FortiMail vs. Kaspersky Security for Mail Server

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
FortiMail
Score 8.3 out of 10
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FortiMail is an email messaging security platform, from Fortinet headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.N/A
Kaspersky Security for Mail Server
Score 8.1 out of 10
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Kaspersky Labs headquartered in Moscow offers email server and antimalware for email via the company's Kaspersky Security for Mail Server software product.N/A
Pricing
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Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Features
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Secure Email Gateway
Comparison of Secure Email Gateway features of Product A and Product B
FortiMail
9.9
4 Ratings
16% above category average
Kaspersky Security for Mail Server
9.1
2 Ratings
8% above category average
Anti-malware10.03 Ratings8.82 Ratings
Customizability9.04 Ratings9.22 Ratings
Data Loss Protection10.04 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Threat Detection10.04 Ratings8.22 Ratings
Sandboxing10.02 Ratings9.22 Ratings
End-to-End Encryption10.02 Ratings9.42 Ratings
Management Tools10.04 Ratings8.82 Ratings
Best Alternatives
FortiMailKaspersky Security for Mail Server
Small Businesses
Barracuda Essentials
Barracuda Essentials
Score 9.2 out of 10
Barracuda Essentials
Barracuda Essentials
Score 9.2 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Barracuda Essentials
Barracuda Essentials
Score 9.2 out of 10
Barracuda Essentials
Barracuda Essentials
Score 9.2 out of 10
Enterprises
Cisco Cloud Email Security
Cisco Cloud Email Security
Score 7.6 out of 10
Cisco Cloud Email Security
Cisco Cloud Email Security
Score 7.6 out of 10
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User Ratings
FortiMailKaspersky Security for Mail Server
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(6 ratings)
8.2
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
9.5
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
FortiMailKaspersky Security for Mail Server
Likelihood to Recommend
Fortinet
FortiMail is useful for small businesses and large companies. If you are looking to filter inbound and outbound email, then it will do an effective job of keeping your network safe. The virus, malware, spam definitions are updated on a daily basis and will help any company that is looking to eliminate spam and malware.
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Kaspersky Lab
This service may be useful for some businesses, so it's important to try it before deciding. It offers multiple layers of protection for both assisted and unassisted attacks, sandboxing (for obfuscated attacks), and a decent anti-phishing tool. It can be tricky to set up, but not the end of the world. In our case, unfortunately, the false positives were just unbearable.
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Pros
Fortinet
  • FortiMail earned a AAA rating from SE Labs and a 99.78%.
  • Spam Capture Rate from Virus Bulletin.
  • The solution has an effective Antivirus module that protects from malicious URLs and attachments.
  • It also has an integrated cloud sandbox or can be integrated with a physical or virtual appliance (with an additional license).
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Kaspersky Lab
  • Neural network based anti-phishing and anti-spam for multilayered security.
  • Scalable resources according to business growth.
  • Flexible to use in almost all devices.
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Cons
Fortinet
  • I would like to see a recommended config come base on the box.
  • I would like to see a secure score type area.
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Kaspersky Lab
  • False positives.
  • Integration can be fiddly.
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Support Rating
Fortinet
Any time I've had to use the support, it has been great! They always will recommend certain options, as well as explain what they do and why they are there. The support always gets back to me the same day, and are always pleasant to deal with. I never hesitate to call.
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Kaspersky Lab
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Alternatives Considered
Fortinet
I have used Barracuda Email Security in the past and FortiMail is just as effective. The interface is easy to use, and the configuration is straightforward in setting it up to work with Microsoft Exchange. Spam detection is effective, as well as malware/viruses and phishing attempts. Overall it is a great service.
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Kaspersky Lab
Microsoft Exchange Online Protection is very easy to set up and has way fewer false positives than Kaspersky Security for Mail Server. It has virtually the same features as the Kaspersky alternative and it is extremely easy to set up. It feels like Microsoft Exchange Online Protection gives slightly more transparency about its conclusions, which allows users to make an informed decision about certain messages.
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Return on Investment
Fortinet
  • It has been positive since we do not have mail crashes and we protect the information that is transmitted by these means.
  • The costs are very accessible.
  • Easy deployment and implementation.
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Kaspersky Lab
  • Balance our manpower distribution in between security team and management team.
  • Help to create secure work environment for all staff.
  • Reduce our cost by proper utilization of security budget.
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