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# Compare Egress Protect vs Proofpoint Email Protection

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> Detailed comparison between Egress Protect and Proofpoint Email Protection. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Egress Protect | Proofpoint Email Protection |
| **Overall rating** | 4.1/5 | 4.2/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 23 | 45 |
| **Starting Price** | £90.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop) |
| **Support** | 24/7 (Live rep) | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Documentation | Live Online, Webinars |

## Best for

### Egress Protect

Egress Intelligent Email Security is scalable to companies of all sizes and industries with a strong presence in public sector, financial institutions and healthcare.

### Proofpoint Email Protection

Online email protection tool that enables businesses of all sizes to filter, detect \&amp; block any inbound or outbound threats \&amp; imposter attacks through internal mail defense.

## Key features

### Egress Protect

- Activity Dashboard
- Archiving & Retention
- Encryption
- Policy Management
- Reporting/Analytics

### Proofpoint Email Protection

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Anomaly/Malware Detection
- Application Security
- Data Verification
- Email Management
- Email Monitoring
- Encryption
- Event Analysis
- Event Logs
- Monitoring
- Network Monitoring
- Policy Management
- Real-time Alerts
- Reporting/Analytics
- Spam Analysis
- Threat Protection
- Threat Response

## Links

- [View Egress Protect Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/162378/egress-switch)
- [View Proofpoint Email Protection Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/175873/proofpoint-email-protection)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/162378/175873/egress-switch/vs/proofpoint-email-protection)

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