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Mimecast Email and Collaboration Threat Protection vs Perception Point Advanced Email Security comparison

The compared Mimecast and Fortinet solutions aren't in the same category. Mimecast is ranked #3 in SEG , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 17.1% mindshare in the category. Fortinet is ranked #16 in Email Security , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 2.0% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Mimecast users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Fortinet users who would recommend it.
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

Mimecast Advanced Email Security and Perception Point Advanced Email Security both provide strong solutions in the email security domain. Mimecast slightly outshines with comprehensive threat detection features, while Perception Point stands out for its advanced detection mechanisms and user-friendly integration.

Features: Mimecast is known for its sandboxing, customizable filtering, and integration with Microsoft 365, aiding efficient management and robust threat protection. Its admin console is user-friendly, providing extensive customization. Perception Point offers hardware-assisted modules, quick scanning capabilities, and efficient URL inspection. Its platform leverages multiple engines, making it effective against credential theft and impersonation attacks, with a simple interface promoting easy usability.

Room for Improvement: Mimecast could enhance detection rates and streamline malicious email reporting processes. Extraction fees for archival data and a preference for knowledge-based over direct support are areas of concern. Perception Point can improve real-time alerts and customizable reporting, and better handle Business Email Compromise while enhancing integration options and configuration usability for non-technical users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Mimecast offers deployment flexibility with options like public and hybrid cloud, though support relies more on documentation than direct contact, which some users find insufficient. Perception Point is primarily cloud-based, providing easy integration but limited deployment options. Users infrequently require support, suggesting ease of use or low critical support needs.

Pricing and ROI: Mimecast is often seen as expensive, with costs influenced by per-user and additional features, but its value is recognized for comprehensive security. Perception Point is mid-range, offering good value for protection level provided. Its flexible pricing models and straightforward licensing are appreciated. Both solutions pose challenges in ROI quantification, as their strong security measures help prevent costly breaches, warranting the investment.

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.5
Mimecast Advanced Email Security is valued for robust protection despite challenges in quantifying ROI and gaps in support and stability.
Sentiment score
7.0
Perception Point delivers strong ROI by preventing threats, reducing SOC workload, minimizing downtime, and enhancing productivity with cost-effective security.
There is definitely a return on investment when using Mimecast, as it blocks phishing emails, reducing the risk of significant financial losses.
Raghav Pandey
Senior Tech. Lead at WE
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I estimate that my team saves approximately eight hours each week because of Perception Point Advanced Email Security.
reviewer2787429
Security analyst at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees
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Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.6
Mimecast Advanced Email Security's technical support receives varied feedback, highlighting promptness, knowledge, but some issues with responsiveness and personalization.
Sentiment score
7.5
Perception Point Advanced Email Security's support is highly praised for responsiveness, professionalism, and effective threat mitigation assistance.
Support personnel are hesitant to engage in remote sessions, preferring to share documentation via email.
Raghav Pandey
Senior Tech. Lead at WE
Mimecast technical support is generally quite good.
Reece Charles
Information Security Analyst at Enfield Central Library
I would rate my experience with technical support of Mimecast Email Security between seven and eight out of ten for their support.
Test Logix
Email Security Engineer at Logic Infosecurity
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They help us a lot, and when we create a ticket, they answer us in one or two hours.
reviewer2787429
Security analyst at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees
I would rate their technical support as good, very good.
GOUTHAMKRISHNA
Senior Information Security Analyst at Lumora Security
Customer service and support are good, but there is room for improvement in response time.
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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Mimecast Advanced Email Security is highly adaptable, scalable, and rated highly for flexibility and user handling across diverse sectors.
Sentiment score
7.5
Perception Point Advanced Email Security scales efficiently, handling large volumes without delays, with users praising its expansion capabilities.
If Mimecast Email Security introduces API solutions, it will dominate the market.
Test Logix
Email Security Engineer at Logic Infosecurity
From what I've seen from the MSP, it seems quite complicated to manage the configuration itself.
reviewer2500197
IT Manager at a logistics company with 201-500 employees
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No quotes available
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Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Mimecast Advanced Email Security is stable and reliable, with occasional login issues and rare performance interruptions reported by users.
Sentiment score
8.0
Perception Point Advanced Email Security is highly reliable with minimal downtime, rare false positives, and near-perfect uptime.
They confirm it's a good solution where only one or two rare emails get through, while the rest are properly blocked without any issues.
Test Logix
Email Security Engineer at Logic Infosecurity
The issues we did have were causing quite a lot of problems.
reviewer2500197
IT Manager at a logistics company with 201-500 employees
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Perception Point Advanced Email Security is stable approximately ninety-nine percent of the time.
reviewer2787429
Security analyst at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees
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Room For Improvement

Mimecast Advanced Email Security is criticized for complex installation, costly pricing, and numerous functionality and support issues.
Perception Point Advanced Email Security needs improved policies, reporting, integration, user interface, threat intelligence, and enhanced anti-spam features.
A lot of emails were missed despite being known samples.
Raghav Pandey
Senior Tech. Lead at WE
Mimecast Email Security is somewhat expensive compared to the competition in the Indian market.
KishoreSugumar
Co-Founder & VP-Sales at QuantumShield Technologies LLP
A removal of the hyperlinks while keeping either the image or the text that leads to the hyperlink in the email would be beneficial; everything else should be stripped down if there is potential harm.
reviewer2500197
IT Manager at a logistics company with 201-500 employees
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Seamless integration with other security solutions is also something I recommend.
GOUTHAMKRISHNA
Senior Information Security Analyst at Lumora Security
Integration and end-user interaction can be improved as the current system does not allow end-users to send back information to the platform, unlike Google Workspace or competitive tools like Ironscales.
reviewer2679780
Works
Perception Point Advanced Email Security can be improved by increasing the speed of analysis and delivery.
reviewer2787429
Security analyst at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees
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Setup Cost

Enterprise buyers view Mimecast's email security as costly, with subscription fees per user and competitors like Microsoft Defender more affordable.
Perception Point Advanced Email Security offers competitive, value-driven pricing based on inbox count, supporting flexible payment options.
The pricing is higher for Mimecast, particularly for the Indian market, where it is considered expensive.
Raghav Pandey
Senior Tech. Lead at WE
Regarding the price, I think that in terms of similar products, it is pretty much in the same line, so I think it's reasonable.
reviewer2500197
IT Manager at a logistics company with 201-500 employees
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No quotes available
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Valuable Features

Mimecast Advanced Email Security provides comprehensive protection, easy integration, user-friendly setup, and valuable insights for enhanced email security.
Perception Point Advanced Email Security provides AI-driven threat detection, quick delivery, and detailed reporting for enhanced organizational security.
Mimecast Email Security offers certain features inherent to the product which are beneficial.
KishoreSugumar
Co-Founder & VP-Sales at QuantumShield Technologies LLP
A distinct advantage of Mimecast is its ability to block phishing and impostor attacks, which are significant threats currently.
Raghav Pandey
Senior Tech. Lead at WE
If it's not valid, it doesn't open at all, which means it's not harming the computers.
reviewer2500197
IT Manager at a logistics company with 201-500 employees
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I get weekly reporting, and by doing that, I can go and talk to these people directly and make them aware of how many attacks they had and where the attacks are coming from and not only the source of the email, but what category of emails that they are receiving.
GraftonCole
IT at a retailer with 11-50 employees
Perception Point Advanced Email Security has a correct price point and offers very good email filtering capabilities.
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Works
For our users, we can identify any high-risk users or any account takeover items coming for our users, and those features are excellent and recently included in Perception Point Advanced Email Security.
GOUTHAMKRISHNA
Senior Information Security Analyst at Lumora Security
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Categories and Ranking

Mimecast Email and Collabor...
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
39
Ranking in other categories
Email Archiving (2nd), Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (19th), Office 365 Protection (2nd), Secure Email Gateway (SEG) (3rd)
Perception Point Advanced E...
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (16th), Internet Security (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Messaging and Collaboration solutions, they serve different purposes. Mimecast Email and Collaboration Threat Protection is designed for Secure Email Gateway (SEG) and holds a mindshare of 17.1%, up 11.1% compared to last year.
Perception Point Advanced Email Security, on the other hand, focuses on Email Security, holds 2.0% mindshare, down 2.3% since last year.
Secure Email Gateway (SEG) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Mimecast Email and Collaboration Threat Protection17.1%
Proofpoint Email Protection21.1%
Microsoft Defender for Office 36519.9%
Other41.9%
Secure Email Gateway (SEG)
Email Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Perception Point Advanced Email Security2.0%
Microsoft Defender for Office 3658.8%
Proofpoint Email Protection8.1%
Other81.1%
Email Security
 

Featured Reviews

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Test Logix
Email Security Engineer at Logic Infosecurity
Experience high detection and user-friendly policies with reliable email security implementation
The system is not user-friendly because you have to create policies that are mapped in a dictionary. As an IT engineer, I understand how it works, but explaining it to another IT person can be difficult. Having more user-friendly dashboards would improve the work experience. In Mimecast Email Security, checking policies in the dictionary or gateway is very complicated, and not everyone understands this process. If you examine the Check Point portal, it's user-friendly with easily accessible tabs that anyone can explore. With Mimecast Email Security, making changes might impact existing mailboxes. The portal is complicated compared to Check Point's user-friendly interface.
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GOUTHAMKRISHNA
Senior Information Security Analyst at Lumora Security
Advanced email security has reduced phishing risk and has improved multi-layered threat detection
I would like to improve reporting in Perception Point Advanced Email Security, along with adding options in the console where customers or users can create policies. That is what we are currently lacking; we need customized policies that we can create according to proofs of concept. If a customer is receiving cybersecurity advisory from any organization or their own company, it would be better if we could create an option to establish policies so that the AI and ML engine will work accordingly to those policies. Currently, they have the feature, but we need to request them in the backend, and they will be doing it for us from the backend. This process is difficult for us, as every time we want to make policy adjustments, we have to send them an email or get support. It is challenging sometimes for some customers when this type of advisory or policy change request occurs. I would like to see custom reports as an additional feature in the future to make it better. Some customers might require customized reporting based on their requirements and priorities. Seamless integration with other security solutions is also something I recommend. Third-party tools such as other XDR or SIEM tools or other MDR tools would benefit from seamless integration as well.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
5%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Retailer
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise13
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Mimecast Email Security with Targeted Threat Protection?
The interface of this solution is very easy to navigate and user-friendly. There is no delivery in email and other communications, making it reliable. The configuration is relatively easy.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mimecast Email Security with Targeted Threat Protection?
Do you know anything about the pricing and cost of the Mimecast Email Security?
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What needs improvement with Mimecast Email Security with Targeted Threat Protection?
There is room for improvement since new threats are emerging. Considering the availability of new features would be worthwhile. Mimecast Email Security is somewhat expensive compared to the competi...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Perception Point Advanced Email Security?
In Brazil, the dollar price affects the cost. Perception Point Advanced Email Security is about 50 percent less expensive.
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What needs improvement with Perception Point Advanced Email Security?
I would like to improve reporting in Perception Point Advanced Email Security, along with adding options in the console where customers or users can create policies. That is what we are currently l...
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What is your primary use case for Perception Point Advanced Email Security?
My main use case for Perception Point Advanced Email Security is proactive defense against advanced threats, particularly phishing, zero-day attacks, and malware that a standard filter might miss. ...
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Mimecast Email and Collaboration Threat Protection
March 2026
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March 2026
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Also Known As

Mimecast Email Security with Targeted Threat Protection, Mimecast Web Security, Mimecast Mailbox Continuity, Mimecast Advanced Email Security
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Overview

Mimecast Advanced Email Security offers advanced features like sandboxing, email archiving, and phishing protection. It's known for integration with Microsoft 365 and user-friendly admin management, making it a robust choice for secure communications.

Focused on safeguarding emails, Mimecast Advanced Email Security integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365, providing features such as sandboxing, spam filtering, and email archiving. It delivers comprehensive protection against phishing, identity threats, and impersonation attempts. Administrators benefit from the ability to monitor external communications and customize configurations, enhancing email security. Users appreciate the intuitive admin console and responsive support team. Although it faces challenges in threat detection rates and administration complexity, its capabilities in email monitoring, spam filtering, and URL inspection remain valued by enterprises seeking reliable email security that supports compliance needs.

What key features should users explore?
  • Sandboxing: Analyzes attachments in a secure environment to detect threats.
  • Email Archiving: Provides secure long-term storage of emails for compliance.
  • Spam Filtering: Prevents unsolicited emails from clogging the inbox.
  • URL Inspection: Checks links in emails for malicious content.
  • Phishing Protection: Guards against deceptive tactics to protect sensitive data.
What benefits can impact ROI?
  • Regulatory Compliance: Facilitates adherence to standards such as HIPAA.
  • Integration: Enhances existing systems with seamless Microsoft 365 integration.
  • Support: Offers a responsive support team to resolve issues promptly.
  • Email Security: Improves threat prevention with effective spam and phishing protections.

Mimecast Advanced Email Security is implemented across industries to protect against email threats like phishing, spam, and malicious attachments. It serves as both a gateway and an archiving tool, supporting compliance in healthcare and finance by offering features like URL protection and data loss prevention. Enterprises leverage its capabilities to secure inbound and outbound communications effectively.

Mimecast

Perception Point Advanced Email Security is a comprehensive solution designed to protect organizations from advanced email threats. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, it offers multi-layered defense mechanisms to detect and block sophisticated attacks such as phishing, malware, and ransomware. 

With its advanced threat intelligence capabilities, it can identify and neutralize zero-day threats in real-time. The solution also provides robust data loss prevention features, ensuring sensitive information remains secure. Its user-friendly interface allows for easy management and monitoring of email security, while its seamless integration with existing email platforms ensures a hassle-free deployment process. 

Perception Point Advanced Email Security is a reliable and efficient solution that safeguards organizations against the ever-evolving landscape of email-based threats.

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Sample Customers

Azizi Developments, Affinity Credit Union, Aftercare, Al Abbar Group
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