Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) vs VirusTotal comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 27, 2023
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Exchange Online P...
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
11th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (3rd)
VirusTotal
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Threat Intelligence Platforms (5th)
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the market share of Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) is 5.6% and it increased by 78.8% compared to the previous year. The market share of VirusTotal is 11.2% and it decreased by 7.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Anti-Malware Tools
Unique Categories:
Email Security
7.4%
Threat Intelligence Platforms
7.4%
 

Featured Reviews

Adrian Feregotto - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 11, 2023
Effective scanning and integrated right into Office 365 but needs better support
The solution is for general protection, specifically for email scanning to protect against threats The value of the solution is the fact that it's completely already integrated into the Office 365 environment so you don't have to go do different things to manage and be able to control, configure,…
Chinmay Banerjee - PeerSpot reviewer
May 10, 2024
Helps businesses collect threat data while keeping privacy in mind and apable of detecting, blocking, and removing viruses and malware
There are two gray areas I still need to explore. I have worked with VirusTotal because it easily integrates with over seventy antivirus scanners and blacklisting services. In addition to those there is much scope to improve and add other services or integrations. The areas for improvement are that VirusTotal is not using much AI or generative AI models, while other competitors are starting to build them. For example, VirusTotal's work is based on the setup done by their engineers. If you want to do scanning or protection activities for a specific site, app, or device, that is the area VirusTotal is currently focused on. But other competitors are building AI models that can do things like left-side scanning and provide auto-generated reports. VirusTotal has predefined reports, but there is a lot of manual effort involved. Secondly, the API is very limited if I want to integrate VirusTotal with other applications. They need to build more connectors and provide support for Webhook connectors for the API. If you can't build your own connector, it's always good to have provisions for Webhook setup connectors across platforms. Thirdly, Kaspersky, a competitor of VirusTotal, is using a methodology called "gatekeeper." A gatekeeper is a security system that protects the inside of a building from outside threats. This is the model Kaspersky is currently using. You have your website set up, but the entire army of VirusTotal or Kaspersky is standing guard, protecting you from the first gate itself. Right now, VirusTotal detects threats from your domain, but it is always better to verify inside the domain and protect it from the first level when people or malware are entering. This first level of protection is lacking in VirusTotal right now. The security bridge and protection gate are missing.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product's most valuable feature is third-party integrations."
"The initial setup is just a standard process."
"It's definitely scalable."
"Microsoft EOP's most valuable feature is a shared mailbox."
"What I like most about Microsoft Exchange Online Protection is its integration with Windows, so we have one central view for all alerts and incidents."
"It is easy to configure, easy to use, easy to add exclusions, easy to track, and easy to add anything else if you want."
"In general, my company is happy with Microsoft support...My company hasn't faced any stability issues with the solution."
"I like the product's ZAP feature."
"With VirusTotal, I can check for any hash, malware, file, domain, IP URL, or malicious URL, and Kaspersky stays clean."
"The most valuable feature is the worldwide malware information database."
"The product is easy to use with coding, such as Python or Java, via its API."
"It can scan the dark web and find if an email ID has been compromised. This is another area that we have not explored yet."
 

Cons

"The licensing can be on the expensive side, especially in the cloud space."
"We would like the solution to have more in-built intelligence in the way that it reviews potential security risks, rather than our team constantly having to update the policies."
"The biggest issue that I experience is that Microsoft keeps moving things around, and it's very inconsistent as to where you find the information when you're trying to work on different pieces."
"When the product is being updated, it changes some of the setups. The support team is also not good."
"The tool's classification for bulk email is cumbersome."
"The solution lacks to elaborate on its spam policies."
"I think the implementation could be more streamlined."
"If a company wants to put in line back-to-back anti-spam solutions, they need to work on that part because Microsoft recommends either you use EOP as a front line or you don't use it."
"The platform could improve in the areas of endpoints and networks."
"I would like to see an improved user interface and some automation."
"VirusTotal has predefined reports, but there is a lot of manual effort involved."
"VirusTotal is hard to understand because you need to know Google Docs to create queries, and it doesn't have documentation for that."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is very expensive, I rate the pricing a six. For licensing, we can make monthly or yearly payments. Right now, we pay 5 USD per month to secure a person's license."
"It's a high price."
"Apart from the license fee for the solution, there are no additional costs."
"The product is bundled with Microsoft 365."
"It is a low-price solution."
"The solution falls on the higher or more expensive side of the spectrum."
"Online Protection is fairly expensive."
"The price of Microsoft Exchange Online Protection is reasonable."
"VirusTotal is an expensive solution."
"The pricing is very economical."
"We are using VirusTotal with free licenses, managing the license limits across three or four accounts, thus incurring no costs."
"The pricing is reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Educational Organization
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 Microsoft Exchange Online Protection?
The initial setup was easy. The configuration process is very straightforward.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Exchange Online Protection?
We face challenges with reporting features and the lack of a proper dashboard in Microsoft's portal. There's no graphical interface, which other products offer. The reporting features need improvem...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Exchange Online Protection?
The main use case is to block suspicious links in emails. However, some functionalities like SIPP attachment are not available in the basic EOP. Alos, complete phishing protection is also not avail...
What do you like most about VirusTotal?
With VirusTotal, I can check for any hash, malware, file, domain, IP URL, or malicious URL, and Kaspersky stays clean.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VirusTotal?
It depends on your requirements. Compared to market competitors, the pricing is good and it's reasonable. They offer a one-week free trial, so it's better to connect with VirusTotal and discuss you...
What needs improvement with VirusTotal?
There are two gray areas I still need to explore. I have worked with VirusTotal because it easily integrates with over seventy antivirus scanners and blacklisting services. In addition to those the...
 

Also Known As

Microsoft EOP, MS Exchange Online Protection
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Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) vs. VirusTotal and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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