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Compare FortiMail and Proofpoint Core Email Protection 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (71.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (66.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial 0 Mailbox Per Year
FortiMail
Star Rating
(22)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (71.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about FortiMailProofpoint 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
Learn more about Proofpoint Core Email ProtectionSummary
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 FortiMail. Users appreciate its robust email filtering system, which effectively quarantines spam and enhances security.
- Users say that FortiMail provides comprehensive email protection, effectively guarding against threats like spam, phishing, and malware. Its integration with FortiSandbox and FortiGuard Labs is particularly praised for improving threat detection capabilities, making it a solid choice for those already invested in Fortinet's ecosystem.
- Reviewers mention that Proofpoint's usability leads to an immediate impact on risk reduction, with features that allow for detailed threat investigation and remediation. This focus on user experience is reflected in its higher ratings for ease of use and setup compared to FortiMail.
- According to verified reviews, FortiMail is noted for its ease of setup and management, especially for organizations that already utilize Fortinet products. Users find it integrates well with existing infrastructure, which can streamline deployment and administration.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both products offer strong anti-spam and anti-malware capabilities, Proofpoint Core Email Protection slightly edges out with higher ratings in these areas. Users appreciate its advanced threat intelligence features, which enhance overall email security.
- Users express mixed feelings about FortiMail's reporting and archiving capabilities, which some find lacking compared to Proofpoint's more robust offerings. While FortiMail has strengths in threat detection, its reporting features could benefit from improvement to match the comprehensive insights provided by Proofpoint.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FortiMail
No pricing availableProofpoint Core Email Protection
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial
0 Mailbox Per Year
- Core Email Protection
Free Trial
FortiMail
No trial information availableProofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
20
9.3
275
Ease of Use
8.8
20
8.5
514
Ease of Setup
8.2
15
8.3
457
Ease of Admin
8.6
15
8.5
243
Quality of Support
8.8
20
8.8
271
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
15
9.2
239
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
21
9.2
263
Features by Category
Administration
8.1
9
|
Verified
8.9
125
|
Verified
8.5
9
|
Verified
9.1
129
|
Verified
8.1
9
|
Verified
9.0
122
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
83
|
Verified
Maintenance
7.6
7
|
Verified
8.8
125
|
Verified
8.5
8
|
Verified
9.2
139
|
Verified
7.8
6
9.0
125
7.1
7
|
Verified
8.2
100
|
Verified
Security
8.5
8
|
Verified
9.3
140
|
Verified
9.0
8
8.8
113
8.3
8
|
Verified
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
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
84
Not enough data
8.7
91
Not enough data
9.0
90
Not enough data
8.9
86
Detection
Not enough data
8.5
79
Not enough data
8.9
84
Not enough data
9.1
93
Protection
Not enough data
9.2
90
Not enough data
9.1
93
Not enough data
9.2
95
Agentic AI - Intelligent Email Protection
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Functionality
9.2
8
|
Verified
9.3
112
|
Verified
9.2
8
|
Verified
9.3
112
|
Verified
8.5
8
|
Verified
9.2
111
|
Verified
8.3
8
|
Verified
8.9
112
|
Verified
9.0
8
|
Verified
9.2
114
|
Verified
8.8
8
|
Verified
8.9
106
|
Verified
8.5
8
|
Verified
9.0
111
7.4
7
|
Verified
8.3
91
|
Verified
7.6
7
|
Verified
8.5
111
|
Verified
7.7
8
|
Verified
8.6
49
Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway
Not enough data
8.7
23
Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.3
20
Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
8.5
20
Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.5
21
Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.1
20
Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.9
16
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FortiMail and Proofpoint Core Email Protection are categorized as Secure Email Gateway and Cloud Email Security
Unique Categories
FortiMail has no unique categories
Proofpoint Core Email Protection is categorized as Intelligent Email Protection, Email Anti-spam, and Email Encryption
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FortiMail
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
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
Retail
19.0%
Computer & Network Security
14.3%
Marketing and Advertising
9.5%
Accounting
9.5%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.8%
Other
42.9%
Financial Services
9.3%
Hospital & Health Care
8.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.8%
Retail
5.3%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Other
65.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
FortiMail has no discussions with answers
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
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