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

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.7
Organizations see 70%-90% ROI from Check Point Email Security, boosting efficiency by reducing spam and improving security.
Sentiment score
5.2
Organizations find it hard to measure ROI from Mimecast's security, despite strong threat protection and appreciated features.
Since deploying Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade, we are blocking around 70 to 80% of spam and phishing attempts at the gateway.
Assistant Manager at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade saves time from an IT and technical perspective, as I am not wasting my time checking for any malicious emails in user inboxes because they are already being blocked by Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade.
Technical Specialist at VDA Infosolutions Pvt. Ltd.
I have seen a return on investment with Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade, as I have saved money and time.
IT admin at Tonboimaging india pvt ltd
There is definitely a return on investment when using Mimecast, as it blocks phishing emails, reducing the risk of significant financial losses.
Senior Tech. Lead at WE
The ROI which companies see should be able to justify buying Mimecast Advanced Email Security.
Solution Architect Cybersecurity at Microland Limited
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.7
Feedback on Check Point's support is mixed, with praise for helpfulness but concerns over delays and language barriers.
Sentiment score
5.4
Mimecast Advanced Email Security's customer service is generally rated highly, with prompt support but some concerns about flexibility and communication.
They have excellent knowledge and troubleshoot issues effectively.
System Admin at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
Sometimes the Check Point support has issues as they do not respond immediately when I log a ticket and sometimes they lag.
IT admin at Tonboimaging india pvt ltd
Customer support for Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade varies; some aspects are good, some are excellent, and sometimes it is helpful.
Cloud Engineer at Interglobalmsp
Support personnel are hesitant to engage in remote sessions, preferring to share documentation via email.
Senior Tech. Lead at WE
The customer support for Mimecast Advanced Email Security is excellent.
Manager - EUC at Finthrive
We instantly get customer support from Mimecast Advanced Email Security whenever there is a requirement.
System Engineer II at a media company with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
Check Point Anti-Spam efficiently scales across diverse setups, integrating seamlessly, handling high volumes, despite noted high scalability costs.
Sentiment score
7.0
Mimecast Advanced Email Security offers high scalability, managing large user increases and email volumes efficiently across various organization sizes.
The scalability is excellent because it provides real-time licenses for the mailboxes I want to scan.
Security Manager at a tech company with 51-200 employees
The scalability of Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade is superb, deserving 10 out of 10.
IT admin at Tonboimaging india pvt ltd
As our traffic has grown, the solution scales smoothly by simply adjusting the gateway resources and license.
Assistant Manager at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
It handles email flow very smoothly, and we never face any issues with email delivery as our organization grows or email volume increases.
System Engineer II at a media company with 5,001-10,000 employees
If Mimecast Email Security introduces API solutions, it will dominate the market.
Email Security Engineer at Logic Infosecurity
While our user base remains around 2,200, I believe it can adapt to much larger requirements as needed, based on discussions with others managing larger organizations.
Manager - EUC at Finthrive
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Check Point Anti-Spam software is praised for reliability, excellent stability, low false positives, and robust performance in high availability.
Sentiment score
7.6
Mimecast Advanced Email Security is praised for stability and effectiveness, despite occasional downtime and login issues.
Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade is very stable and reliable for me.
Security Engineer at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
They confirm it's a good solution where only one or two rare emails get through, while the rest are properly blocked without any issues.
Email Security Engineer at Logic Infosecurity
The issues we did have were causing quite a lot of problems.
IT Manager at a logistics company with 201-500 employees
Mimecast Advanced Email Security is a good product and is very stable.
Solution Architect Cybersecurity at Microland Limited
 

Room For Improvement

Check Point's software needs UI improvements, better integration, reduced costs, and enhanced support services to boost user experience.
Mimecast needs improvements in customer support, interface, spam filtering, training resources, pricing, and administrative simplicity to enhance user experience.
The interface is a bit overwhelming with information overload for someone new to it.
Security Manager at a tech company with 51-200 employees
More documentation for Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade would be helpful to help new users get started more easily.
Security Engineer at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
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.
Assistant Manager at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
When you buy an XDR provider, they give you a complete holistic story around it, showing what has happened, which email somebody has clicked on, whether there have been any changes, and whether there is any network activity.
Solution Architect Cybersecurity at Microland Limited
A lot of emails were missed despite being known samples.
Senior Tech. Lead at WE
Mimecast Email Security is somewhat expensive compared to the competition in the Indian market.
Co-Founder & VP-Sales at QuantumShield Technologies LLP
 

Setup Cost

Check Point pricing varies; some find it affordable, while others note moderate costs with potential later license fees.
Mimecast Advanced Email Security is seen as costly, compared to competitors, particularly in price-sensitive markets like India.
The setup cost is a little expensive.
Security Manager at a tech company with 51-200 employees
The setup cost was minimal beyond the gateway itself.
Assistant Manager at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade is that it is somewhat costlier, but we are getting the expected output for what we paid.
IT admin at Tonboimaging india pvt ltd
The pricing is higher for Mimecast, particularly for the Indian market, where it is considered expensive.
Senior Tech. Lead at WE
Regarding the price, I think that in terms of similar products, it is pretty much in the same line, so I think it's reasonable.
IT Manager at a logistics company with 201-500 employees
Overall, my experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing was smooth.
Manager - EUC at Finthrive
 

Valuable Features

Check Point Anti-Spam Software excels in advanced threat detection, spam filtering, and integration while enhancing security and productivity.
Mimecast Advanced Email Security offers robust threat protection, easy configuration, scalability, and seamless integration with Microsoft 365 for enhanced security.
The most valuable feature for me is real-time detection and remediation.
Security Manager at a tech company with 51-200 employees
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.
Assistant Manager at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
This solution helps us stop spams, phishing, malicious attachments, email-based threats, and attacks on mail infrastructure.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
There was a signature phishing scam on the internet, but Mimecast Advanced Email Security caught it before it came to fruition and instantly blocked that signature-based phishing scam.
System Engineer II at a media company with 5,001-10,000 employees
It easily generates reports about the kinds of emails coming in weekly and classifies them into various categories, making it very helpful to analyze and ensure our email gateway remains safe and secure by updating all security patches.
Senior Managing Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
A distinct advantage of Mimecast is its ability to block phishing and impostor attacks, which are significant threats currently.
Senior Tech. Lead at WE
 

Categories and Ranking

Check Point Anti-Spam and E...
Ranking in Email Security
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Mimecast Advanced Email Sec...
Ranking in Email Security
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
Email Archiving (2nd), Office 365 Protection (2nd), Secure Email Gateway (SEG) (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Email Security category, the mindshare of Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade is 1.5%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Mimecast Advanced Email Security is 4.0%, down from 5.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Email Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Mimecast Advanced Email Security4.0%
Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade1.5%
Other94.5%
Email Security
 

Featured Reviews

Adrian Cambronero - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Engineer at Interglobalmsp
Advanced email filtering has reduced phishing incidents and protects users across our organization
Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade works very well overall, but there are a few areas where it could be improved. One is the reporting interface; it is useful but could be more intuitive and provide clearer insights without needing to go through multiple menus. I would also like to see faster or more seamless updates to threat intelligence so the system reacts even more quickly to new phishing techniques. Regarding the reporting feature of Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade, I think the reporting and analytics could be more modern and integrated. The data is there, but a more customizable dashboard or clearer summaries would make it easier to present threats or justify decisions to management. Better visualization would really help. Another improvement I would like to see is deeper integration with the platforms we use, such as more seamless connections with our ticketing system or user directory. Everything works, but a deeper level of automation would be beneficial.
Avinash Mishra - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager - EUC at Finthrive
Advanced email filtering has blocked massive spam volumes and prevents unauthorized data leaks
Improvements for Mimecast Advanced Email Security include enhancing the user interface and accessibility, particularly regarding admin capabilities to add or modify user accounts. Streamlining this could improve overall usability and security management for users. Reporting is another area needing improvement in Mimecast Advanced Email Security, as the reports provided are not very easy to decipher. With artificial intelligence being integrated into various tools including Mimecast Advanced Email Security, I believe there is potential to enhance functionality, enabling users to ask specific questions and retrieve concise answers instead of overwhelming data. I choose a nine for Mimecast Advanced Email Security because improvements such as better user interface and artificial intelligence integration features would greatly enhance its usability. While no tool is perfect, these adjustments could greatly elevate Mimecast Advanced Email Security's capabilities.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
19%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business35
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise17
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise20
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade?
I believe Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade needs to work on modern threats such as AI and ML-related threats. They must work continuously to secure their customers against th...
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 perimeter security to block any anti-spam coming through my email gateway. A specific example of how I use it for per...
What advice do you have for others considering Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade?
I would rate Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade an eight on a scale of one to ten. I advise others looking into using Check Point Anti-Spam and Email Security Software Blade th...
What needs improvement with Mimecast Email Security with Targeted Threat Protection?
There is room for improvement since new threats are emerging. Considering the availability of new features would be worthwhile. Mimecast Email Security is somewhat expensive compared to the competi...
 

Also Known As

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Mimecast Email Security with Targeted Threat Protection, Mimecast Web Security, Mimecast Mailbox Continuity, Email and Collaboration Threat Protection
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

SF Police Credit Union (SFPCU)
Hewlett-Packard Company (HP), Cushman and Wakefield, PIB Group, Swissport
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