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MX Layer vs. Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business

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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    MX Layer

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AMX Layer is an enterprise security company based in the United States, focusing on providing cloud-based solutions for email security, business continuity, data loss prevention and email archiving services. MX Layer aims to ensure that their comprehensive email security platform protects company's critical communications at all times. Its web-based interface is used to control inbound and outbound email traffic, protecting employees and customers from ever-evolving threats such as spam,…

    $0.10

    per month per user

    Proofpoint Essentials

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AProofpoint Essentials provides protection against spam, phishing and other email threats, as well as social media protection, user roles and restrictions, and other protections oriented around the needs of small business.N/A
    Pricing
    MX LayerProofpoint Essentials
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    MX LayerProofpoint Essentials
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional Details- Essentials (free): For professionals or companies looking for a convenient and easy to use security solution. - Pro (30 days free trial): For small and medium size businesses with less than 100 employees with outbound features. - Business (30 days free trial): For organizations need advanced security and management features with outbound.—
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    Features
    MX LayerProofpoint Essentials
    Secure Email Gateway
    Comparison of Secure Email Gateway features of MX Layer and Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business
    Feature
    MX Layer
    9.4
    1 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business
    9.7
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Anti-malware10.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Customizability10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Data Loss Protection8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Threat Detection10.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Sandboxing10.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    End-to-End Encryption10.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Management Tools8.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    MX LayerProofpoint Essentials
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    MX LayerProofpoint Essentials
    Likelihood to Recommend
    MX Layer
    Its modules predominantly function via the cloud, rendering it exceptionally convenient for users. Its design based on the cloud liberates us from the burden of upkeeping the infrastructure.
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    Proofpoint
    I would definitely recommend it for fast and easy deployment with no need of constant managing solution. It is a solid solution that will do all what you need for the email security. Especially when you have a small IT team or even do not have enough experienced specialists to handle email security questions - Proofpoint is what I would recommend to use. I gave it 9 of 10 points only because of the price, you can find find more cheap solutions on the market.
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    Pros
    MX Layer
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    Proofpoint
    • For basic protection, the Solution has an Antivirus, Zero hours Filtering, and Impostor protection.
    • Targeted attacks - URL and Attachment Defense.
    • Content filtering.
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    Cons
    MX Layer
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    Proofpoint
    • I don't have [a lot] of bad things to say about the software its all positives in my book
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    Alternatives Considered
    MX Layer
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    Proofpoint
    As already wrote, Proofpoint is perfect solution to be deployed quickly without requiring any additional resources or services. Good email tracking logs, excellent reporting features. Great filtering mechanism. Cost effective pricing.
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    Return on Investment
    MX Layer
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    Proofpoint
    • Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business has a simplified management.
    • It has a Basic Archive and Legal Hold & eDiscovery Management.
    • Integrated DLP that gives benefits to any organization.
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