Fortinet FortiMail Cloud vs Sophos Email comparison

The compared Fortinet and Sophos solutions aren't in the same category. Fortinet is ranked #7 in CE , with an average rating of 7.8, and holds a 2.0% mindshare in the category. Sophos is ranked #10 in Email Security , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 3.1% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Sophos users who would recommend it.

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We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiMail Cloud and Sophos Email based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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.

To learn more, read our detailed Fortinet FortiMail Cloud vs. Sophos Email Report (Updated: January 2024).

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiMail Cloud

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Email (7th), Secure Email Gateway (SEG) (9th)

Sophos Email

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Email Security (10th), Office 365 Protection (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Messaging and Collaboration solutions, they serve different purposes. Fortinet FortiMail Cloud is designed for Cloud Email and holds a mindshare of 2.0%, down 2.2% compared to last year.
Sophos Email, on the other hand, focuses on Email Security, holds 3.1% mindshare, down 3.8% since last year.

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Phakedi Mphela

IT Project Manager at Brilliant telecommunications

A great tool to detect threats that needs to introduce AI features in the future

Fortinet FortiMail Cloud doesn't have AI features, making it an outdated tool for me. Compared with Fortinet FortiMail Cloud, the top products in the market are its counterparts like Barracuda, TitanHQ, or Libraesva ESG. Fortinet FortiMail Cloud needs to catch up with its competitors in the market, especially in terms of features related to AI. Everything in Fortinet FortiMail is more analog and manual work instead of being automated.

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NaveedAli

Senior manager IT infrastructure at Machine Learning 1 Limited ·

Provides good identity proxy features, but sandboxing and spam control features could be improved

Sophos gives you a feature set to manage your on-premises firewall on the cloud. I just integrated my on-premises firewall into the cloud, and I can manage the tool through the cloud as well if needed. I recommend using Sophos Email as a proxy. For email gateways, I advise choosing mature products with rich feature sets, like Trend Micro or CrowdStrike. The solution's integration with other tools is very simple. I easily integrated Sophos Email with my Active Directory. My organization needs a WAF with a limited feature set, which we use through Sophos. Purchasing additional WAF will be costly, but I get sandboxing and WAF features free of cost with Sophos, which is included in the license. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

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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

"If there is a problem somewhere Fortinet can act on it immediately. That is very important."

"It has the best feature for processed mail analysis."

"FortiMail Cloud is very fast."

"The most valuable feature is the advanced threat protection."

"This is a solid email monitoring and security system that learns and maintains a two-way dialog with email system administrators."

"I am impressed with the tool's ability to setup rules and destinations. It also helps to monitor suspicious items."

"The product's initial setup is straightforward and simple, making it an easy-to-use tool."

"The scanners with FortiMail are valuable."

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"The most significant aspect is the response filtering concerning attachments and links."

"The speed and stability were fine."

"The deployment is very easy. It's quite straightforward."

"The tool is a good solution for protecting against email attacks and monitoring networks. It supports our compliance efforts and is easy to use and stable."

"The feature of Sophos Email that we find most effective for detecting suspicious emails is primarily based on their signatures."

"When you say email security, it's about everything, incoming email, outgoing email, spam, phishing emails, unwanted marketing emails. You can set rules, but the main feature of Sophos Email is to make sure you don't get hacked. 95% of people who are hacked do not get hacked by typing the router password. They are hacked from the inside out, which means they send you a document that is a zero-day attack, you open it, nothing happens, but technically the attack is running in the background of your computer. This is how they gain access to your PC."

"Our client recently received many emails, and their employees didn't realize these emails were phishing attempts. Consequently, they clicked on them and fell victim to the attack. Therefore, it is important to secure their system with Sophos Email Security."

"The most valuable feature of Sophos Email is the sandbox. We're able to scan the file, isolate it, and look at it before it is delivered. It is highly effective."

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Cons

"Email sorting is missing from this solution."

"The URL filtering and handling should be enhanced because it doesn't support all languages. I believe that this would be easy to enhance in the future."

"Fortinet FortiMail Cloud doesn't have AI features, making it an outdated tool for me."

"The downside of this solution is that it is difficult to implement policies on FortiMail."

"I would like to see more advanced sandbox features, where you can actually download to a machine where you can test."

"This solution is slow and it should be made faster."

"I can't see the feedback to the FortiMail gateway."

"The setup of the rules can be improved. I think it should be simplified and would be the best improvement in the system."

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"The solution has not found a way to block certain kinds of phishing emails."

"The tool has some performance issues and bugs, making it an area where improvements are required."

"However, the setup was tricky, particularly with the DNS routing between Microsoft Exchange Online and Sophos cloud services. It took me about four attempts to get it working correctly. Despite that, Sophos Email does everything we need, so we don't require any additional capabilities now."

"There have been some issues with compatibility and effectiveness, particularly when integrating it with our firewall. The main challenge has been email protection, especially due to compatibility issues and difficulties with log access and email relay configuration."

"The main drawback is regarding the technical support."

"The tool's pricing is expensive. In its future release, the tool should make reporting easier to view."

"The installation of Sophos Email could be easier. It's a bit difficult because setting up the email virtually requires some bit of technical knowledge."

"Sophos Email can improve security."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's on a subscribed basis."

"A license for our company using FortiMail and FortiCare (filtering and support) was $4000."

"The pricing depends on various factors, including the type of licenses and subscriptions you have procured"

"I see how manageable and flexible the licenses are."

"I rate the price of Fortinet FortiMail Cloud a five on a one to ten scale, where one is the low price, and ten is the high price. It is an averagely priced product."

"It should cost around $60,000. We bought it as a bundle, so everything comes together in the license. That is standard."

"The licensing is for three years. In the beginning, we did not pay monthly, it was paid once for three years."

"The price of this solution could be more competitive."

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"Sophos Email is priced lower than its competitors."

"It is an expensive solution. On a scale of one to ten, where one is low price, and ten is high price, I rate the pricing a seven."

"Licensing is paid on a yearly basis."

"I rate the product's pricing a seven out of ten."

"Sophos Email is neither cheap nor expensive."

"The pricing is fair."

"The pricing is quite reasonable, with a fixed cost and no additional charges."

"The tool's pricing is medium."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Hospitality Company

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

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Government

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiMail Cloud?

Content disarming and analysis are essential features in our email security setup

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiMail Cloud?

The pricing depends on various factors, including the type of licenses and subscriptions you have procured. The cost structure can vary for small and medium-sized enterprises as opposed to larger o...

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiMail Cloud?

During our deployment and in our day-to-day operations, we've encountered certain challenges with our email security setup. When a user or administrator needs to locate a specific email, it can be ...

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What do you like most about Sophos Email?

The solution's identity proxy feature is very good and reliable.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Email?

The pricing is affordable, so I’d rate it around a four out of ten on the pricing scale. We pay about fifty pounds a month, including hardware so that costs may differ without it.

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What needs improvement with Sophos Email?

However, the setup was tricky, particularly with the DNS routing between Microsoft Exchange Online and Sophos cloud services. It took me about four attempts to get it working correctly. Despite tha...

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Overview

Fortinet FortiMail Cloud is a comprehensive email security solution that protects organizations from advanced threats and ensures secure email communication. It offers robust features such as anti-spam, anti-malware, and data loss prevention to safeguard against email-borne attacks. With its cloud-based deployment, FortiMail Cloud provides scalable and flexible email security without the need for additional hardware or software.

It offers real-time threat intelligence and advanced analytics to detect and block sophisticated threats, including zero-day attacks. FortiMail Cloud also includes encryption capabilities to secure sensitive data and comply with regulatory requirements. With its user-friendly interface and centralized management, organizations can easily configure and monitor email security policies across multiple domains.

FortiMail Cloud provides comprehensive protection against email threats, ensuring business continuity and peace of mind.

Sophos Email is a comprehensive email security solution designed to protect organizations from advanced threats and data loss. It offers robust protection against malware, phishing attacks, and spam, ensuring that only legitimate emails reach users' inboxes.

With advanced threat intelligence and machine learning algorithms, it can detect and block sophisticated attacks in real-time. Additionally, it provides encryption and data loss prevention capabilities to safeguard sensitive information.

The solution is easy to deploy and manage, with a user-friendly interface and centralized control. Sophos Email offers seamless integration with popular email platforms, ensuring uninterrupted communication while maintaining security.

With its comprehensive features and proactive approach, Sophos Email is a reliable choice for organizations looking to enhance their email security.

Sample Customers

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