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Fortinet FortiMail Cloud vs Sophos Email Appliance [EOL] comparison

The compared Fortinet and Sophos 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 in the category. Additionally, 88% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Sophos users who would recommend it.
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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiMail Cloud
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Email (5th), Secure Email Gateway (SEG) (8th)
Sophos Email Appliance [EOL]
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
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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.
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reviewer1279443
Senior Security Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Easy to install and secures users against URL relay attacks, spam, and malicious attachments
The frequency in which this solution receives technical updates should be improved. If they are to be rated as the number one email appliance then they should also be the first to receive updates. It should happen across all of the customers, immeidately. In the next release of this solution, I would like to see more user awareness, such as information about phishing email attacks that have been prevented. The baselining and reporting is better with some of the competing solutions.
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Pros

"Fortinet and other software ensure that my company's email remains safe, helping to avoid access issues at some cost in production."
"Content disarming and analysis are essential features in our email security setup"
"The encryption features are most valuable to us."
"This is a solid email monitoring and security system that learns and maintains a two-way dialog with email system administrators."
"I am impressed with the tool's ability to setup rules and destinations. It also helps to monitor suspicious items."
"Cost-wise, it's a bit expensive, but it's totally worth it."
"This solution is easy to install. The deployment takes about forty-five minutes."
"The most valuable features are the low price and its ability to integrate with other Fortinet products."
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"The filtering aspect is the solution's most valuable feature."
"The ease of use and the security offered by the solution are its most valuable features. It also offers good information protection."
"The most valuable feature is the URL relay protection because it protects users from phishing attacks."
"The interface makes it really easy to administer and configure."
"This is a stable, scalable product that provides a reliable email protection layer."
"The solution is very easy to use, especially the cloud version which is very, very simple. There are some good templates already built-in, so we can just select the template, and you will get all the necessary functionality. The only one thing you have to do is point all your traffic in the cloud."
"Email encryption, because it fulfills our business needs."
 

Cons

"This solution is slow and it should be made faster."
"Email sorting is missing from this solution."
"Fortimail Cloud should include more advanced AI features that can analyze every traffic type."
"The customer service and technical support from Fortinet could improve. While they rate between seven and eight, reaching support can sometimes be challenging and time-consuming."
"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."
"This ease of use and user-friendliness is something we believe could be improved in FortiMail."
"They could look at strengthening anti-spam with the newly observed domains."
"The price is relatively expensive."
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"In the next release of this solution, I would like to see more user awareness, such as information about phishing email attacks that have been prevented."
"There are a few issues with integration that need to be addressed; this would help make deployment easier for new users."
"Reporting could have more options for users to customize desired results."
"There aren't enough advanced settings. They should offer more advanced options."
"More things need to be integrated into this device, like DLP, so we can have a complete solution in one box."
"In the advanced version, you have DLP, Data Loss Prevention, but when you buy the standard version, you don't have it."
"The reporting functionality is in major need of improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I see how manageable and flexible the licenses are."
"The product's price is reasonable."
"It's on a subscribed basis."
"When we're talking about pricing, other products have about the same price. That is normal."
"The pricing depends on various factors, including the type of licenses and subscriptions you have procured"
"You only have to purchase one license for multiple participants."
"A license for our company using FortiMail and FortiCare (filtering and support) was $4000."
"The licensing is for three years. In the beginning, we did not pay monthly, it was paid once for three years."
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"Negotiate as much as you can."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
11%
University
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Healthcare Company
6%
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Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise2
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Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise3
 

Questions from the Community

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.
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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.
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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...
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Overview

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.

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Sophos' purpose-built secure email gateway is an all-in-one solution for email encryption, DLP, anti-spam and threat protection. It provides advanced protection from today’s sophisticated spear phishing attacks and gives you full control over data leaving your organization via email.

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