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IT manager at Ballin
Real User
Having to sort through junk email was becoming a problem, but most of our users rarely get spam now
Pros and Cons
  • "The spam filtering is the most valuable part. When we first started using it, 15 years ago, there weren't many solutions that worked well, were user-friendly, and powerful."
  • "SpamTitan doesn't allow you to customize the time reports are sent. Sometimes our users would prefer that it come at a certain time, like 7:00 am so they can make sure they didn't miss anything from the day before. Currently, it can come in the middle of the day and probably depends on the server's restart or the setting change."

What is our primary use case?

It's the only product we use for filtering spam and viruses, et cetera.

How has it helped my organization?

The fact that it blocks most of the spam—and about 75 percent of all emails coming in is spam—is a great help. We still have some spam emails that pass through because they are more and more complex, but when we need help to configure the solution, TitanHQ is always there to help with an issue that we may have.

It definitely helps save employees' time. Having to sort through junk email was becoming a problem. Most of our users rarely get spam now. We also don't have to worry about them deleting something that is valid because. When you have too much junk, you may also delete stuff that is not junk.

What is most valuable?

The spam filtering is the most valuable part. When we first started using it, 15 years ago, there weren't many solutions that worked well, were user-friendly, and powerful.

What needs improvement?

We do have a few users, like the president of our organization, whose email address is everywhere, who still get some spam and we can't really block it because it's always coming from different addresses.

Also, it's a bit complex, but if you want a lot of features, it has to be kind of complex, and they have good support. When you can't find something, they help you to find it.

SpamTitan doesn't allow you to customize the time reports are sent. Sometimes our users would prefer that it come at a certain time, like 7:00 am so they can make sure they didn't miss anything from the day before. Currently, it can come in the middle of the day and probably depends on the server's restart or the setting change.

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For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using SpamTitan for at least 15 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is very good. We have never had any issues with its stability.

We used previous solutions a long time ago, but the stability of SpamTitan versus them is better because, now, everything is virtual. At that time, most solutions were on-premises, but SpamTitan had the virtual appliance from the beginning, so it was better. Getting email is one of the most important things for our company.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is very good too. You just need licenses for the number of users that you have.

How are customer service and support?

I have contacted their technical support several times. They're very good.

I don't have a competing solution, but their support is very good compared to the support we get for other products, who have their support based in India. It's definitely better. They always know what they're talking about and they provide a quick response. Even if it's something that you are doing wrong, they don't just try to close the case, they try to resolve your issue.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We used a free product and we also used a Norton product for some time, but it wasn't working as well as SpamTitan does. It was a consultant who worked for us who told me about the product and I tried it and it was definitely better than all the other ones that we tried before.

SpamTitan delivered performance and the price was quite good. I haven't compared it recently, and the price has increased in recent years, but the price and performance, at the time, were the key factors.

How was the initial setup?

The initial deployment was pretty easy. The fact that it's easy to install was only of average importance when deciding to use the solution. I do everything regarding IT in our organization. If it's complex, it's still only going to be installed once, and then you just update it. There isn't much maintenance or involvement with it and we don't need a lot of people to know the solution.

What about the implementation team?

I did it myself.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

For the service, the pricing is reasonable.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We don't use other solutions so we can't really compare.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Senior Network & Security Engineer at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Top 20
Enhanced email security with advanced spam detection and threat intelligence
Pros and Cons
  • "The AI technology is improving email security by enhancing spam detection capabilities."
  • "There needs to be improvement in response time due to the requirement of going through the ticketing system, which can cause delays."

What is our primary use case?

I use TitanHQ SpamTitan for email security. I recommend it to customers to protect against spam and unwanted emails.

How has it helped my organization?

SpamTitan has reduced phishing attempts and improved threat detection by identifying emails without body content as spam. Its gray listing and threat intelligence have strengthened our email security and reduced unwanted emails.

What is most valuable?

The gray listing feature is most effective for filtering unwanted emails. The AI technology is improving email security by enhancing spam detection capabilities.

What needs improvement?

There needs to be improvement in response time due to the requirement of going through the ticketing system, which can cause delays. Additionally, the pricing model could be improved for larger companies as scaling up becomes expensive. Including link protection in the existing licensing would be beneficial.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using SpamTitan for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

SpamTitan is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable, but when scaled up for larger organizations, it can incur additional costs. It might not be suitable for companies with large numbers of employees.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is fine, but improvements could be made in response time since there is no direct call-in support.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I previously used AppRiver but switched to SpamTitan because it was rated highly by Gartner and had favorable pricing.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward, involving sending MX records. It usually takes about half an hour.

What about the implementation team?

Deployment does not require many people. A single IT professional can handle it.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

SpamTitan's pricing is competitive, being one of the least expensive compared to other vendors. The approximate cost is around $7000 USD. There are no additional costs required for maintenance or support.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I evaluated all the basic features of human security solutions before choosing SpamTitan.

What other advice do I have?

I would not recommend it to multinational corporations (MNCs) due to potential delays in email processing as emails may be held in queues. A newly updated interface requires getting familiar with its functionalities. An integrated link protection feature would be beneficial.

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.

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IT Technical Manager at a construction company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Seamless email categorization, powerful antivirus scan engines, and reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "I have found the feature that creates seamless categorization of emails valuable. This is most likely done by having a large database to compare and to identify what are the domains that are currently spammers."
  • "The inter mailbox email flow needs improvement. If you are in the same domain, it does not have the capability to transfer one email to the same domain through SpamTitan. They need an API for Office 365 which is currently being developed"

What is our primary use case?

We use Microsoft exchange for our email and this solution for anti-spam email security. 

One of the use cases is, since we migrated from G Suite to Microsoft Office 365, we were experiencing lots of unwanted emails, payload or attachments, and some phishing emails from unknown sources being sent to our company email. Previously we have experienced a lot of this type of email traffic with G Suite as well. This is the first time the company is using an anti-spam or email solution.

What is most valuable?

I have found the feature that creates seamless categorization of emails valuable. This is most likely done by having a large database to compare and to identify what are the domains that are currently spammers.

The antivirus scan engines that they have incorporated with the solution are powerful.

What needs improvement?

The inter mailbox email flow needs improvement. If you are in the same domain, it does not have the capability to transfer one email to the same domain through SpamTitan. They need an API for Office 365 which is currently being developed.

In an upcoming release, it would be beneficial to add DNS filtering or something that is capable of identifying the URLs that are harmful to a computer if it is clicked. We are currently looking for these features. However, we have been told they are currently in development and will be available this year.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for approximately five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I have been using this solution in my previous company and they have been using it just before I left in 2018. This is the second time I recommend this solution to a company because of its reliability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution only has one purpose and that is for segregating emails. There are a lot of other competitors that have offered more. We are currently looking into other vendors for these additional features.

We have approximately 1700 licensed users of Office 365 being protected by this solution.

How are customer service and technical support?

The technical support is responsive. However, I did experience some delays and this is only due to the time difference from where I am located. They are completely straightforward when giving their support.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We use Microsoft Exchange Online in conjunction with this solution.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We are on a per-user or per-mailbox monthly subscription. We are happy with the price of the solution. When comparing it to other solutions it is much cheaper.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I have evaluated Microsoft Defender.

What other advice do I have?

I would highly recommend this solution to others.

I rate TitanHQ SpamTitan a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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President at Energy Control Systems
Real User
Lowers the amount of junk email you have to go through and delete, but can be a bit random in terms of quarantining emails
Pros and Cons
  • "It lowers the amount of junk email you have to go through and delete."
  • "There should probably be a little more explanation on why one day, the email from one company goes into quarantine, and the next day, it doesn't. To me, it is a little bit random at times."

What is our primary use case?

We are using it to filter our email. We have its latest version.

How has it helped my organization?

Previously, we were getting too much junk mail in the inbox. It gives us more time to focus on work rather than deleting emails.

What is most valuable?

It lowers the amount of junk email you have to go through and delete.

What needs improvement?

There should probably be a little more explanation on why one day, the email from one company goes into quarantine, and the next day, it doesn't. To me, it is a little bit random at times.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for about five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We haven't had any issues.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

There doesn't seem to be any scalability issue. We send all the emails through their servers, and each individual can tweak it as desired.

It is being used on desktop PCs. It is being used by a number of users in-house, on the road, or in other cities.

How are customer service and support?

Their support is average. I would rate them a six out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We used a hardware-based solution in-house. I can't recall its name, but it was a piece of hardware in-house.

How was the initial setup?

It was a little bit complex. There wasn't enough information or handholding to get started with it. Some of the rules just didn't make sense.

Its basic configuration wasn't hard, but there was not enough explanation on the difference between the levels, what you're filtering out, and how close attention you need to pay to your report every day.

What about the implementation team?

We implemented it on our own. It doesn't require any maintenance from our side.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We did evaluate other options. I liked that it is cloud-based, and it continuously updates without me having to deal with it.

What other advice do I have?

I would advise asking more questions prior to setting up the quarantine levels.

I would rate it a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Other
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Cloud & Infrastructure konsulent at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Reseller
Provides granularity of the user setup and works very well. Very effective in filtering spam. The GUI is outdated.
Pros and Cons
  • "The granularity of the setup is most valuable. It has all the features we need from global settings to per-user settings. We are pretty happy with it."
  • "Its GUI can definitely be improved. As the administrator of the product, the GUI isn't very logically built. If you need something, you don't have one menu where you can say, "Well, this relates to our customers," and manage everything for your customers in that interface. The naming and placement of some of the menus need improvement. For example, if I'm looking for a log to take a look at what has passed through the filter of a specific customer, I get these ZIP-packed files that I can't use for anything. I have to look under history instead. The naming of some of the features is off by a lot."

What is our primary use case?

We basically use it for spam filtering for our customers. We are selling the product to our customers as a service. 

Link Lock has also been implemented on all our customers.

How has it helped my organization?

From where I'm sitting, what I see getting filtered out has to save a lot of our employees’ time by not having to sort through junk and spam emails, but it is a very fine line between some spam emails versus regular emails today. Sometimes, something gets through simply because it looks like an ordinary email but it is not. I have no idea how much time it has saved our clients, but when I look into it, I know it definitely saves us some time.

Its algorithms are doing a very good job in terms of the false positive rate. We have some regular mail that gets caught and some spam mail that gets through, but they're just balancing the line between spam and regular mail. We do catch a lot of spam, the amount of spam on an average day ranges from 65-85%.

It also helps us and our customer to reduce the cost of battling viral outbreak that comes from harmful e-mail.

The Link Lock also reduces the risk when clicking on a link in an email, it removes a lot of concern about harmful links.

What is most valuable?

The granularity of the setup is most valuable. It has all the features we need from global settings to per-user settings. This makes it possible to really fine tune the spam filter. We are pretty happy with it.

What needs improvement?

Its GUI can definitely be improved, both the look and layout.

The naming and placement of some of the menus need improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution since December 2021

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We are running a cluster, and the uptime on the cluster is above 99.5%. It is very stable. We haven't had any issues with it at all. 

SpamTitan has been very reliable. We haven't had any downtime on it, and because we have a cluster, updating it also doesn't cause any downtime either. We are very happy with it.

The stability and dependability of our email are very important to our organization and our customers.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Its scalability is good.  If we wanted we could run it in multiple locations simply by creating the appropriate MX records.  It is very scalable.

With our current cluster setup we have no performance issues

How are customer service and support?

I've used it a few times, but it was pretty good. There were no issues. The documentation I have access to is good. Documentation is pretty thorough. I haven't accessed the community yet.

I would rate their support a eight out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We had another product previously.  It was very effective but we had some issues with it. Moving to SpamTitan was a choice that was made and it is was an improvement. We can give our customers access to this product. We couldn't do that with the former product.

How was the initial setup?

SpamTitan was in place when I got hired. It is pretty easily manageable. It is pretty easy to build a cluster with Spam Titan. So, I can't imagine there would have been any issues with its implementation.

It doesn't require much maintenance. The updates are also pretty straightforward. Even though it is a cluster the updates process is very easy.

We have two people who are capable of maintaining it and with administrative access, we also have five guys with support access to it.

What was our ROI?

Our economy department would know about it, but I do know that we are selling it to all our customers. So, there must be some return on it.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I don't deal with pricing. In terms of licensing, the last I heard was that the licensing for users in SpamTitan isn't fully functioning because of some integration issues with Microsoft. I know we have more than 20% extra on our licensing at the moment.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I wasn't involved in that part of the process. The choice was made before I got hired by the company.

What other advice do I have?

I would also suggest checking out the stability and scalability and making sure that the product can be customized for your customers. 

I would rate it a seven out of ten mainly because of the GUI but the product is very good.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Sales Manager at IRENE BILGI SISTEMLERI SAN.VE TIC.LTD.STI.
Reseller
Top 10
Easy to set up product with an efficient technical support team
Pros and Cons
  • "The product has a helpful interface."
  • "The product's GUI, dashboard, and speed could be better."

What is most valuable?

The product has a helpful interface. The customers can use the interface in the Turkish language. Additionally, its support services are good as well.

What needs improvement?

The product's GUI, dashboard, and speed could be better.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using TitanHQ SpamTitan since 2010.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

There are a few bugs in the platform. It is possible to fix them immediately.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Our customers have 300 users for TitanHQ SpamTitan. It is a scalable platform. Although, if customers have to add 150 users, they have to buy 250 licenses, as no licensing models are available in between. The licensing models could be designed per user rather than for a pool of users.

How are customer service and support?

TitanHQ SpamTitan's technical support team responds quickly.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The product's initial setup process is easy.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The product's cost is average. It depends on the number of users.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend TitanHQ SpamTitan to others. I rate it a nine out of ten, as every product could be better.

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Senior IT Administrator at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Easy to manage, simple implementation, but has reliability issues
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is not hard to manage."
  • "The solution is very slow, it crashes and we have difficulties getting emails."

What is most valuable?

The solution is not hard to manage.

What needs improvement?

The solution is very slow, it crashes and we have difficulties getting emails.

In an upcoming release, I would like to see a cloud version of the solution.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for approximately two and a half years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We have had issues with the solution crashing, they have not been able to fix it.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have 100 users using the solution in my company.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used many different types of solutions in the past such as open-sourced versions, Linux filters, AVS, Cisco, and Forcepoint.

How was the initial setup?

The setup was simple.

What about the implementation team?

We did the deployment and maintenance of the solution ourselves.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price of this solution is low. When you do purchase everything is included in the licensing cost.

What other advice do I have?

We are wanting to change from this solution to a different one. I would recommend spending the extra money on a good solution, it will save you from having issues later.

I rate TitanHQ SpamTitan a six out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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