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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Mimecast Email & Collaboration Threat Protection

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AThe Mimecast Secure Email Gateway is a messaging security option with anti-spam / anti-malware, data loss prevention, large file send, and other features, from UK company Mimecast.N/A

    Shift

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/AThe Shift browser merges web apps into a single window, streamlining work online and providing access to thousands of apps without leaving the browser.

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    Pricing
    Mimecast Email & Collaboration Threat ProtectionShift
    Editions & Modules
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    Free
    $0
    per year
    Advanced
    $199.99
    per year
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Mimecast Email & Collaboration Threat ProtectionShift
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Mimecast Email & Collaboration Threat ProtectionShift
    Considered Both Products
    Mimecast
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    Shift
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    93%
    Would buy again
    81 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    98 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    80 Answers
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    91 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    85 Answers
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    97 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    94%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    68 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    96 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    71 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    97 Answers
    Features
    Mimecast Email & Collaboration Threat ProtectionShift
    Secure Email Gateway
    Comparison of Secure Email Gateway features of Mimecast Email & Collaboration Threat Protection and Shift
    Feature
    Mimecast Email & Collaboration Threat Protection
    7.6
    93 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Shift
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    Ratings
    Anti-malware8.089 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizability7.492 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Loss Protection6.774 Ratings00 Ratings
    Threat Detection7.987 Ratings00 Ratings
    Sandboxing8.380 Ratings00 Ratings
    End-to-End Encryption7.978 Ratings00 Ratings
    Management Tools7.289 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Mimecast Email & Collaboration Threat ProtectionShift
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    Sophos Email
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    Score9.1 out of 10
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    Enterprises
    Microsoft Exchange
    Score8.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Mimecast Email & Collaboration Threat ProtectionShift
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.3
    (106 ratings)
    9.3
    (98 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.4
    (3 ratings)
    7.9
    (6 ratings)
    Usability
    7.7
    (81 ratings)
    8.7
    (81 ratings)
    Availability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.1
    (8 ratings)
    8.8
    (4 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    7.9
    (42 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Professional Services
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Mimecast Email & Collaboration Threat ProtectionShift
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Mimecast
    If you're using the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, Mimecast Email Security CI is a must-have, as it adds an extra layer of email security. With advanced email threat detection capabilities, this tool handles internal threat incidents, ransomware, and phishing, and is effective at scanning attachments and URLs. It is a reliable/effective email security solution for business.
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    Shift
    For me, Shift works best as a dedicated app switcher, not a browser replacement. I keep it open on my second screen as a quick-reference hub for my most-used tools and email accounts. One glance shows me unread counts across every inbox, and I can jump straight into whatever I need without digging through browser tabs.
    The separation is a big part of why it works well for me. My browser stays my browser, and Shift stays my app space. Both feel cleaner and faster to navigate that way. Everything is right there, clear and icon-based, and being able to turn badges on or off per app means I only see what actually needs my attention.
    I tried the newer Shift browser and it felt too busy, and it lost the separation I liked in the first place.
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    Pros
    Mimecast
    • Simplicity: Once set up, Mimecast Advanced Email Security is easy to use, intuitive, and simple. This reduces onboarding time with new employees.
    • Robust Audit Trail: Being able to see what happened with specific emails, why things happened, and who was responsible for them helps to reduce troubleshooting time as well as improving overall email observability.
    • Clean Interface: Mimecast Advanced Email Security is a Swiss-Army-Knife of email security. There are many different configurations and complex rules that can be implemented. To make this manageable Mimecast Advanced Email Security has implemented a simple and clean UI. Being able to favorite commonly used features makes a huge difference in usability.
    • Simple SSO Integration: This seems like a no-brainer, but its odd to see how many SaaS products either don't support SSO, or make it so complicated and convoluted that setup and maintenance becomes a fully time job.
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    Shift
    • Consolidation of accounts. Keeps everything tidy without having to search for browser tabs.
    • Ability to add an array of apps outside of email. You can build out workspaces to keep work further organised into logical units.
    • Being able to import accounts and passwords from Google Chrome makes for an easy setup/adoption.
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    Cons
    Mimecast
    • I would like to see some additional improvement around the attachment protection, specifically what may be getting caught and what types of files are attempting to be delivered via email by impersonators.
    • The Targeted Threat Protection is a great product, and I wish there was a dashboard for this service where we could easily see the types of emails and/or links that have been caught as part of the protection module that could be shared with executives.
    • Finally, I feel that the phishing protection is great and honestly don't believe there should be much improvement needed there.
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    Shift
    • The browser doesn't always work. Some websites refuse to load, and others time out too quickly. It is not as strong or robust a web browser as Chrome.
    • Unread counts are not always accurate.
    • I wish I could set up Google Suite products as separate workspaces.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Mimecast
    There is no question as to the value of the product to the business and the disruption of changing vendors would not be worth any savings possibly achieved by switching.
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    Shift
    Shift has significantly streamlined your daily operations by bringing together all your tools, accounts, and workflows into one platform. This has reduced context-switching and improved overall productivity across Bamboo Orchard’s Innovation Studio and Venture Studio operations.The ability to create custom workspaces tailored to different projects, clients, and teams ensures that each aspect of your business is optimized for performance. This flexibility supports the unique, bespoke solutions Bamboo Orchard is known for delivering. Shift has enhanced collaboration by integrating communication tools like Slack, Zoom, and email with task management platforms. This has allowed teams to work together seamlessly, even in remote or hybrid environments. By eliminating the need for constant tab-switching and manual management of accounts, Shift has saved considerable time and effort for the team, allowing you to focus more on strategic innovation and client support. Shift’s functionality aligns perfectly with Bamboo Orchard’s mission to deliver bold, transformative innovation and tailored solutions. It supports your ability to execute efficiently and maintain focus on reshaping industries for your clients.
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    Usability
    Mimecast
    Mimecast advanced email security is an excellent tool, and even better, all the tools can be accessed from a single console. One thing I love about Mimecast is that when you add features to your account, they are automatically added to your console, which you already have experience with. No need to learn a new console.
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    Shift
    Setting up Shift is very simple and highly intuitive, making it easy to use. Once you set up the accounts and program integrations, you can easily click on precisely what you need, requiring barely any thought or effort. It feels truly seamless and straightforward to use. I have no issues with use, and I use it every day.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Mimecast
    Overall, it's very good, but I do remember a few times in the past year we have seen some availability issues.
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    Shift
    Its basically been great. In 3 years I had one issue of repeated crashes which was fixed with a version change and an issue where slack wouldn't load after a slack update but that fixed within a few weeks
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    Performance
    Mimecast
    Pages need to consistently load quickly. Sometimes good, sometimes not.
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    Shift
    Its pretty performant on my GPU based laptop as it can use the hardware to accelerate processing. However it is memory hungry. If I had a normal amount of RAM on my laptop I wouldn't imagine it would be a little slower
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    Support Rating
    Mimecast
    When calling them you get best in the world customer services but as previously mentioned their online community and capabilities are a bit lacking. They want you to log into their portal to see updates on issues (vs. using a public facing service) and I rarely find the answers to my issues in electronic format. Their online presence is only helpful with the simplest of issues.
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    Shift
    I have only had to use their support a couple of times, but was able to get an answer and things resolved within a couple of hours. There was no issue with contacting them, received responses and updates in a timely manner and they were able to resolve the small issues we had. It was a pleasure to work with them
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    In-Person Training
    Mimecast
    We did not have in-person training. All was done through meetings and on phone.
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    Shift
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    Mimecast
    Training was good from Mimecast as well as the Mimecast knowledgebase.
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    Shift
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Mimecast
    Easy to set up and configure, but did have Mimecast assistance.
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    Shift
    I was completely satisfied with the implementation of Shift, rating it a 10. The process was straightforward and required minimal effort to get started. Key insights include the importance of pre-configuring the app with essential tools and accounts for the team to ensure a smooth transition. Shift’s intuitive setup and integration process allowed us to onboard quickly without disrupting workflows. Additionally, its user-friendly design made it easy for team members to adapt without extensive training.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Mimecast
    Mimecast Advanced Email Security is FAR superior. Sophos practically gave us the email for free and we still didn't want it. Sophos also does not do both Gateway and API properly. Mimecast Advanced Email Security's AI-Powered net is next level.
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    Shift
    I came from using a similar app called MailPlane, some of you older users might remember this app. It had a similar function to connect Gmail accounts so that I could use Gmail like a regular app. This app reached end of life and the developers no longer decided to keep the app active. I was then back into the market in search of a comparable app and my searched led me to fine Shift. I'm absolutely glad I did! 4 years later and I'm still using Shift. It was 2021 when MailPlane stopped selling licenses. If I remember correctly I switched to Shift around this time or possible before. All I know is I switched and never looked back and was extremely happy to find Shift.
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    Scalability
    Mimecast
    The solution continues to grow and add features.
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    Shift
    All our departments use this product and its very effective at keeping us organised on a client by client basis
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    Professional Services
    Mimecast
    Professional services for our setup was excellent, quick and knowledgeable.
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    Shift
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Mimecast
    • Enhanced email security across the business.
    • This product has reduced the risk of being hit by malware/phishing; Mimecast has been holding emails efficiently after reviewing emails.
    • The reporting side is practical, helps create a business case for the product, and shows its worth.
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    Shift
    • Keeping all my inboxes in one place so I can easily shift between them 1000% increases my productivity
    • reducing the number of browser and application tabs helps keep my computer running quicker.
    • I can easily see the number of emails in each inbox and prioritize accordingly throughout the day.
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