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Trend Micro Email Security vs Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Trend Micro Email Security
Ranking in Email Security
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Trend Micro InterScan Messa...
Ranking in Email Security
35th
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 August 2025, in the Email Security category, the mindshare of Trend Micro Email Security is 2.4%, down from 3.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security is 0.6%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Email Security
 

Featured Reviews

Nadeem Syed - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers comprehensive security, easy integration, and good support
It integrated easily. About 99% of the time, we do not face any challenges in integrating any product of Trend Micro with the existing network. It is usually compatible with all kinds of networks. They have recently added AI to all Trend Micro products. It makes life a little bit easier by catching viruses, providing solutions, and helping out whenever you are stuck somewhere. It is one of the very good features they have right now. For example, one of our clients experienced a network attack and became confused about resolving the issues. The AI was helpful by suggesting initial steps to solve the problem.
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…

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 features of the solution are spam protection and email continuity."
"The solution's most valuable feature is ATP (Advanced Threat Protection), which utilizes the machine learning algorithm."
"The most valuable features include email filtering to block spam and phishing attempts, the use of DMARC for email authentication, and robust malware scanning."
"Some people can hack our system by sending emails from our domain to our domain. This is blocked completely by Trend Micro."
"Trend Micro Email Security has a feature for secure protection of OneDrive, Google Drive, and CloudApp security."
"Since implementing it, we've seen a significant improvement in security. We no longer receive spam emails, and we're protected from various cyberattacks, including ransomware and social engineering."
"Trend Micro Email Security’s most valuable feature is spam filtering."
"Trend Micro Email Security is a robust solution with quick performance. It works autonomously without the need for an administrator."
"With Trend Micro email security gateway, we can deploy features like DLP and BEC."
"With Trend Micro email security gateway, we can deploy features like DLP and BEC."
"The technical support services are excellent."
"The solution provides protection with its Email Track Records and Machine Manual features."
 

Cons

"The capacity handling and the scalability of the solution need to be improved since I feel Trend Micro lacks in such areas."
"Trend Micro Email Security could improve by advancing its artificial intelligence in email security. There are rules that have to be configured. There should be less configuring."
"The tool's dashboard is old."
"In terms of improvement, reducing false positives would improve the system."
"The only negative thing about Trend Micro Email Security is its price. It could be less expensive."
"The send box needs improvement to match other products."
"There needs to be more documentation for the product."
"There is a lot of room for improvement towards the phishing kind of email filtering, with the different hijacking attacks, and with the kind of password attacks which these phisher attackers do."
"The product's pricing could be more flexible."
"The solution's pricing could be improved."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is more accessible compared to some other solutions, like FortiMail. It offers excellent value for the price."
"The solution's pricing is very optimum, given its quality, features, and stability."
"The tool must improve its pricing."
"The cost is about $6,000 for 300 users for one year."
"The price of Trend Micro Email Security is more than Sophos' similar solution."
"The solution is inexpensive so we recommend it to small to mid-sized businesses."
"The price of Trend Micro Email Security is annual. There are no additional fees."
"Trend Micro Email Security is not an expensive solution."
"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
14%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Insurance Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Performing Arts
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Trend Micro Email Security?
The tool provides a strong defense against attacks. It is also easy to use. Trend Micro Email Security's integration capabilities are great.
What needs improvement with Trend Micro Email Security?
They need to improve the dashboard in the future to make the product more effective.
What advice do you have for others considering Trend Micro Email Security?
There's not much difference between similar products; almost everything is the same, but the dashboard was a very deciding factor for us. I would definitely recommend this product to others, but it...
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.
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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InterScan Messaging Security
 

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Sample Customers

MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Air21, Azra Solutions, CBOSS, De Montfort University, Depaeuw, DHR Health, Fukui University Hospital
Copa Airlines, Air21, BookMyShow, Bulgarian American Credit Bank, Canadian Museum of History, CIBIL, Community National Bank, Dar Al-Handasah
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