Trend Micro Email Security vs Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security comparison

Trend Micro Email Security and Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security are both solutions in the Email Security category. Trend Micro Email Security is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.6, while Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security is ranked #35. Trend Micro Email Security holds a 1.8% mindshare in Email Security, compared to Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Trend Micro Email Security users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Trend Micro Email Security and Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security compete in the domain of comprehensive email protection, with InterScan Messaging Security having the upper hand due to its advanced features.

Features: Trend Micro Email Security provides anti-phishing, spam filtering, and standard email threat protection. On the other hand, Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security offers advanced content filtering, data loss prevention, and a broader set of functionalities encompassing complex email threat scenarios.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Trend Micro Email Security excels with its cloud-based deployment, offering seamless integration and quick setup paired with reliable customer service. Conversely, Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security involves a more complex setup yet provides extensive support ensuring deployment issues are addressed efficiently.

Pricing and ROI: Trend Micro Email Security is more cost-effective, featuring lower initial setup costs and a quicker ROI. In contrast, Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security entails a larger upfront investment, yet compensates with substantial long-term value due to its extensive capabilities.

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Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Email Security category, the mindshare of Cloudflare One is 1.4%, down from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trend Micro Email Security is 1.8%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security is 0.5%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Email Security Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Trend Micro Email Security	1.8%
Cloudflare One	1.4%
Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security	0.5%
Other	96.3%

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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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AsadAli

SOC Team Lead at a security firm with 51-200 employees

Centralized protection has transformed email security and incident investigations by reducing false positives and improving behavioral threat detection

The challenges include the challenge of finalizing a product that has all the security features or capabilities that are usually required. For example, if there is an EDR platform that's just monitoring IDS signatures, it won't be as beneficial as one with behavioral monitoring and other critical aspects required according to the best practices of the industry. Additionally, if there is a product that can provide a centralized view Trend Vision One does, it really grabs the customer's interest because customers usually don't have to buy separate EDR, XDR, or SIEM solutions or a console for their SOC analyst or email security team. These challenges consist of managing multiple teams and products. Trend Micro Email Security comes in and solves these problems.Trend Micro Email Security is generally a bit more difficult to implement compared to the rest of the solutions such as network security modules or EDR modules, which are much easier. Trend Micro Email Security has some complexities in implementation, but there aren't any significant shortcomings that require Trend Micro to improve.

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Abdul Waris

Tech Operations at Martin Dow Limited

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

"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."

"Cloudflare DDoS mitigates DDoS attacks."

"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."

"The solution has different options that can be used to differentiate DDoS attacks."

"For Cloudflare Access, I am using the free plan...The most valuable feature is their protection."

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

"Cloudflare DDoS is better than its competitors for its security, deployment, and scalability."

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"I have experience with Trend Micro Email Security product and I can believe Trend Micro Email Security is excellent and scores very well; it is better in comparison to Microsoft Windows Defender or Microsoft Office 365."

"The most valuable features include email filtering to block spam and phishing attempts, the use of DMARC for email authentication, and robust malware scanning."

"It does a good job of ensuring users are not compromised via email."

"Trend Vision One has helped to reduce my time to detect and respond to threats; it was our gateway for almost 12 years."

"Trend Micro Email Security is a great point and a great advantage for us."

"Some people can hack our system by sending emails from our domain to our domain. This is blocked completely by Trend Micro."

"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."

"The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Email Security is the security level it provides. The solution is efficient."

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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

"Lacks a VPN feature to provide a secure connection to the data center."

"For the topic of improvement, providing some training material is one of my suggestions."

"Operating and tuning the product is difficult."

"When there are any dynamic changes in complex applications, the tool takes a lot of time, making its analytics-related area a major matter of concern where improvements are needed."

"There are premium tier live service and lower tier live service, so we opted for the lower tier. But there is no medium tier where we pay a little extra and get a bit more service. So if that can be improved."

"Our subscription plan for the solution has a limitation of bot signatures."

"The response time for support must be reduced."

"Cloudflare DDoS has poor technical support."

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"The send box needs improvement to match other products."

"There is room for improvement in threat detection, especially for advanced attacks and business email compromise."

"The initial setup was straightforward. This is a virtual appliance, it takes a short time to deploy the solution. However, it is not difficult if you understand the technology. You must have good knowledge of the email security area to set up the product correctly. There are many features in this solution and a high risk of having mistakes with the configuration."

"It is a bit expensive than the market price."

"The product must provide better customization features."

"The enterprise security feature needs improvement."

"The capacity handling and the scalability of the solution need to be improved since I feel Trend Micro lacks in such areas."

"The time to answer is a long time. It takes maybe three or four days until we have the answer for a case."

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"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."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's pricing lacks transparency."

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

"The solution is not that expensive."

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

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

"The prices are slightly 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."

"Trend Micro Email Security's pricing is reasonable."

"The solution's pricing is very optimum, given its quality, features, and stability."

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

"It's a VPN solution. Trend Micro is reasonably priced."

"The price is more accessible compared to some other solutions, like FortiMail. It offers excellent value for the price."

"Trend Micro Email Security is not an expensive solution."

"The cost is about $6,000 for 300 users for one year."

"The tool must improve its pricing."

More Trend Micro Email Security pricing and cost advice

"I rate Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security’s pricing a seven out of ten."

"Trend Micro is an expensive solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Insurance Company

Performing Arts

15%

Manufacturing Company

12%

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	10

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	23
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	8

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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 cho...

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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 de...

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What is your primary use case for Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security?

Multiple clients are using email security. We provide solutions based on what they need, and we configure them accord...

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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

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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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Trend Micro Email Security is a comprehensive solution designed to protect organizations from email-based threats. With advanced threat intelligence and machine learning algorithms, it provides real-time protection against spam, phishing, malware, and other email-borne attacks.

This product offers multi-layered security, including content filtering, URL reputation analysis, and attachment scanning, ensuring that malicious emails are blocked before they reach the users' inbox. It also includes data loss prevention capabilities, preventing sensitive information from being leaked via email.

Trend Micro Email Security is easy to deploy and manage, with a centralized management console that allows administrators to set policies, monitor email traffic, and generate reports.

With its robust security features and user-friendly interface, this product is an essential tool for organizations looking to safeguard their email communications.

TrendAI

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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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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