381 reviews)
- [Jamf](https://www.g2.com/products/jamf/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2125 reviews)
- [Nexthink](https://www.g2.com/products/nexthink/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (384 reviews)
- [Iru](https://www.g2.com/products/iru/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (792 reviews)
- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4300 reviews)
- [Microsoft Intune Enterprise Application Management](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-intune-enterprise-application-management/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (265 reviews)

### Alternatives to ManageEngine Endpoint Central

- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4300 reviews)
- [Atera](https://www.g2.com/products/atera/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1126 reviews)
- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3909 reviews)
- [Datto RMM](https://www.g2.com/products/datto-rmm/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (756 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (403 reviews)
- [Ivanti Endpoint Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/ivanti-endpoint-manager/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (138 reviews)
- [Kaseya VSA](https://www.g2.com/products/kaseya-vsa/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (323 reviews)
- [Hexnode UEM](https://www.g2.com/products/hexnode-uem/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (230 reviews)
- [N-able N-central](https://www.g2.com/products/n-able-n-central/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews)
- [Microsoft Intune Enterprise Application Management](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-intune-enterprise-application-management/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (265 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business

No discussions available for this product.

### Workspace ONE

No discussions available for this product.

### ManageEngine Endpoint Central

- Title: [What is Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-zoho-manageengine-desktop-central) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Manage Engine desktop central is the wonderful sistem for asset management, for patch management and for MDM .  "
- Title: [What is ManageEngine software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/manageengine-desktop-central-what-is-manageengine-software) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Manage Engine is a brand and managed by Zoho Corporation"
- Title: [What is ManageEngine desktop?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-manageengine-desktop) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "ManageEngine Destop is an excellent way to manage updates and security on your devices. The generosity of allowing up to 25 devices free is a wonderful..."
- Title: [What is ManageEngine Desktop Central used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-manageengine-desktop-central-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Unified Endpoint Management"
- Title: [What is the easiest way to apply the policies and assignments to a new system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-easiest-way-to-apply-the-policies-and-assignments-to-a-new-system) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hey Sabin,

You can group a specific computers ( via the custom group feature) automatically based on a set of rules, and deploy policies to those..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/proofpoint-essentials-for-small-business-vs-workspace-one-vs-manageengine-endpoint-central)