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Google Vault vs Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Google Vault
Ranking in Email Archiving
4th
Ranking in eDiscovery
1st
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Proofpoint Intelligent Com...
Ranking in Email Archiving
5th
Ranking in eDiscovery
20th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
File Archiving (7th), Compliance Management (16th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Email Archiving category, the mindshare of Google Vault is 4.9%, down from 10.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform is 2.7%, down from 4.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Email Archiving
 

Featured Reviews

Swapnil Dassi - PeerSpot reviewer
Capabilities in data management, eDiscovery, backup solutions, and ensuring data security and accessibility for admins
One thing I've noticed is that it splits the data files into multiple parts, like the PFT files. For example, when there is a large data size of any account, the backup process splits it into many files. This can be confusing and not very efficient when trying to manage the backups. It would be better if the backup process creates one or two files instead of numerous smaller ones. It should be easier for the admin to manage the data and perform imports or uploads to other accounts. So the backup solution should be more streamlined and provide options for easier data management and import/export processes. There is room for improvement in this aspect. It would be great to see enhancements in this area to make the backup process more user-friendly and efficient. Another area of improvement is support. Earlier, Google support used to be very attentive and responsible, but in the past few months, I've noticed delays in their responses, not only related to Google Vault but also to other products.
Anita Brüggemann - PeerSpot reviewer
Effectively reduces spam and malicious emails with reliable detection capabilities
It would be helpful to make it easier for end users to filter and see items in the quarantine within the Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform. As an admin, I believe it would be sensible if end users could also see the quarantine folder in the Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform so they can create their own rules. The reports are all predefined, and I cannot create custom reports, so I am not fully satisfied with their visibility. I would appreciate the ability to generate my own reports.

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 stable solution...It is a very scalable solution."
"Data retention is very valuable to us."
"The audit part of the tool is the most useful for me."
"Google Vault is a solution we can use for the data export of end-users."
"One of the noteworthy aspects is that nothing ever gets deleted, which is convenient."
"Overall, I would rate Google Vault a ten out of ten."
"Search feature is valuable for our customers."
"My impression is that the initial setup process is not that difficult."
"Our experience with the platform has been positive as it has maintained consistent control over spam and malware threats."
 

Cons

"Google Vault lacks speed."
"eDiscovery could be improved with additional information and an easier way to retain it."
"For us, customer service has been a bit lacking, probably with a rating of a five out of ten."
"The knowledge base is not as in-depth as it should be."
"Customer service has been a bit lacking."
"So, when doing a search, perhaps in some instances when you use terms, the information is not very precise in the sense that I'm not getting what I'm looking for. And in some instances, the information, not all the time, but in some instances, it might not be accurate. For example, when doing a search, if you use too many terms, it might not return any results."
"The price of the solution could improve and the search could be easier."
"Google Vault needs to improve its data export timing because sometimes, it takes a very long time to export the data."
"The Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform does not provide features that help reduce manual efforts, so additional human resources are still required to manage security."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive."
"The pricing is fairly cheap."
"Google Vault comes as part of a package deal for us."
"Last year, the price was randomly increased and our customers were really facing a challenge around this. Google launched new pricing under different plans, where formerly there were only three plans, and now there are four, each with their own separate usage allowances. I think it's good, though. The basic plan is now the Business Starter plan, and many customers find this plan very convenient and minimal in price. Overall, the pricing for all the plans is good."
"Google Vault is a cheaply priced product. Monthly payments are to be made towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. There are no extra costs apart from the licensing costs attached to the solution."
"If you have Google Enterprise, then Google Vault is free to use."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
15%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Educational Organization
23%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Google Vault?
It is a very stable solution...It is a very scalable solution.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Vault?
Pricing for Google Vault is very reasonable. We have a package, so I'm not sure of the exact cost. That said, it is considered reasonable.
What needs improvement with Google Vault?
For us, Google Vault does what we need it to do. I haven't had really any complaints about it, so I can't pinpoint areas for improvement.
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Proofpoint e-discovery and Analytics, Proofpoint Enterprise Archive
 

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Sample Customers

Broadcom, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Globeflight, Maven Wave, McClatchy, NII Holdings, Safetec, Sheboygan County
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