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At a Glance
INKY Email Security Platform
INKY Email Security Platform
Star Rating
(15)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Star Rating
(289)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$2.00 1 User Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that INKY Email Security Platform excels in "Ease of Setup" with a score of 9.5, making it particularly user-friendly for small businesses looking to implement email security quickly. In contrast, Microsoft Defender for Office 365 has a slightly lower score of 8.8 in this area, which some users find less intuitive.
  • Reviewers mention that INKY's "Quality of Support" is rated at 9.3, indicating a strong commitment to customer service. Users on G2 have noted that Microsoft Defender for Office 365, while still good, has a lower support rating of 8.7, leading to some frustration during troubleshooting.
  • G2 users highlight that INKY's "Data Loss Prevention" feature scores 8.1, which some find lacking compared to Microsoft Defender for Office 365's score of 8.5. Reviewers say that the latter offers more robust DLP capabilities, making it a better choice for organizations with stringent compliance needs.
  • Users say that INKY's "Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)" feature is rated at 8.8, which is competitive, but Microsoft Defender for Office 365 shines with a score of 9.1. Reviewers mention that the latter's ATP capabilities provide more comprehensive protection against sophisticated threats.
  • Reviewers mention that INKY's "Email Integration Support" is rated at 8.6, which some users find adequate, but Microsoft Defender for Office 365 scores higher at 9.0. Users report that the latter integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft products, enhancing overall usability.
  • Users on G2 report that INKY's "Encryption Techniques" score a perfect 10.0, showcasing its strong focus on email security. In comparison, Microsoft Defender for Office 365 scores 8.9, which some users feel is still effective but not as comprehensive as INKY's offerings.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
INKY Email Security Platform
No pricing available
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Microsoft Defender for Office Plan 1
$2.00
1 User Per Month
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Free Trial
INKY Email Security Platform
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
10
9.0
225
Ease of Use
8.7
10
8.9
227
Ease of Setup
9.5
7
8.8
104
Ease of Admin
9.0
7
8.9
100
Quality of Support
9.3
10
8.7
220
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
7
8.8
101
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
10
9.4
217
Features by Category
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
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Administration
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Governance
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Security
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8.8
100
8.8
1,924
Administration
8.3
7
8.8
142
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Verified
8.6
7
9.0
140
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Verified
8.6
7
8.9
137
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Verified
8.1
7
8.5
135
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Verified
Maintenance
8.6
7
8.7
133
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Verified
8.5
8
8.8
140
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Verified
8.3
7
8.8
136
8.9
6
8.6
131
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Verified
Security
9.4
8
9.0
142
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Verified
10.0
6
8.9
136
8.3
8
8.8
139
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Verified
8.8
7
9.1
139
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Verified
9.4
8
9.0
142
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Verified
9.5
7
8.7
132
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Verified
Intelligent Email ProtectionHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
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Administration
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Detection
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Protection
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Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption
Not enough data
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Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption
Not enough data
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Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption
Not enough data
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Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption
Not enough data
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Compliance
Not enough data
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Administration
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Security
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
INKY Email Security Platform
INKY Email Security Platform
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
INKY Email Security Platform and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 are categorized as Intelligent Email Protection, Cloud Email Security, and Email Anti-spam
Unique Categories
INKY Email Security Platform
INKY Email Security Platform is categorized as Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Email Encryption
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
INKY Email Security Platform
INKY Email Security Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
42.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.1%
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
26.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
36.6%
Reviewers' Industry
INKY Email Security Platform
INKY Email Security Platform
Information Technology and Services
42.9%
Human Resources
14.3%
Computer Software
14.3%
Management Consulting
7.1%
Hospital & Health Care
7.1%
Other
14.3%
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Information Technology and Services
27.5%
Computer Software
12.5%
Computer & Network Security
12.1%
Financial Services
5.5%
Consulting
2.9%
Other
39.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
INKY Email Security Platform
INKY Email Security Platform
Most Helpful Favorable Review
kavindra C.
KC
kavindra C.
Verified User in Computer Networking

It is good for email security and email phishing filtering. It provide attached protection and device security. It is a good getaway for email security.

Most Helpful Critical Review
NB
Norbert B.
Verified User in Computer Software

INKY has been ineffective in categorizing emails increasing the risk of messages going unnoticed. INKYs customizable banners help with brand awareness they sometimes overwhelming. Distracting for customers taking away from the purpose of their emails.

Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Renier S.
RS
Renier S.
Verified User in Accounting

Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) safeguards your organization against malicious threats posed by email messages, links (URLs) and collaboration tools. ATP includes: Threat protection policies: Define threat-protection policies to set the...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Akshai R.
AR
Akshai R.
Verified User in Financial Services

The unprecedented changes that Microsoft brings in the defender's operating platform disrupt the operations performed by anyone working in depth with the application quite frequently. These changes, added to certain platform dysfunctionalities and...

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Discussions
INKY Email Security Platform
INKY Email Security Platform Discussions
What is INKY Phish fence?
2 comments
Jon S.
JS
Inky is a great second layer phishing and spam protection service for small-medium sized organizations.Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
INKY Email Security Platform has no more discussions with answers
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Discussions
What are the security features of Microsoft 365?
2 comments
Edwin F.
EF
Multi-factor authentication, data encryption, threat protection, data protection, identity and access management are major features of MS Office 365.Read more
Does Microsoft 365 include Microsoft Defender?
2 comments
Rohan S.
RS
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like translated into English.Read more
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Microsoft Defender for Office 365 has no more discussions with answers