Kaspersky Security for Mail Server vs Proofpoint Email Protection comparison

Kaspersky Security for Mail Server vs. Proofpoint Email Protection

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Categories and Ranking

Kaspersky Security for Mail...

Ranking in Email Security

35th

Ranking in Secure Email Gateway (SEG)

12th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Proofpoint Email Protection

Ranking in Email Security

3rd

Ranking in Secure Email Gateway (SEG)

3rd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Awareness Training (2nd), Digital Risk Protection (3rd), Office 365 Protection (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Secure Email Gateway (SEG) category, the mindshare of Kaspersky Security for Mail Server is 2.1%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Proofpoint Email Protection is 21.0%, up from 18.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Secure Email Gateway (SEG) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Proofpoint Email Protection	21.0%
Kaspersky Security for Mail Server	2.1%
Other	76.9%

Secure Email Gateway (SEG)

Featured Reviews

Kamran Bhatti

Network Engineer at EXORDIUM NETWORKS, INC.

Provides reliable real-time email protection and offers competitive pricing features

Regarding Kaspersky Security for Mail Server, I have not compared with other solutions, but I will compare and provide feedback. It is a reliable and fast security solution, and I can say it blocks better than other competitor software. Kaspersky Security for Mail Server has support for Windows and Linux, but regarding improvement, I have to dig deep and will have to do research on that. I have not checked into much detail about what can be better in Kaspersky Security for Mail Server. I have checked in general. If given some time, I can check and compare with other solutions. Regarding Kaspersky Security for Mail Server, I have found this is quite a good solution. It has a good response and good detection capability. I have not checked other products, so I cannot give any detailed or specific feedback regarding that. From what I have checked from Kaspersky mail security, it is satisfactory.

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AhmedRamadan

Products and solutions director at ITVikings

Optimize email security with effective sandboxing and auto Pull for quarantine

Proofpoint is used as an email security gateway for big enterprises, primarily for their on-premises servers. Many customers also use it alongside Office 365 Proofpoint offers a complete solution for email security with features like DLP, email archiving, and encryption. The most valuable…

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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

"The integration rate is very high in Kaspersky, which is why most of our customers like it."

"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is a highly reliable and dependable solution."

"We have achieved cost savings of up to thirty percent by using Kaspersky Security for Mail Server."

"You can install the plugins on the same machine hosting your exchange solution. It's a good complement for Sophos security, which scans the traffic before it reaches your mail service. Kaspersky is on the mail server itself while Sophos handles the incoming traffic. With both of them working together, we have the perfect solution for mail."

"The most valuable features are the anti-phishing and anti-spam capabilities."

"The most valuable feature is the straightforward setup."

"I find the product valuable because it provides easy integration with other platforms like Fortinet firewalls."

"It's very good at identifying threats."

"Proofpoint Email Protection offers an additional layer of protection compared to other brands like Microsoft, Mimecast, and Barracuda. While these major companies excel at detecting malicious attachments, the solution goes further by analyzing the context of emails, allowing for more nuanced decision-making."

"The solution blocks malicious emails containing viruses and malware and reduces them out of spam."

"The tool has improved our workflow by ensuring people receive only the emails they need for work rather than being inundated with hundreds or thousands of unnecessary emails daily."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to remove bad messages that were delivered, prior to being classified as unwanted."

"I would recommend Proofpoint Email Protection to others because it is useful, simple to use, and provides whatever is required."

"Proofpoint Email Protection's advantage is that, when it's working properly, it tends to catch more threats as compared to other products."

"The stability is very good."

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Cons

"The biggest problem in the solution is related to its license renewal since it is pretty hard in Kaspersky to find out the procedure to renew a license."

"The solution is not 100 percent stable and that can use improvement."

"Encrypted email attachments are not being monitored by this solution, which is an area that they need to work on."

"Kaspersky lacks in the area of customization, so simpler customization options need to be provided to users."

"I rated the overall solution a five out of ten. If a user is looking for a low-budget solution with mid-level security without AI features, Kaspersky Security for Mail Server is suitable."

"I have only made contact via email, and it is a little slow. I would give customer service a rating of six or seven. Improving Spanish support would greatly benefit users."

"It would be great if Kaspersky could do what Sophos does for us. However, we love having these two different technologies doing the same thing. Sometimes Sophos has the patch to block a novel threat, but Kaspersky doesn't."

"The incident reporting on offer needs to be improved. It's lacking right now. It should be on the platform somewhere."

"I believe they still need to improve by consolidating some portals, as currently, you have to log in separately to a few of them."

"Some use cases haven't been dealt with yet."

"The false positives are an issue."

"The largest complaint that we hear from our customers is that there is no local support."

"You only receive one model in Proofpoint Email Protection and the other ones you have to purchase at a high price. There should be more available with the solution and additional models should be less expensive."

"Proofpoint Email Protection could improve on the training. Every organization is different and to fine-tune it to block everything properly there needs to be better training. Sometimes it can block some of the information it shouldn't."

"The solution should add post-sales training."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Price-wise, I would rate this product a four out of five. It could be a bit cheaper."

"The solution offers one of the best prices possible to its users, making it even better than Barracuda. Kaspersky Security for Mail Server is ten times cheaper than Barracuda."

"My company makes annual payments towards the licensing costs solution."

"The solution is not expensive."

"The licensing model for Proofpoint Email Protection is simple. It's based on the number of users. Price-wise, Proofpoint Email Protection is a five out of ten because it's a pretty expensive solution."

"The price is reasonable."

"I rate the product price a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price."

"It is expensive."

"We sell annual licenses for this solution."

"Customers pay around $90,000 yearly for a 1,000-user organization, with the subscription license being the main expense, apart from implementation fees."

"The tool's pricing depends on the customer's preference, offering options for an annual license or a monthly subscription. The cost varies based on factors such as the number of users and specific requirements. Overall, the pricing is competitive."

"The solution charges per user per month to use it. There are not any additional fees in addition to the standard living fees."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Retailer

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Large Enterprise	3

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	17

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Security for Mail Server?

The pricing is moderate. It is not expensive but not cheap either. For Mexico, a good price is about 20 dollars per agent.

What needs improvement with Kaspersky Security for Mail Server?

What is your primary use case for Kaspersky Security for Mail Server?

I work on a mail protection service, specifically Kaspersky Security for Mail Server. I work with Kaspersky Security for Mail Server.

What do you like most about Proofpoint Email Protection?

It is a very scalable solution.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Proofpoint Email Protection?

In terms of pricing, it is okay compared to others. I would say it is normal. Additional costs do come in, but it enhances security.

What needs improvement with Proofpoint Email Protection?

I believe they still need to improve by consolidating some portals, as currently, you have to log in separately to a few of them.

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Also Known As

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Proofpoint Enterprise Protection, Cofense PhishMe, Proofpoint Digital Protection

Overview

Email is the number one vector used by cybercriminals to penetrate and attack enterprise IT systems.

Kaspersky Security for Mail Server uses Next Generation technologies including advanced heuristics, machine learning and sandboxing to detect and protect against ransomware, spam, phishing, data loss and even unknown threats penetrating your IT systems through emails and malicious attachments.

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Proofpoint Email Protection provides powerful filtering against spam, phishing, and malware, leveraging effective threat detection and blocking capabilities. This solution integrates smoothly with platforms like Office 365, offering a user-friendly dashboard for seamless operations.

Proofpoint Email Protection focuses on email security, ensuring protection against phishing, malware, and spam. It includes features like URL scanning, anti-phishing, anti-virus protection, and sandboxing for comprehensive threat analysis. Its advanced analytics through TAP and TRAP, along with strong integration abilities, make it appealing for handling email threats. While scalability and ease of deployment are advantages, challenges such as integration in complex environments, the cost, and limited local support require attention. Enhancements in search functionality, email encryption, and improved phishing detection are also needed.

What are the key features of Proofpoint Email Protection?

Effective Filtering: Blocks spam, phishing, and malware with high accuracy.
URL Scanning: Protects against malicious links.
Advanced Analytics: Provides insights through TAP and TRAP.
Seamless Integration: Compatible with platforms like Office 365.
User-friendly Dashboard: Simplifies email management and monitoring.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in reviews?

Scalability: Adaptable to organizational growth without losing performance.
Strong Threat Protection: Comprehensive defense against email threats.
Easy Deployment: Streamlined setup process for smooth integration.
Advanced Threat Analysis: Identifies and neutralizes threats efficiently.

Industries adopting Proofpoint Email Protection include finance, healthcare, and education sectors, which benefit from its robust email security measures. Educational institutions prioritize safe communication for staff and students, while healthcare organizations focus on protecting sensitive patient data. Financial services benefit from preventing data breaches and fraud through advanced threats management.

Proofpoint

Sample Customers

Vimpel Com, Estrella Galicia, Krombacher

Blocket, University of Waterloo, Lincoln Memorial University, WellSpan Health, U-Haul, Carestream Health, Westinghouse

Kaspersky Security for Mail Server vs. Proofpoint Email Protection