Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade vs IceWarp comparison

The compared Check Point Software Technologies and IceWarp solutions aren't in the same category. Check Point Software Technologies is ranked #10 in Email Security , with an average rating of 8.9, and holds a 0.7% mindshare in the category. IceWarp is ranked #8 in EA , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 5.2% mindshare. Additionally, 98% of Check Point Software Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of IceWarp users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

Check Point Anti-Spam and E...

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Email Security (10th)

IceWarp

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Email Applications (8th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Messaging and Collaboration solutions, they serve different purposes. Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade is designed for Email Security and holds a mindshare of 0.7%, down 0.7% compared to last year.
IceWarp, on the other hand, focuses on Email Applications, holds 5.2% mindshare, down 5.7% since last year.

Email Security Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade	0.7%
Microsoft Defender for Office 365	10.9%
Proofpoint Email Protection	7.8%
Other	80.6%

Email Security

Email Applications Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
IceWarp	5.2%
Google Workspace	18.9%
Microsoft Exchange Online	12.1%
Other	63.800000000000004%

Email Applications

Featured Reviews

Abnet Tsegaye Belay

Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Has reduced phishing threats and provided better visibility through detailed dashboards and logging

One thing I noticed with Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade is that without configuring the MTA or transfer agent, it cannot work fully. The MTA feature has significant resource needs, and without it, we cannot use the full-fledged features of Anti-Spam and Email Security Blades. Its dependency on MTA is substantial. I chose 8 out of 10 for Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade because of the MTA dependency feature. Disabling MTA is problematic as it is very important for deploying this solution. If you want full content scanning or threat extraction and emulation, you have to enable MTA to work effectively.

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AvinashLotke

Delivery Head at Team Computers

Useful for collaboration and storage but improvement is needed in API integration

The solution has traditional SSL integration, SAML, and Federation Services. In its latest version, it added SAML integration. However, it needs to work on API integration, especially for dashboards or integration with SAP for log and data system management. It doesn't yet have the kind of API that Google and Microsoft provide for synchronizing users with Active Directory. I think IceWarp needs to improve in a few areas. They have two types of admin consoles - a web-based one and a remote one. I'd like to see these combined into a single web-based admin console. The log reading and information system also needs improvement. The current way of showing incoming and outgoing logs isn't very clear. For new users, it's hard to understand these logs, especially compared to Office 365 and other systems with easier-to-read logs. They should also add an export option to get all logs with a single click whenever we need them.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Mail sanitisation features are second to none."

"It refreshes the dynamic database regularly to ensure IP addresses that no longer misbehave are not blocked by mistake."

"This product integrates well and is easy to manage."

"The most valuable features of the solution include advanced threat detection."

"The policies and port blocking are the most valuable features. We have a significant amount of spam emails passing through our network."

"The real-time threat intelligence and advanced phishing detection make a big difference in our day-to-day work because since deploying them, we have seen a noticeable drop in the phishing emails reaching end-user inboxes, which reduces the number of security incidents that we need to investigate and saves time for the SOC team."

"It does a better job of recognizing spammers."

"Since the engine is made to block by IP, domains, and reputation, we minimized the spam threats that end up in the user's mailbox."

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"Its price is the most valuable. It is definitely one of the lowest price solutions."

"IceWarp has multiple applications that are easy to use for many people."

"It's scalable and stable."

"It has great communication capabilities for team chatting and web conferences."

"The groupware module is the most valuable feature."

"The product is used very extensively in my company since we have around 1,500 users using it. Also, there is no requirement for any administrators to manage the product by the people who own the solution."

"The most valuable feature of IceWarp is the chat rooms and file-sharing, they are useful. It is convenient that everything is in one place. You can easily share and collaborate documents, making the program's unity a significant advantage."

"The solution has a very good log-in to the UI when compared to other solutions."

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Cons

"I think that the pricing for the Check Point products should be reconsidered, as we found it to be quite expensive to purchase and to maintain."

"Recognizing spammers and spam email sourcing is extremely lagging these days, and the performance could be improved to provide better efficiency."

"Improvements could be made to the user interface and reporting because the management console can feel a bit outdated, so a more real-time dashboard would make it easier, and while the detection is strong, false positive tuning is sometimes needed as occasional legitimate emails get flagged as spam and phishing."

"The high-end protection of email servers from any advanced foreign agents and malware is not 100% there currently."

"There could be an extension of the trial period to 60 days."

"A major area for improvement is within some of the heavily discounted software blade add-ons on top of the current Next Generation Threat Prevention and SandBlast and Next Generation Threat Prevention offerings."

"User experience can be improved."

"There's definitely room for improvement when it comes to adapting to different languages in one environment."

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"Although the documentation is extensive and in depth, you must familiarize yourself with it before taking full advantage of the product."

"The tool's configuration capabilities are not straightforward. Apart from that, if I want to archive emails into a vault so that they can be retrieved again later, the integration doesn't work, and IceWarp crashes."

"The solution needs improvements in security, particularly regarding document management."

"Support should be improved. Most of the time, the queries are not resolved within the SLA."

"Although it is not a tool, video conferencing should be scalable and operate in a professional and efficient way."

"Our customers sometimes have problems receiving mail."

"The solution has traditional SSL integration, SAML, and Federation Services. In its latest version, it added SAML integration. However, it needs to work on API integration, especially for dashboards or integration with SAP for log and data system management. It doesn't yet have the kind of API that Google and Microsoft provide for synchronizing users with Active Directory."

"I would like to have a trial for mobile applications and more documentation similar to Google Drive with mobile applications."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"For licensing, my company makes yearly payments, which is expensive."

"I rate the product pricing a seven out of ten."

"Choosing the correct set of licenses is essential because, without the additional software blade licenses, the Check Point gateways are just a stateful firewall."

"This is a simple system with a very low cost and basic functions, which surely is ideal for a small company."

"The cost is competitive with other security products on the market."

"I rate the pricing as an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive."

"Reasonably priced solution."

"The solution is priced well."

"It is definitely one of the lowest price solutions."

"I don't see any challenges for the Indian market. For example, 1 GB is available for around 399 INR, and 2 GB for 499 INR. They offer a range of plans, from basic to professional and enterprise, with multiple features. IceWarp's aggressive pricing is competitive compared to other market solutions like Zoho and Microsoft. One significant advantage is that IceWarp does not impose user capping like Google and Microsoft, which allows for substantial cost savings and flexibility in user conversion."

"I would rate the pricing and eight out of ten."

"The solution is inexpensive which is its main benefit."

"Our licensing is on a yearly basis. There were no additional costs."

"Price-wise, it's a cheaper solution, without a doubt. Price is the reason we are still using the tool."

"The license is based on the number of users."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Security Firm

Educational Organization

Computer Software Company

19%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	29
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	18

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	5

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade?

We now have better security and fewer false positives.

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What needs improvement with Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade?

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What is your primary use case for Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade?

My main use case for Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade is to block and allow some malicious domains based on the IP reputation, based on the content that it holds, or based on...

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What do you like most about IceWarp?

It's scalable and stable.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IceWarp?

IceWarp was very cost-effective, offering services at a significantly lower cost than Google, which was appealing for our organization.

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What needs improvement with IceWarp?

The solution needs improvements in security, particularly regarding document management. Users currently have the rights to delete smart documents, which poses a challenge for administrators. A mor...

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Compared 10% of the time

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Overview

Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade is a comprehensive solution designed to protect organizations from the growing threat of spam and email-based attacks. With advanced threat prevention capabilities, it ensures that businesses can effectively manage their email security and prevent the infiltration of malicious content.

This software blade offers a multi-layered approach to email security, combining anti-spam, anti-virus, and anti-phishing technologies to provide robust protection against a wide range of threats. It employs advanced machine learning algorithms to continuously analyze and identify new spam and phishing techniques, ensuring that organizations stay one step ahead of cybercriminals.

The Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade also includes advanced content filtering capabilities, allowing organizations to define and enforce email policies based on specific criteria. This ensures that sensitive information is protected and that employees are not exposed to potentially harmful content.

Furthermore, this software blade integrates seamlessly with existing email infrastructure, making deployment and management simple and efficient. It supports all major email platforms, including Microsoft Exchange and Office 365, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of environments.

With real-time monitoring and reporting capabilities, organizations can gain valuable insights into their email security posture. This enables them to identify potential vulnerabilities and take proactive measures to mitigate risks.

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IceWarp helps thousands of organizations streamline all areas of business communication and become more profitable by providing Mail Server complete with GroupWare, Calendaring and Document Management, accessible through an intuitive WebClient, simple to setup in WebAdmin. Customize with add-ons: spam and virus protection, Instant Messaging with video calls, mobile sync and more.

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