Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business vs. SonicWall Email Security Appliances

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Proofpoint Essentials
Score 7.0 out of 10
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Proofpoint 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
SonicWall Email Security Appliances
Score 10.0 out of 10
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SonicWall Email Security Appliances are for organizations that need a dedicated on-premises solution. SonicWall’s solution can be deployed as a hardened physical appliance, robust virtual appliance or software application. The multi-layered solution provides comprehensive inbound and outbound protection, and defends against advanced email-borne threats such as ransomware, zero-day threats, spear phishing and business email compromise (BEC).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
Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business
9.7
2 Ratings
15% above category average
SonicWall Email Security Appliances
-
Ratings
Anti-malware10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Customizability9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Data Loss Protection10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Threat Detection10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Sandboxing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
End-to-End Encryption10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Management Tools9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Proofpoint Essentials for Small BusinessSonicWall Email Security Appliances
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(3 ratings)
4.0
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
Proofpoint Essentials for Small BusinessSonicWall Email Security Appliances
Likelihood to Recommend
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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SonicWall
While this solution is capable of managing a smaller environment, I'm weary to install it into a larger customers' environment. This solution does a decent job of basic email security and centrally managed controls. Hardware upgrade options seem limited though if adding a lot more email boxes. Retention options are limited compared to other products.
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Pros
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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SonicWall
  • Simple GUI interface where everything is in one location and easy to use.
  • Simple setup, but allows you to be flexible with different security zones.
  • Robust, stays up and running.
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Cons
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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SonicWall
  • Manufacturer is focused on several solutions (so likely not enough focus in one area)
  • Not the most cost effective solution
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Alternatives Considered
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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SonicWall
We switched from Watchguard to SonicWALL because of the ease of use and everything was located in one place. At the time Watchguard was changing to force you to use a server to manage your VPNs, and we didn't see a reason to have to manage another product when it should have been able to do everything itself. SonicWALL met and exceeded our expectations.
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Return on Investment
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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SonicWall
  • Blocks a majority of spam and malicious emails
  • Sandboxing options limited
  • Not the best solution out there that we have seen
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