

Find out in this report how the two Cloud Email solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
Return on investment in the time is difficult to quantify, however, the return on investment for us was achieved since we did not have similar incidents again in our environment.
I would rate the technical support from Fortinet as ten out of ten.
I didn't receive a root cause analysis, not even a single time, for any issues.
The customer service and technical support from Fortinet could improve.
After-sales support for Sophos is very good.
The technical support from Sophos Email deserves a rating of 10 out of 10.
When I reported a problem with our firewall, they acted promptly and delivered another piece of equipment.
It is highly scalable, so I can give it a ten out of ten on that.
I would give it a high stability rating of nine out of ten.
In Fortinet FortiMail Cloud, not in FortiSandbox, they need to improve the block and allow list functionality to block URLs and allow specific types of URLs or regex.
If we go for FortiMail Cloud and have a separate endpoint security solution, there are two agents that have to sit on a customer endpoint.
It would be beneficial to enhance flexibility for better adaptation to various customer environments.
The main competitor for Sophos in the market is Palo Alto, which has reduced their price by more than 35 to 40%, making it a very challenging part to sell this product.
Sophos Email does not work with split delivery.
Cost-wise, it's a bit expensive, but it's totally worth it.
The pricing for Fortinet FortiMail Cloud seems a bit high, although it is considered acceptable for the product's value.
The price is relatively expensive.
Sophos Email pricing is a bit high, especially since I purchase through a partner, and they sell it at a higher price since they also seek to make a profit.
FortiMail's integration with other Fortinet solutions enhances the security part of the organization.
Fortinet FortiMail Cloud has had a positive effect on our organization since we can classify each email coming to our organization.
One of the most beautiful benefits is its integration, as it can seamlessly integrate with any third-party email servers.
It provides a defense layer for email protection, scanning every incoming and outbound email for malware and spam.
Sophos already has Sandbox, and if any issues are identified, Sophos blocks that particular mail and site instantly, which is why customers are very happy and safe from other attacks.
The spam reduction feature in Sophos Email provides comfort when using it.
| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiMail Cloud | 3.7% |
| SendGrid | 8.6% |
| Amazon WorkMail | 8.0% |
| Other | 79.7% |
| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| Sophos Email | 1.8% |
| Proofpoint Email Protection | 7.2% |
| Microsoft Defender for Office 365 | 6.9% |
| Other | 84.1% |

| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 16 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 8 |
| Large Enterprise | 2 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 26 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 3 |
| Large Enterprise | 5 |
Fortinet FortiMail Cloud offers advanced email security with advanced threat protection, encryption, antispam, antivirus, and email filtering. It integrates with Fortinet's ecosystem and external servers, providing stable performance for phishing, viruses, and spam detection.
Offering a comprehensive email security platform, Fortinet FortiMail Cloud enhances organizational defenses against common email threats. Its features include malware analysis, email ATP, sandboxing, quarantine management, content analysis, and impersonation detection, all managed from a central console. Ideal for diverse deployment environments, FortiMail Cloud's compatibility with Fortinet's security fabric provides seamless integration. Users appreciate its reliability and robust solutions for managing spam, viruses, and sensitive data across on-premises and cloud setups.
What features define Fortinet FortiMail Cloud?Fortinet FortiMail Cloud is implemented across industries for tasks like anti-spam filtering, malware protection, and credential checks, ensuring data security and effective threat management. It assists organizations in maintaining email integrity through comprehensive threat detection in diverse configurations.
Sophos Email safeguards emails with features like VIP protection, time-of-click protection, and Sandstorm sandboxing. It provides anti-spam, anti-malware, and ransomware defenses with AI integration for effective phishing and spam filtering. Compatible with Office 365, Google Workspace, and Azure.
Sophos Email provides a reliable email security solution, delivering comprehensive protection against spam, phishing, and malware attacks. Integrating seamlessly with Office 365 and on-premise servers, it uses AI to filter email attachments and detect zero-day threats. It offers inbound and outbound filtering, encryption, and malware protection to defend against sophisticated email threats while minimizing risks of blacklisting. With support for Office 365, Google Workspace, and Azure, Sophos Email helps organizations protect sensitive information and enforce security policies, incorporating firewall integration and link protection.
What are the key features of Sophos Email?In industries like finance and healthcare, where data protection is critical, Sophos Email is implemented to safeguard sensitive client communications. Its robust encryption and malware protection features support regulatory compliance while protecting email servers from zero-day threats. Organizations integrate it with firewalls for complete email threat defense, enhancing security across their digital communication infrastructure.
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