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Trend Micro Email Security vs Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Trend Micro Email Security
Ranking in Email Security
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Trend Micro InterScan Messa...
Ranking in Email Security
33rd
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Secure Email Gateway (SEG) (14th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the Email Security category, the mindshare of Trend Micro Email Security is 1.9%, down from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security is 0.6%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Email Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Trend Micro Email Security1.9%
Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security0.6%
Other97.5%
Email Security
 

Featured Reviews

Nadeem Syed - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers comprehensive security, easy integration, and good support
It integrated easily. About 99% of the time, we do not face any challenges in integrating any product of Trend Micro with the existing network. It is usually compatible with all kinds of networks. They have recently added AI to all Trend Micro products. It makes life a little bit easier by catching viruses, providing solutions, and helping out whenever you are stuck somewhere. It is one of the very good features they have right now. For example, one of our clients experienced a network attack and became confused about resolving the issues. The AI was helpful by suggesting initial steps to solve the problem.
Abdul  Waris - PeerSpot reviewer
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…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The tool provides a strong defense against attacks. It is also easy to use. Trend Micro Email Security's integration capabilities are great."
"Trend Micro Email Security is a robust solution with quick performance. It works autonomously without the need for an administrator."
"Trend Micro constantly releases new versions and patches based on evolving needs."
"The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Email Security is effective phishing prevention."
"The integration capability of the solution is good."
"Trend Micro Email Security scans all email attachments because, nowadays, ransomware or malware files are sent through email attachments."
"The product is quite strong, and that is one reason most clients are replacing their existing email security solutions with it."
"The solution's most valuable feature is ATP (Advanced Threat Protection), which utilizes the machine learning algorithm."
"With Trend Micro email security gateway, we can deploy features like DLP and BEC."
"The technical support services are excellent."
"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."
 

Cons

"The capacity handling and the scalability of the solution need to be improved since I feel Trend Micro lacks in such areas."
"They need to adjust the spam filtering and make it stronger."
"In terms of improvement, reducing false positives would improve the system."
"The tool's dashboard is old."
"Trend Micro Email Security should introduce new features, improvements, and updates which are cost-effective and easy to deploy."
"Trend Micro Email Security could improve by advancing its artificial intelligence in email security. There are rules that have to be configured. There should be less configuring."
"There needs to be more documentation for the product."
"There is room for improvement in threat detection, especially for advanced attacks and business email compromise."
"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."
"There is room for improvement in content filtration, expressions, file sharing, and policy configuration."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is inexpensive so we recommend it to small to mid-sized businesses."
"The price of Trend Micro Email Security is more than Sophos' similar solution."
"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."
"The tool must improve its pricing."
"I rate the product price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price."
"The price of Trend Micro Email Security is annual. There are no additional fees."
"Trend Micro Email Security's pricing is reasonable."
"Trend Micro is an expensive solution."
"I rate Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security’s pricing a seven out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Insurance Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Performing Arts
14%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise5
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Trend Micro Email Security?
The tool provides a strong defense against attacks. It is also easy to use. Trend Micro Email Security's integration capabilities are great.
What needs improvement with Trend Micro Email Security?
They need to improve the dashboard in the future to make the product more effective.
What advice do you have for others considering Trend Micro Email Security?
There's not much difference between similar products; almost everything is the same, but the dashboard was a very deciding factor for us. I would definitely recommend this product to others, but it...
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 choose based on comparison.
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 decrease the price in email security gateway and cloud security services.
 

Also Known As

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InterScan Messaging Security
 

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Sample Customers

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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