Forcepoint Email Security [EOL] vs Fortinet FortiMail Cloud comparison

The compared Forcepoint and Fortinet solutions aren't in the same category. Fortinet is ranked #5 in CE , with an average rating of 7.3, and holds a 3.4% mindshare. Additionally, 76% of Forcepoint users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Fortinet users who would recommend it.

Forcepoint Email Security [...

Read 14 Forcepoint Email Security [EOL] reviews

76% willing to recommend

Fortinet FortiMail Cloud

Read 24 Fortinet FortiMail Cloud reviews

2,032 Views
264 Comparison Views

88% willing to recommend

Forcepoint Email Security [...

Fortinet FortiMail Cloud

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report

Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Forcepoint Email Security [EOL] and Fortinet FortiMail Cloud based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft, Proofpoint, Check Point Software Technologies and others in Email Security.

To learn more, read our detailed Email Security Report (Updated: January 2026).

Buyer's Guide

Email Security

January 2026

Download the complete report

Helped 882,032 peers since 2012

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

Forcepoint Email Security [...

Average Rating

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Fortinet FortiMail Cloud

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Email (5th), Secure Email Gateway (SEG) (8th)

Featured Reviews

Muhammad Bahgat

Senior IT Security at ALEXBANK

Easy to use and setup and expands well

We primarily use the solution for email security The solution is very easy for administration. The interface is very good. It's easy to set up initially. We have found the product to be stable. It can scale well. The solution could use better integration capabilities. There are other…

Read full review

Himashu Rathoe

Senior Network Security Engineer at Vibs

Provides solid functionality and allows room for enhancing content management and support services

They can improve their CDR content profile and some anti-spam features. They don't have any direct script to run to add personalization, and we have to do it manually one by one. There are many tasks which we have to complete individually. We can't import files into the Fortinet FortiMail Cloud sensors. That's a drawback, as they need to provide a feature to import files. We can make the format, but we cannot import the file into Fortinet FortiMail Cloud. Additionally, in Fortinet FortiMail Cloud, not in FortiSandbox, they need to improve the block and allow list functionality to block URLs and allow specific types of URLs or regex.

Read full review

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This is a reasonably stable solution."

"The email and the web filter aspects of the solution are the most valuable features."

"It's easier to deploy than other options."

"Using Forcepoint, we have created policies and rules for any suspicious mail. It is blocked and only released by an admin's approval."

"Forcepoint Email Security is a good solution, and I don't have any issues with it. I found anti-spam and anti-spyware the most valuable features of Forcepoint Email Security."

"We have found the product to be stable."

"All of the filtering features are very nice."

"I like how versatile the options are. For example, we can set it where we are able to access and browse Facebook but we are denied the ability to post photos. There is also that ability integrate with Office 365 - SharePoint app."

More Forcepoint Email Security [EOL] pros

"The deployment is simple."

"If there is a problem somewhere Fortinet can act on it immediately. That is very important."

"One of the most beautiful benefits is its integration, as it can seamlessly integrate with any third-party email servers."

"I am impressed with the tool's ability to setup rules and destinations. It also helps to monitor suspicious items."

"FortiMail Cloud is very fast."

"Fortinet is good at providing security beyond our email solution assets."

"It has the best feature for processed mail analysis."

"The most valuable features are filtering and sandboxing."

More Fortinet FortiMail Cloud pros

Cons

"The solution could use better integration capabilities."

"It would be better if it were simpler to deploy on one or two machines instead of three or four machines."

"We've fixed a couple of issues on the solution so far. It doesn't work perfectly all the time."

"The pricing could always be just a little bit better."

"The reporting functionality needs to be improved, as it is not customizable."

"I would like to see some improvement like cloud application and integration capabilities and the classification part is missing from the DLP."

"It's quite difficult to learn this solution, it's not an entry level product. If you are a skilled user you will think it's a very useful tool, but if you are not a skilled user, you'll think it is very difficult to learn."

"Forcepoint Email Security is stable, but it could be improved."

More Forcepoint Email Security [EOL] cons

"FortiMail needs to develop further, particularly in integrating AI features, to keep up with rapidly advancing technology."

"The product could be improved by extending reporting tools and adding options for notification."

"I can't see the feedback to the FortiMail gateway."

"We can't import files into the Fortinet FortiMail Cloud sensors. That's a drawback, as they need to provide a feature to import files."

"I've not been able to use more than two domains in the back end. I like to view logs for the different domains. If I add any other domain I'm not able to get a proper cPanel for that domain. I am talking about the login factors. I'm not able to see logs for different domains in a different Window. Basically, it's an issue in the login process."

"In endpoint security, they are not at the latest quadrant. That is why a customer with existing endpoint security solutions like Trend Micro might prefer a main security solution from that vendor."

"This solution is slow and it should be made faster."

"The setup of the rules can be improved. I think it should be simplified and would be the best improvement in the system."

More Fortinet FortiMail Cloud cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"When compared to other email security solutions, the price is not cheap."

"Licensing is a yearly subscription that is based on the number of users."

"My company pays for Forcepoint Email Security licensing annually."

"There are three types of support licenses."

"The licensing is user base (per user). The product is purchased mostly by medium to large companies. For smaller companies, we have other solutions because the pricing is not cheap."

"Its licensing is quite easy and straightforward. They have two or three suites, and the price is negotiable. It depends upon the size of the deal. They have multiple licenses. The standard is one, and then there are additional licenses that you can go for. There are three or four licensing models. You have the network suite, endpoint suite, email security, and the standard one."

"I see how manageable and flexible the licenses are."

"I rate the price of Fortinet FortiMail Cloud a five on a one to ten scale, where one is the low price, and ten is the high price. It is an averagely priced product."

"The pricing depends on various factors, including the type of licenses and subscriptions you have procured"

"It should cost around $60,000. We bought it as a bundle, so everything comes together in the license. That is standard."

"It's on a subscribed basis."

"A license for our company using FortiMail and FortiCare (filtering and support) was $4000."

"You only have to purchase one license for multiple participants."

"The licensing is for three years. In the beginning, we did not pay monthly, it was paid once for three years."

More Fortinet FortiMail Cloud pricing and cost advice

See which vendors are best for you

Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Email Security solutions are best for your needs.

See recommendations

882,032 professionals have used our research since 2012.

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Performing Arts

11%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

11%

University

Financial Services Firm

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	1

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	16
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	2

Questions from the Community

Ask a question

Earn 20 points

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiMail Cloud?

The price of Fortinet FortiMail Cloud in Egypt is very competitive against other products, including the setup cost and licensing of this solution.

See all answers

What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiMail Cloud?

The improvement in Fortinet FortiMail Cloud can be made regarding the classification process itself because it has some false positives.

See all answers

What is your primary use case for Fortinet FortiMail Cloud?

I have experience working with Fortinet FortiMail Cloud as a mail gateway, not a firewall, and we have been using it for about three or four years. I have worked with Fortinet FortiMail Cloud for t...

See all answers

Comparisons

Proofpoint Email Protection vs Forcepoint Email Security [EOL]

Compared 64% of the time

Valimail Monitor vs Forcepoint Email Security [EOL]

Compared 36% of the time

More Forcepoint Email Security [EOL] Competitors

Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration vs Fortinet FortiMail Cloud

Compared 11% of the time

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 vs Fortinet FortiMail Cloud

Compared 11% of the time

Proofpoint Email Protection vs Fortinet FortiMail Cloud

Compared 8% of the time

Fortinet FortiMail vs Fortinet FortiMail Cloud

Compared 7% of the time

Perception Point Advanced Email Security vs Fortinet FortiMail Cloud

Compared 7% of the time

More Fortinet FortiMail Cloud Competitors

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide

Forcepoint Email Security [EOL]

February 2026

Download Forcepoint Email Security [EOL] product report

Buyer's Guide

Fortinet FortiMail Cloud

February 2026

Download Fortinet FortiMail Cloud product report

Also Known As

Websense Email Security

No data available

Overview

Forcepoint Email Security gives you the security you need by protecting you against multi-stage advanced threats that often exploit email to penetrate your IT environment. It applies real-time behavioral sandboxing, enterprise-grade DLP and other advanced defense technologies to identify targeted attacks, high-risk users and insider threats. Forcepoint Email Security monitors outbound email to prevent leaks of sensitive information, and it empowers your workers — in the office or on the road — to safely adopt technologies like Microsoft Office 365.

Forcepoint

Fortinet FortiMail Cloud is a comprehensive email security solution that protects organizations from advanced threats and ensures secure email communication. It offers robust features such as anti-spam, anti-malware, and data loss prevention to safeguard against email-borne attacks. With its cloud-based deployment, FortiMail Cloud provides scalable and flexible email security without the need for additional hardware or software.

It offers real-time threat intelligence and advanced analytics to detect and block sophisticated threats, including zero-day attacks. FortiMail Cloud also includes encryption capabilities to secure sensitive data and comply with regulatory requirements. With its user-friendly interface and centralized management, organizations can easily configure and monitor email security policies across multiple domains.

FortiMail Cloud provides comprehensive protection against email threats, ensuring business continuity and peace of mind.

Fortinet

Sample Customers

Alphawest, Amadori, AudioNova, Betsson, Confartigianato Vicenza, Davies Turner, iGATE, Lake Michigan Credit Union, Landa Digital Printing, Northern California Bank, Scavolini, Toyota

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data

Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft, Proofpoint, Check Point Software Technologies and others in Email Security. Updated: January 2026.

DOWNLOAD NOW

882,032 professionals have used our research since 2012.

We monitor all Email Security reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.