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At a Glance
FortiMail
FortiMail
Star Rating
(21)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (70.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Symantec Messaging Gateway
Symantec Messaging Gateway
Star Rating
(21)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Symantec Messaging Gateway
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that FortiMail excels in its Anti-Spam functionality, scoring 9.0, which reviewers mention significantly reduces unwanted emails, while Symantec Messaging Gateway, with a score of 8.5, is noted for its effective spam filtering but does not match FortiMail's performance.
  • Reviewers mention that both products offer robust Anti-Malware protection, each scoring 9.0, but users on G2 highlight FortiMail's seamless integration with existing security protocols as a standout feature that enhances overall security posture.
  • Users say that FortiMail's Quarantine feature, rated at 8.8, provides a more user-friendly experience compared to Symantec's 8.3, with many reviewers appreciating the intuitive interface that makes managing quarantined emails easier.
  • G2 users report that FortiMail's Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) capabilities are highly regarded, with a score of 8.6, while Symantec Messaging Gateway also scores 8.6, but users mention that FortiMail's proactive threat intelligence updates are more frequent and effective.
  • Reviewers mention that FortiMail's Encryption feature, rated at 8.8, is particularly praised for its ease of use and effectiveness, while Symantec's encryption capabilities, although solid, do not receive the same level of acclaim from users.
  • Users on G2 report that FortiMail's overall ease of use, scoring 8.9, is a significant advantage over Symantec Messaging Gateway's 8.2, with many reviewers highlighting the straightforward setup process and user-friendly interface as key benefits.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FortiMail
No pricing available
Symantec Messaging Gateway
No pricing available
Free Trial
FortiMail
No trial information available
Symantec Messaging Gateway
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
19
8.1
14
Ease of Use
8.9
19
8.2
14
Ease of Setup
8.3
14
8.2
11
Ease of Admin
8.5
14
7.5
12
Quality of Support
8.7
19
7.4
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
14
8.3
10
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
20
8.1
12
Features by Category
7.9
69
Not enough data
Administration
8.1
8
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
8
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Verified
Not enough data
7.9
8
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Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Maintenance
7.2
6
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
7
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Verified
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
6.9
6
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Verified
Not enough data
Security
8.3
7
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Verified
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
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Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
68
8.4
77
Functionality
9.0
7
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Verified
8.5
8
9.0
7
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Verified
9.0
8
8.3
7
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Verified
8.6
7
8.1
7
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Verified
9.0
8
8.8
7
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Verified
8.3
8
8.8
7
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Verified
8.1
8
8.6
7
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Verified
8.6
7
7.2
6
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Verified
8.1
7
7.8
6
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Verified
7.5
8
7.4
7
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Verified
8.5
8
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FortiMail
FortiMail
Symantec Messaging Gateway
Symantec Messaging Gateway
FortiMail and Symantec Messaging Gateway are categorized as Secure Email Gateway
Unique Categories
FortiMail
FortiMail is categorized as Cloud Email Security
Symantec Messaging Gateway
Symantec Messaging Gateway is categorized as Email Anti-spam
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FortiMail
FortiMail
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
15.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
70.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
15.0%
Symantec Messaging Gateway
Symantec Messaging Gateway
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
26.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
46.7%
Reviewers' Industry
FortiMail
FortiMail
Retail
20.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.0%
Computer & Network Security
10.0%
Accounting
10.0%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
5.0%
Other
45.0%
Symantec Messaging Gateway
Symantec Messaging Gateway
Information Technology and Services
26.7%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
13.3%
Banking
13.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.7%
Hospitality
6.7%
Other
33.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
FortiMail
FortiMail
Most Helpful Favorable Review
EC
Esat C.
Verified User in Retail

Easy to setup and manage If you have fortibase infrastructure Fortimail completes Fortinet Fabric Technology Easy to integration with other solutions

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

We are still getting a lot of phishing emails and CEO fraud emails to many users. I'm not sure if it needs more detailed configuration or the software isn't as smart at I though it was.

Symantec Messaging Gateway
Symantec Messaging Gateway
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Serdar M.
SM
Serdar M.
Verified User in Broadcast Media

It did not crash and did not cause any service interruption while running. That is why, it is one the most stable solution for email gateway. It's updating system also worked flawlessly. Other email gateway solution always give some headache time to time.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
GI
Verified User in Civil Engineering

- every new release solves a couple of bugs and introduces more new bugs. - antivirus is not effective. even the latest version 10.6.6 is not able to decompose multiple attachment types like .msg .dat .... which opens the door for malicious software. DO...

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Discussions
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