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SonicWall Email Security vs Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security comparison

SonicWall and Trend Micro are both solutions in the Email Security category. SonicWall is ranked #31 with an average rating of 7.7, while Trend Micro is ranked #34 with an average rating of 7.0. SonicWall holds a 0.5% mindshare in Email Security, compared to Trend Micro’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of SonicWall users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Trend Micro users who would recommend it.
SonicWall Email Security
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87% willing to recommend
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

SonicWall Email Security and Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security are competing products in the email security category. SonicWall Email Security has an advantage in pricing and customer support, whereas Trend Micro stands out with its feature set.

Features: SonicWall Email Security includes advanced threat protection, real-time anti-spam, and anti-phishing capabilities. Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security features comprehensive threat intelligence, enhanced cloud security, and a wide security suite.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SonicWall Email Security offers seamless integration and quick customer service with a straightforward deployment model. Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security involves a more complex setup but provides extensive support options.

Pricing and ROI: SonicWall Email Security is known for competitive setup costs and high return on investment, while Trend Micro, though associated with higher costs, offers substantial long-term returns due to its extensive features.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

SonicWall Email Security
Ranking in Email Security
31st
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Trend Micro InterScan Messa...
Ranking in Email Security
34th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Secure Email Gateway (SEG) (14th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Email Security category, the mindshare of SonicWall Email Security is 0.5%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security is 0.6%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Email Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SonicWall Email Security0.5%
Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security0.6%
Other98.9%
Email Security
 

Featured Reviews

Swapnil Kulkarni - PeerSpot reviewer
Has consistently supported security needs for mid-sized teams with affordable deployment
I do not work with Cloud Secure Edge, CSE, or SMA apart from SonicWall NSA. I am not satisfied with phishing protection, as it falls completely under the email domain security. The customizable policy configuration does not help to tailor email security overall because our systems are not integrated with SonicWall Email Security. We are not using reporting and analytics because it requires completely different software. While all required features are available in SonicWall Email Security for SMBs and startups, we lack analytics features. They provide an option to purchase a complete separate product for analytics, but despite initially having purchased the paper license, due to technical limitations or changes, we cannot use that product. Now they require additional fees to access the analytics feature.
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Abdul Waris - PeerSpot reviewer
Deploy features like DLP and BEC for enhanced security
Multiple clients are using email security. We provide solutions based on what they need, and we configure them accordingly as per the requirement With Trend Micro email security gateway, we can deploy features like DLP and BEC. It includes Office 365 protection and sandboxing. This provides…
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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 most valuable feature of SonicWall Email Security is the blocking of emails using keywords. If there are any particular keywords in the subject, that we want to block from receiving from a particular person we can do it. Additionally, the blocking of emails is easy. we can release that one and we can block some of the keywords also like that."
"SonicWall Email Security uses multi-layer cloud security."
"The most valuable feature is that it protects from spam."
"The most valuable features are the anti-spam, anti-phishing, anti-virus, and anti-spoofing."
"The anti-spam aspect of the solution is its most valuable feature."
"This solution provides very good email security that protects us against spamming and malware."
"Beside a few issues with specificity in the email protection controls, this product is very good at handling email security."
"It is a very scalable solution."
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"With Trend Micro email security gateway, we can deploy features like DLP and BEC."
"The solution provides protection with its Email Track Records and Machine Manual features."
"With Trend Micro email security gateway, we can deploy features like DLP and BEC."
"The technical support services are excellent."
 

Cons

"The pricing could be improved."
"They should integrate the solution with third-party platforms."
"SonicWall Email Security could improve by making the file blocking and the release feature easier to use"
"The pricing could be improved."
"The technical support from the company is not always very good at solving issues, but they offer access to a good community of users where problems are easily solved."
"We would like to see more information on a dashboard about what is happening when it comes to spamming and malware."
"I am not satisfied with phishing protection, as it falls completely under the email domain security."
"Updates could be released more frequently."
More SonicWall Email Security cons
"There is room for improvement in content filtration, expressions, file sharing, and policy configuration."
"There is room for improvement in content filtration, expressions, file sharing, and policy configuration."
"The solution's pricing could be improved."
"The product's pricing could be more flexible."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have a two-year license subscription and the price is very high."
"The platform offers a yearly license."
"The overall price of SonicWall Email Security should be reduced and there should be an option to purchase one or two licenses more instead of their current policy of bulk increases only. There should be more flexibility in the licensing model. Each license cost approximately $33 annually."
"When compared with Cisco, it is very well priced. Cisco is very expensive."
"I rate the application’s pricing a five out of ten."
"The cost is cheaper than Sophos. I would rate it as five out of ten."
"Our customers purchase the solution's yearly license."
"Trend Micro is an expensive solution."
"I rate Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security’s pricing a seven out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Construction Company
11%
Educational Organization
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Performing Arts
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise3
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about SonicWall Email Security?
According to our customers, the product's most valuable feature is the ability to detect spam and reduce phishing emails.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SonicWall Email Security?
The solution is affordable.
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What needs improvement with SonicWall Email Security?
I do not work with Cloud Secure Edge, CSE, or SMA apart from SonicWall NSA. I am not satisfied with phishing protection, as it falls completely under the email domain security. The customizable pol...
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What do you like most about Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security?
The technical support services are excellent.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security?
The price is a bit high because the market is highly competitive. Multiple platforms are available, so we have to choose based on comparison.
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What needs improvement with Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security?
There is room for improvement in content filtration, expressions, file sharing, and policy configuration. We could decrease the price in email security gateway and cloud security services.
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Also Known As

Dell SonicWALL Email Security Platform, SonicWall Hosted Email Security
InterScan Messaging Security
 

Overview

SonicWALL Email Security Platform offers powerful protection to keep email threats out. And sensitive data in. With innovative protection techniques for both inbound and outbound email plus unique management tools, the Email Security platform delivers superior email protection today while standing ready to stop the new attacks of tomorrow.
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Trend MicroTM InterScan™ Messaging Security provides the most comprehensive protection against both traditional and targeted attacks. Using the correlated intelligence from Trend Micro™ Smart Protection Network™ and optional sandbox execution analysis, it blocks spam, phishing, and advanced persistent threats (APTs). The included hybrid SaaS deployment option combines a powerful gateway virtual appliance with a SaaS pre- lter that stops majority of threats and spam in the cloud—closer to their source. This hybrid solution delivers the best of both worlds: the privacy and control of an on-premises appliance with an in-the-cloud pre- lter for resource ef ciency and proactive protection.

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Sample Customers

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September 2025
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