IRONSCALES vs Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection comparison

IRONSCALES and Proofpoint are both solutions in the Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) category. IRONSCALES is ranked #21 with an average rating of 8.7, while Proofpoint is ranked #29. IRONSCALES holds a 2.2% mindshare in ATP, compared to Proofpoint’s 1.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IRONSCALES users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Proofpoint users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 22, 2025

Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection and IRONSCALES compete in the cybersecurity solutions category. Data suggests IRONSCALES has an edge due to its feature-rich offerings, while Proofpoint may benefit from pricing and support advantages.

Features: Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection offers advanced threat intelligence, email filtering capabilities, and comprehensive protection against sophisticated threats. IRONSCALES provides AI-driven phishing simulation, incident response automation, and proactive defense with faster threat remediation. IRONSCALES's automated capabilities and AI enhancements provide a decisive advantage in threat mitigation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection has a thorough but potentially more complex deployment process with supportive customer service. IRONSCALES features a streamlined deployment praised for simplicity and efficiency, complemented by responsive customer assistance. The simplicity of IRONSCALES's deployment is a significant benefit, although Proofpoint's customer service remains commendable.

Pricing and ROI: Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection generally comes with a higher initial setup cost, which could impact ROI positively for larger enterprises. IRONSCALES offers a competitive pricing structure with a lower setup cost and swift feature integration, potentially yielding a quicker ROI. The lower setup cost and effective ROI of IRONSCALES make it a compelling choice for businesses seeking cost-effective protection, while Proofpoint may suit those prioritizing extensive service offerings.

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Categories and Ranking

IRONSCALES

Ranking in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)

21st

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Email Security (19th), Secure Email Gateway (SEG) (7th)

Proofpoint Targeted Attack ...

Ranking in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)

29th

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) category, the mindshare of IRONSCALES is 2.2%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection is 1.7%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
IRONSCALES	2.2%
Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection	1.7%
Other	96.1%

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Hemeshen Govender

Technology CyberSecurity at Oryx industries

Applies AI automation to clearly identify and stop a lot of phishing emails

The solution captures a bit more of the unknown, quantifies it, and applies intelligence to it to pick out and stop a lot of phishing emails that come through. The solution improved our response to phishing attempts. IRONSCALES has a virtual assistant and some AI intelligence that's applied to it. That was the main differentiator between IRONSCALES and Microsoft. The solution's AI automation clearly identifies phishing emails and gives you an overall indication of why it found the mail to be malicious. It does the whole analysis for you to see why the email was deemed a phishing email. The solution's response time is better than that of our previous tool. The solution's user interface is pretty straightforward and user-friendly.

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KrishnaChaitanya2

Information Security Specialist at Methanex Chile SpA

Dynamic runtime engine and good protection, but needs better support and a single console

We have two to three issues per month. We contact Proofpoint's customer support for these issues. I am a major point of contact for support. If I am not able to resolve an issue, we will be reaching out to them. Proofpoint can take a couple of days to get back. I also deal with other applications from Okta and Microsoft, and we get the support within a couple of hours. There is a lot of difference between a couple of hours and a couple of days. So, Proofpoint's support should be improved. Okta and Microsoft are also able to do a Zoom or video call, but Proofpoint provides support only through email communication. Only if you request, it would be a Zoom or video session.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"AI-driven phishing detection and incident remediation are valuable. It saves time from having to do manual analysis and investigation, and we also get alerts for phishing emails."

"For me, the mobile app is most valuable. All other features are also very useful, but the mobile app makes it really easy for me to manage on the go. I don't have to be at my desk. I could be at the shops, or it could be in the evening when I am out, and I can get a notification on my phone that there is an incident that has been raised. I can sort it out very quickly without having to be at my work PC."

"The biggest benefit is that we get fewer phishing and spam emails, so using IRONSCALES has made our environment much safer."

"The stability is good."

"Their anti-phishing platform is absolutely fantastic. The automated AI piece is amazing, and their technical support is fantastic."

"It is a totally stable solution."

"The report function through Gmail is probably the most valuable feature. The next most valuable features are simulation and training."

"The solution captures a bit more of the unknown, quantifies it, and applies intelligence to it to pick out and stop a lot of phishing emails that come through."

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"It has a dynamic runtime engine, which gives it an advantage over Prisma that has a static engine. In Prisma, we have to do additional malware analysis, which is not required in Proofpoint."

Cons

"The integration with Google Suite needs to be better. it's something they can work on."

"Even though they have been continuously improving it, it is not 100% there. We have had a few incidents where legitimate emails were getting blocked, and we had to manually remove those emails from quarantine. It is 90% effective or accurate because, on rare occasions, some emails from customers were not getting delivered. In one or two instances, their emails got blocked by IRONSCALES, and we had to manually remove the emails from quarantine. I would like them to improve their algorithm to avoid flagging genuine emails as malicious. I would also like to be able to whitelist certain email addresses. I'd love to be able to whitelist a particular customer."

"There is a feature called Account Takeover, which isn't what I want it to be able to do. I know that they're working on that, but when they first started the Account Takeover feature in incident management, it didn't have much information. It didn't have any usability to it. I already had tools in place that were better."

"Its UI could be improved. My pet peeve with a lot of these cloud-based systems is that a lot of times, the interface for the management is a little clunky. If you live and breathe IRONSCALES all day long, you'll obviously know where everything is just from muscle memory, but the system is not designed for people to be in it all day long. You're only supposed to occasionally look at it. When things get moved around, it is not necessarily that intuitive. I'm an IT guy, and I can pretty much take the worst UI and figure it out, but the menus and the options in the interface could be a little cleaner graphically. If you have a quick problem that you want to resolve, it takes a little bit of digging in the admin console, whereas it should take a few clicks up front."

"The simulation and training piece could be improved by having more granularity in terms of scheduling how campaigns are run and allowing people to directly take the training rather than having to go through an official campaign. That's not available yet."

"I think the tool can continue to hone the product to ensure the detections are accurate."

"There's room for improvement in the campaign management. IRONSCALES has many built-in templates that I use, but you can also build templates from scratch. However, the interface for creating custom templates needs to be updated."

"IRONSCALES should bundle more features together instead of separating them and charging additional licensing fees."

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"We are using the TRAP console that has a Linux-based UI, which is not user-friendly. The TAP console looks very advanced. Currently, we are maintaining three different consoles, and it is sometimes hard to switch between them or try to grab the data."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is available as a middle-priced tool. I think it is not the cheapest solution."

"I don't know about its pricing because I don't run the budget or pay the bills, but if it was extortionate, we probably would be looking to scrap it, and because we are not, I assume its price is okay."

"The tool is not very cheap, but it is affordable."

"We pay $3000 plus a little more a year for the number of employees we have, and we're not even that big. The solution is at the higher end in terms of cost. It's not the most expensive product, but I would say it's worth the price if you have a high volume of email traffic. In our case, the solution has inspected over 162,000 emails between three and four months. It saved us a lot of time and money. It's a worthwhile investment because a bad actor only has to succeed once; we must defend against everything in our business. IRONSCALES offers a sense of security and confidence from being well protected."

"They are pretty much the same as all the other competitors in the market."

"There is an installation cost. Since we have this as a managed service, we pay for licensing and the managed service itself. Other than that, there are no additional costs."

"As compared to everything else we looked at, it was good. It was the best value for the dollars."

"IRONSCALES is an expensive solution."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

University

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

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Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	3

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IRONSCALES?

The solution captures a bit more of the unknown, quantifies it, and applies intelligence to it to pick out and stop a lot of phishing emails that come through.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IRONSCALES?

The product is available as a middle-priced tool. I think it is not the cheapest solution. There are other solutions apart from IRONSCALES that are more expensive, while some are a little bit more ...

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What needs improvement with IRONSCALES?

I think maybe on the side of the awareness training, the tool can improve a little more information and have some other languages since even though English is good, Spanish is not so good. The tool...

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Overview

IRONSCALES delivers cutting-edge AI-driven email phishing detection and prevention, seamlessly integrating with Microsoft 365 for enhanced security.

IRONSCALES, with its advanced AI capabilities, focuses on email security by detecting phishing threats, mitigating business email compromises, and preventing impersonation. Its integration with Microsoft 365 strengthens spam filters, automatically responding to suspicious emails. The platform is used globally for threat inspection, quarantine, and end-user incident reporting. Staff training is enhanced through simulated phishing campaigns, offering an extra layer of protection beyond Microsoft's spam filters. Areas for improvement include better Google Suite integration, pricing adjustments, and enhanced reporting features.

What features make IRONSCALES stand out?

AI Phishing Detection: Advanced algorithms for identifying phishing threats.
Microsoft 365 Integration: Seamless enhancement of email security within Microsoft systems.
Mobile App: Manage email threats on the go.
Anti-Phishing Training: Simulated campaigns for staff education.
Multi-Organization Management: Centralized administration for multiple entities.

What benefits and ROI should you consider?

Time-Saving: Automated detection and response to threats improve efficiency.
Comprehensive Security: Offers an additional protection layer beyond standard spam filters.
Ease of Use: Intuitive integration and user-friendly design streamline operations.
Risk Reduction: Minimizes potential email security breaches through proactive threat management.

In finance, IRONSCALES plays an essential role in safeguarding sensitive data from phishing attacks, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Educational institutions use IRONSCALES for training faculty and students on recognizing phishing attempts, thereby enhancing overall cybersecurity awareness. IT sectors leverage its capabilities for managing complex threat landscapes.

IRONSCALES

More than 90% of targeted attacks start with email—and these threats are always evolving. Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection (TAP) helps you stay ahead of attackers with an innovative approach that detects, analyzes and blocks advanced threats before they reach your inbox. This includes ransomware and other advanced email threats delivered through malicious attachments and URLs. And zero-day threats, polymorphic malware, weaponized documents and phishing attacks. TAP provides adaptive controls to isolate the riskiest URL clicks. TAP also detects threats and risks in cloud apps, connecting email attacks related to credential theft or other attacks.

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Allegheny Millwork, Ayrshire College, Nium, Orris, Paramount School District, Pres Les, PRT Staffing, Recovery Unplugged, Telit, WebHelp

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