Proofpoint Email Protection vs Trellix Collaboration Security comparison

Proofpoint and Trellix are both solutions in the Email Security category. Proofpoint is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.4, while Trellix is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.8. Proofpoint holds a 6.3% mindshare in Email Security, compared to Trellix’s 2.4% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Proofpoint users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Trellix users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 5, 2024

Proofpoint Email Protection and Trellix Collaboration Security compete in the email security market. Proofpoint seems to have the upper hand in blocking sophisticated email threats, while Trellix specializes in robust collaboration security integrations.

Features: Proofpoint provides strong anti-phishing, business email compromise protection, and targeted attack prevention with valuable sandbox updates and URL rewriting. Its interface integrates security features like SPF and DMARC, alongside excellent spam filtering and an intuitive dashboard. Trellix is noted for its simplicity and extensive integration capabilities, meeting diverse collaboration needs.

Room for Improvement: Proofpoint needs better integration with complex environments and improved search functionality. Users also suggest refining local support and enhancing threat intelligence, while its pricing is noted as expensive with limited email encryption features. Trellix could benefit from improved single sign-on features and better integration, especially in QR code scanning and threat landscape adaptation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Proofpoint supports both cloud and on-premises configurations, though it faces challenges in hybrid deployments. Customer service is responsive yet sometimes delayed in urgent situations. Trellix offers smoother deployments, particularly in collaborative environments, but could improve on customer service response times.

Pricing and ROI: Proofpoint, though considered expensive, offers a strong ROI by effectively reducing spam and blocking threats. The pricing varies with user count and features. Trellix's license costs are also high but justified by competitive features, both reflecting significant ROI through enhanced security, though pricing is a concern for some organizations.

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Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Email Security category, the mindshare of Cloudflare One is 1.7%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Proofpoint Email Protection is 6.3%, down from 7.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trellix Collaboration Security is 2.4%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Email Security Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Proofpoint Email Protection	6.3%
Trellix Collaboration Security	2.4%
Cloudflare One	1.7%
Other	89.6%

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Featured Reviews

Cobe Van Coller

Network Architect at IP Dimension

Cloud security has improved remote access and has reduced costs for smaller client sites

I have used Cloudflare One's Identity-Aware Proxy, and it is quite straightforward from what I have seen so far. The app registration on the Azure side integrates fully into Cloudflare, and I am very satisfied with that part because it is easy to set up. The integration of Cloudflare One's Secure Web Gateway and Zero Trust Network Access works without any issues. That part is pretty automatic, and if you complete the rest of the setup, it comes together by itself with no issues from my side. What makes it nice is that we can actually start replacing on-site firewalls at this stage for the smaller clients because it does not matter if they go to a coffee shop or work from home; they are still secured by the same connection. The hops get shorter and you get better latency. We have done testing to see if it is better. One thing that we did notice with our proof of concept with our current client is that they have people connecting from the UK. When they used their previous VPN solution, uploading CAD drawings and other files to the server took a long time. They mentioned that it is much quicker on Cloudflare One's solution. I definitely believe that is part of the improved performance, and I am satisfied with that as well. What is nice about Cloudflare One is that it makes the setup easier and also easier to train technicians to maintain it. Compared to legacy systems, we do not need to get fancy firewalls in place that are costly. That is definitely also a cost-saver with Cloudflare One.

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Siva_Prasad

Principal Consultant at Infosys

Email defenses have reduced phishing incidents and protect sensitive data across our enterprise

As things are evolving and threats develop in unpredictable ways, Proofpoint must adopt AI solutions and agentic solutions more aggressively and provide them to customers as part of service offerings. Inbuilt AI solutions would add more value and make Proofpoint a more premium choice for customers. With the help of AI solutions, agentic AI, and generative AI capabilities, the product would be more efficient than it currently is. Filtering false positives is highly challenging because it is impossible for humans to identify which emails are genuine and which are spam. Proofpoint should focus more on this area with back-end agents or other tools. Proofpoint should decide which emails are genuine and which are spam so it is not a challenge for end users. When receiving an email, end users should not have to determine whether to respond or not. Proofpoint should not release such spam emails and should strictly block such spam and spoof emails based on connection IPs. Currently, false positives occur in the product, and while this occurs in every product, it is an area where Proofpoint can focus on improving and reducing false positives. One email is enough for an end user to be deceived and lose money, so addressing this area is critical.

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Jorge Abalo

Endpoint Security Analyst at BNP Paribas

Endpoint protection has strengthened network control and has simplified global threat response

In my opinion, the best features Trellix Collaboration Security offers include the firewall, the on-access scan, and the ability to obtain daily signatures for the latest malware. These daily signatures, referred to as content, ensure that we are protected against the most recent malware threats recognized by other companies. Another feature I particularly enjoy is the capability to maintain different locations that can communicate with the fabric, or DXL fabric as I refer to it, allowing me to create something akin to an EDR for immediate responses to resolve issues. The DXL fabric has helped my organization by enabling communication between different locations, such as one in Europe, another in South America, and one here. This fabric communicates with a broker that interacts with the TIE servers, which maintain the reputation of files, certificates, and known signatures from various regions including Europe, South America, and Canada. When something suspicious occurs, such as a certificate appearing malicious on an application, I can easily click and indicate that I trust this file, and through the fabric, I can apply an exclusion for that application across all locations simultaneously. Other features I find valuable include the SSO integration with Trellix EPO, specifically SAML SSO, allowing people not to have to manage usernames and passwords if they already utilize an SSO service for SAML; I consider this functionality to be quite beneficial.

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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

"Enables me to work from two locations."

"The best feature is rate limiting. If I'm expecting 500 visits per hour, Cloudflare will limit the requests if I suddenly get 50,000."

"It's the endpoint exposition. We don't need to expose our VPN server to the internet and need a zero-test solution. I can apply some conditional access to the endpoint that's connecting to our network to check their security policies or the security condition of their workstation. Once the workstation is trying to connect to my internal network, then I would like to check the discrete condition of these endpoints that are trying to access my internal network. We created some conditional access. We have CrowdStrike, to check if the CrowdStrike is installed, to check if it's updated, and to check for Windows updates. We created some conditional policies to check it."

"Cloudflare, in my opinion, was easy to implement."

"What makes it nice is that we can actually start replacing on-site firewalls at this stage for the smaller clients because it does not matter if they go to a coffee shop or work from home; they are still secured by the same connection."

"The tool also offers good scalability, and the dashboard, along with real-time analytics, is very good."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform removes the risk of exposing the applications to the public."

"Using Cloudflare One makes my work quite easy because for DDoS protection, all I need to do is understand the OSI model and click; it makes it easier than trying to write a command line or use a Linux command."

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"I like all the features with Proofpoint, such as how it filters the spam and marketing mail, lost reality mail, blocks phishing attacks, blocks malicious attachments, and stops phishing links. Also it can defend against the business email compromise impersonation technique. It is a complete solution for all email attacks. It filters for the bad, malicious attachments. If there is any executable file, it can be deleted. It is a good, complete solution."

"It was easy to set up."

"Compared to other products, Proofpoint's real-time threat intelligence makes it less noisy; they collect and share threat information effectively, which benefits all customers."

"We have a lot fewer malicious emails coming in since implementing this product."

"The Tap and Trap features. They are the best features."

"The pricing is great, it has a nice interface, the features are very good, the stability is very good, and the solution is scalable."

"They have customized security rules, mature rules, anti-virus protection, as well as email authentication similar to SPF, DKIM, and DMARC."

"URL scanning and online relay service are the most valuable features of Proofpoint Email Protection."

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"We can control this solution from the cloud and are able to access it from wherever we are."

"FireEye ETP has blocked several campaigns that lead to the post compromise deployment of ransomware, Obfuscated Outlook Phishing impersonation, Attachment based Phishing."

"The solution offers almost every feature that customers need in one solution, for example, spam filtering, antivirus, et cetera, with almost zero false positives."

"Trellix Collaboration Security has positively impacted our organization by making our collaboration environment very safe, allowing our team to share files and links without worrying about threats."

"The accessibility is one of the features that I love; we can control it from the cloud and we can access it from anywhere."

"FireEye Email Security helps us prevent spam and phishing emails and all other business-compromised email attacks."

"Trellix Collaboration Security has positively impacted my organization by improving security, making teamwork more effective, and ensuring collaboration has become smoother."

"FireEye Email Security is easy to use."

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Cons

"The free plan has limitations. For example, I can only set up three rules, and the application firewall is unavailable."

"Automation could be improved where you can easily add a TLS and SSL certificate to an application or web app if the developer did not include it."

"The onboarding process can be improved a little bit."

"I would like them to include a VPN feature to provide a secure connection to the data center."

"Cloudflare One is not very powerful, but for what we require, it is basic and sufficient."

"Feedback could be enhanced. While I work efficiently with Clover as a partner in Mexico City, sometimes the information and requests are easier to manage with more concrete solutions."

"The response time for support must be reduced."

"Operating and tuning the product is difficult."

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"There is room for improvement in detecting and preventing phishing attacks. While the solution performs well in some aspects, it struggles with phishing threats."

"I want Security Awareness Training in there as a package deal. A lot of companies are starting to value email security a little bit more and take it a little bit more seriously, and the great product that we link together with a lot of these sales is a training product called Security Awareness Training. It is an upsell that we do with Proofpoint, and it is definitely something that I recommend everybody with email security to look into. It would be great if Security Awareness Training is included with the email security."

"Given my other experience with other vendors, I think they are a bit on the high end and a bit on the pricey end for the email security functionality that we were using."

"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."

"I feel Proofpoint Email Protection can be improved by providing a better user experience."

"The flexibility of the solution can be improved."

"The solution's server console and cluster dashboard have been the same for four years so need to be upgraded."

"I have not noticed much change in operational efficiency after implementing Proofpoint Email Protection, but the process execution is light."

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"If you really need something powerful to handle multiple routes and delivery points then this solution might not be for you."

"I would like the solution to be able to automatically quarantine the malicious emails before getting to the user's mailbox and continue with regular email operations. This could result in the user clicking the email before the purge operation is completed."

"The reporting aspect of the solution needs improvement."

"The solution must provide features to scan QR codes for threats."

"The spam detection feature could be better."

"I chose a nine out of ten because some improvements are required, especially concerning East-West traffic or zero-day vulnerabilities."

"There is a need for improved integration with totally different products, such as a rapid server."

"Support services need enhancement. The existing support team is derived from both McAfee and FireEye, with FireEye having been more adept in support."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"My company has to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. There are no hidden charges apart from the licensing costs of the solution."

"The solution's pricing lacks transparency."

"The prices are slightly expensive."

"The price tag is no longer $200,000, but rather $300,000 to $400,000. It's twice."

"The pricing is somewhere in the middle. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform's pricing is good."

"The solution is not that expensive."

"The pricing of the solution is cheap. The licensing cost is also very low. I rate the cost and pricing a three out of ten."

"Pricing has recently been increased and the cost is a downside"

"It is multiple times more expensive, which made it very much less attractive."

"Annually, it costs us about $92,000. This is pretty much what it costs us. There is no additional cost."

"It is expensive."

"I rate the price of Proofpoint Email Protection a four out of five."

"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 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."

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"The solution requires a license to be purchased for every user."

"The cost is very high."

"The licensing is on a yearly basis."

"I rate the product price as nine out of ten, where ten is the most expensive, and one is the cheapest. There is no need to pay any extra charges apart from the licensing costs."

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Top Industries

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Construction Company

19%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

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Construction Company

15%

Healthcare Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	12

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Small Business	28
Midsize Enterprise	24
Large Enterprise	62

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Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	17

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Also Known As

Cloudflare Area 1 Email Security, Cloudflare Bot Management, Cloudflare Gateway, Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform, Cloudflare DDoS, Cloudflare SASE & SSE Platform

Proofpoint Enterprise Protection, Proofpoint Digital Protection

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Overview

Cloudflare One is a comprehensive platform for security, performance, and connectivity. It provides features like rate limiting, DDoS protection, and application access, tailored to enhance user experience while securing internet access and accelerating communications.

Designed to integrate security measures with ease of use and scalability, Cloudflare One offers a secure web gateway and zero trust network access. These features ensure seamless setup and operation, making connectivity reliable and protected. Users appreciate its integrated console, intuitive interface, and the ability to manage risk effectively. It offers straightforward deployment, improves latency, and boasts cost-effectiveness. While its onboarding process and documentation need enhancement, its value in content delivery and application shielding is notable. Despite challenges in integrating Cloudflare Access with existing VPNs and the need for better automation and support, it remains vital for DNS and infrastructure protection.

What features make Cloudflare One stand out?

Rate Limiting: Controls the traffic rate to prevent abuse.
DDoS Protection: Shields applications from distributed denial-of-service attacks.
Secure Web Gateway: Provides secure internet access with seamless operation.
Zero Trust Network Access: Ensures secure, application-based connectivity without relying on traditional VPNs.
Access for Connectivity: Facilitates access to internal applications securely.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Security: Robust measures for DNS and browsing protection.
Performance: Enhanced site accessibility and communication speed.
Cost-Effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing for its features.
Ease of Deployment: Straightforward and efficient setup process.

In industries like finance, retail, and technology, Cloudflare One is crucial for enabling secure remote access and protecting web applications against dynamic threats. It supports compliance access policies and enhances content delivery, playing a key role in safeguarding digital infrastructure.

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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.

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Trellix Collaboration Security enhances communication platforms with robust protective measures, utilizing threat intelligence, secure file sharing, customizable dashboards, and cloud compatibility. Its design fosters real-time threat prevention with features like deep packet inspection and automatic mail scans.

Established to secure communications, Trellix Collaboration Security employs advanced technologies like GTI threat intelligence and SSL to ensure data safety. Users benefit from real-time threat detection, streamlined cloud integration, and a responsive interface. Its functionalities include automatic email scanning, firewall and anti-spam capabilities that build a reliable security infrastructure revered for its scalability and straightforward deployment. Trellix also integrates threat intelligence tools and enhances control over security operations, encouraging efficient prevention strategies.

What are the essential features of Trellix Collaboration Security?

GTI Threat Intelligence: Provides insights into potential threats.
Deep Packet Inspection: Examines data packets to detect malicious activities.
Secure File Sharing: Facilitates secure exchanging of files.
Customizable Dashboards: Offers adaptable views for tailored monitoring.
Automatic Mail Scans: Identifies and filters threats in emails.

Which benefits and ROI should be considered?

Real-Time Threat Response: Ensures immediate action against detected threats.
Cloud Platform Compatibility: Supports hybrid environments for flexible operations.
Scalability: Adapts to the growing security needs without compromising efficiency.
User-Friendly Interface: Enhances user interaction and ease of use.

In distinct industries like finance and healthcare, Trellix Collaboration Security plays a crucial role in ensuring email protection and secure data exchange. It helps these sectors combat threats like phishing and unauthorized access by leveraging advanced scanning methods and integrating management tools such as LDAP. Organizations value its ability to safeguard network communications and manage large-scale endpoints effectively, whether on-premise or in the cloud. The solution's customization and configuration capabilities allow tailored implementations, ensuring optimal protection across diverse operational needs.

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