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SonicWall Email Security vs Trellix Collaboration Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

SonicWall Email Security
Ranking in Email Security
31st
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Trellix Collaboration Security
Ranking in Email Security
18th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Instant Communications Security and Compliance (4th), Secure Email Gateway (SEG) (8th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the Email Security category, the mindshare of SonicWall Email Security is 0.5%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trellix Collaboration Security is 1.9%, down from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Email Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Trellix Collaboration Security1.9%
SonicWall Email Security0.5%
Other97.6%
Email Security
 

Featured Reviews

Swapnil Kulkarni - PeerSpot reviewer
Has consistently supported security needs for mid-sized teams with affordable deployment
I do not work with Cloud Secure Edge, CSE, or SMA apart from SonicWall NSA. I am not satisfied with phishing protection, as it falls completely under the email domain security. The customizable policy configuration does not help to tailor email security overall because our systems are not integrated with SonicWall Email Security. We are not using reporting and analytics because it requires completely different software. While all required features are available in SonicWall Email Security for SMBs and startups, we lack analytics features. They provide an option to purchase a complete separate product for analytics, but despite initially having purchased the paper license, due to technical limitations or changes, we cannot use that product. Now they require additional fees to access the analytics feature.
BernardLugalia - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides strong data protection with virtual patching and vulnerability assessments
I primarily use it to monitor database access, particularly in banking and similar environments. It ensures that IT personnel and others do not create unauthorized accounts or users. Collaboration security assists in tracking database access and alerts in case of suspicious activity One of the…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a very scalable solution."
"This solution provides very good email security that protects us against spamming and malware."
"We always get ROI from the product we are using; it is completely flexible and acceptable according to our security requirements over the last four years and currently."
"SonicWall Email Security uses multi-layer cloud security."
"According to our customers, the product's most valuable feature is the ability to detect spam and reduce phishing emails."
"Beside a few issues with specificity in the email protection controls, this product is very good at handling email security."
"SonicWall Email Security uses multi-layer cloud security."
"The most valuable features are the anti-spam, anti-phishing, anti-virus, and anti-spoofing."
"The product helps reduce the number of malicious emails reaching the user's inbox."
"The auto-remediation feature is valuable."
"One of the most valuable features is the protection against vulnerabilities, particularly through virtual patching."
"One of the valuable features of the product stems from the fact that it is easy to implement the tool in our environment."
"We have had very good results from the use of FireEye Email Security. We are very comfortable with this technology, but I don't know if it's necessary to move into the cloud, we will check other technologies and study them. Additionally, the solution has good integration."
"FireEye Email Security is easy to use."
"Trellix Collaboration Security is valued for being a stable and comprehensive solution that fulfills customer needs."
"FireEye Email Security helps us prevent spam and phishing emails and all other business-compromised email attacks."
 

Cons

"There could be definition updates included in the subscription."
"The protection level for email security isn't 100%. I'm still getting some spam and junk mail."
"The platform's control panel needs enhancement."
"The technical support from the company is not always very good at solving issues, but they offer access to a good community of users where problems are easily solved."
"The pricing could be improved."
"The pricing could be improved."
"The reporting needs improvement."
"They need well-trained partners in Nigeria."
"FireEye needs single sign-on. They say it's on their roadmap. They should also implement support for Microsoft Authenticator app for 2FA."
"Sometimes, integration can be challenging, impacting its stability, which is why I rate it a five out of ten."
"The solution needs better support."
"There is a need for improved integration with totally different products, such as a rapid server."
"I would rate them as a 1.5. The new hub created in India is not good."
"In general, our company should make the tool more robust to protect our systems."
"The spam detection feature could be better."
"The solution is not easy to set up. However, we have employees that have the knowledge that can do the difficult implementation. It would be better if the process was easier."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have a two-year license subscription and the price is very high."
"The cost is cheaper than Sophos. I would rate it as five out of ten."
"When compared with Cisco, it is very well priced. Cisco is very expensive."
"Our customers purchase the solution's yearly license."
"The platform offers a yearly license."
"I rate the application’s pricing a five out of ten."
"The overall price of SonicWall Email Security should be reduced and there should be an option to purchase one or two licenses more instead of their current policy of bulk increases only. There should be more flexibility in the licensing model. Each license cost approximately $33 annually."
"The solution requires a license to be purchased for every user."
"I rate the product price as nine out of ten, where ten is the most expensive, and one is the cheapest. There is no need to pay any extra charges apart from the licensing costs."
"The licensing is on a yearly basis."
"The cost is very high."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Educational Organization
10%
Construction Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Manufacturing Company
19%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise3
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise5
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about SonicWall Email Security?
According to our customers, the product's most valuable feature is the ability to detect spam and reduce phishing emails.
What needs improvement with SonicWall Email Security?
I do not work with Cloud Secure Edge, CSE, or SMA apart from SonicWall NSA. I am not satisfied with phishing protection, as it falls completely under the email domain security. The customizable pol...
What do you like most about FireEye Email Security?
One of the valuable features of the product stems from the fact that it is easy to implement the tool in our environment.
What needs improvement with FireEye Email Security?
I would like to see the addition of email digital protection features, such as anti-spam and antivirus, not just sandboxing, in the on-premises solution.
What is your primary use case for FireEye Email Security?
I have worked on Email Security ( /categories/email-security ) both on-premises and in the cloud, Web Security, and also on MDR, which is called HX endpoint security for Trellix Collaboration Secur...
 

Also Known As

Dell SonicWALL Email Security Platform, SonicWall Hosted Email Security
FireEye Email Security
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Star Kay White, Locala Community Partnerships
Northshore Utility District, Luz Technologies, Air Academy Federal Credit Union, Bank Gutmann, Bank of Thailand, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, State of Missouri, City and County of San Francisco, Denver Public Schools, Vodafone, Go Auto, Stater Bros. Market
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