Everest offers a comprehensive suite for email deliverability, extending beyond just DMARC. We found its strength lies in bringing together various data sources like GPT (Google Postmaster Tools), SNDS (Smart Network Data Services), and internal seed results into a single view. This allows us to monitor IP and domain reputation, inbox placement, and engagement analytics effectively.
Beyond DMARC reporting, Everest provides tools for email validation, design testing, and competitive intelligence, making it a broader email success platform. Its features are geared towards helping senders optimize their campaigns for better inboxing and overall email program health, offering a holistic view of email performance.
Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense is specifically designed to combat email-based fraud through robust DMARC implementation and management. Its core focus is on deploying and enforcing DMARC policies, which it achieves with the help of dedicated consultants and hosted authentication services for SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records. We've seen it streamline complex DMARC deployments for large organizations.
This platform also excels in identifying and protecting against domain spoofing and lookalike domains, a critical aspect of email fraud defense. It integrates with Proofpoint's broader secure email gateway, providing a unified approach to inbound and outbound email security, making it particularly strong for organizations prioritizing advanced threat protection.
How easy is each product to use
User experience
Everest generally provides a clear interface and intuitive navigation, especially for users accustomed to deliverability platforms. We appreciate the ability to create customizable dashboards, which helps in quickly accessing relevant metrics. However, some users, particularly those new to the deliverability landscape, might find the initial setup and array of features a bit overwhelming, requiring a learning curve.
The platform's ease of use is often highlighted in terms of its ability to aggregate multiple data sources into understandable visualizations. While it has improved over time (especially from its Return Path days), some users have reported challenges with specific integrations or finding certain tools within the menu structure, suggesting room for minor UI/UX refinements.
Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense's user experience is often shaped by its enterprise-grade nature. While the DMARC deployment process is guided by consultants, the day-to-day dashboard can be less intuitive for some, as reported by users. The strength lies in its backend capabilities and the depth of its security features, which sometimes come at the cost of a simpler frontend.
The platform's focus on securing against illicit email spoofing and phishing means its interface is highly functional for security analysts. However, for a broader audience, its complexity can be a hurdle, and its integration with the larger Proofpoint ecosystem means the UI might not always feel like a standalone, streamlined DMARC reporting tool. Some users have noted that the dashboard is not as interactive as they might wish.
Which product has the best support
Support
Everest's support receives mixed feedback. Many users laud their customer success managers (CSMs) for being responsive, knowledgeable, and helpful, particularly during onboarding and for strategic advice. The team's assistance in setting up and leveraging the platform's full potential is often highlighted as a significant benefit.
However, some reviews point to historical issues with customer support after acquisitions, and technical questions sometimes taking longer to resolve. While the overall sentiment suggests an improving trend, the consistency of support, especially for complex technical issues or specific API integrations, can be a point of variability for some users.
Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense leverages dedicated consultants for DMARC deployment, which is a significant support advantage, especially for complex enterprise environments. We've seen their team provide expert guidance through the often-painful DMARC implementation process, making it smoother and faster.
Despite the strong consulting support, some users have reported challenges with responsiveness for general support inquiries, sometimes requiring multiple follow-ups. While the enterprise-grade nature often implies robust support, the availability of a team on a busy schedule can sometimes lead to delays for non-critical issues.
Who should use each product
Suitability
Everest is highly suitable for organizations of all sizes, from SMBs to large enterprises, that prioritize a comprehensive view of their email deliverability and marketing performance. It's particularly beneficial for teams focused on optimizing inbox placement, managing sender reputation, and understanding engagement metrics across various ISPs. Its tiered pricing model also allows for scalability.
For MSPs (managed service providers) or agencies, Everest's multi-domain monitoring capabilities and custom dashboards make it a strong contender for managing multiple clients. It's an excellent choice for marketers and deliverability professionals who need deep insights into pre-send, in-flight, and post-send email performance, going beyond basic DMARC reporting.
Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense is best suited for medium to large enterprises, especially those in highly regulated industries, where email fraud and brand impersonation pose significant risks. Its strength lies in providing robust DMARC enforcement, supplier risk visibility, and comprehensive domain discovery, all critical components of an advanced email security strategy.
For MSPs, Proofpoint's solution can be integrated as a key security offering, particularly for clients with complex security needs. While it offers DMARC reporting, its core value proposition is fraud defense and protection of the organization's reputation. It's ideal for security teams and IT departments that need a dedicated, consultant-driven approach to DMARC and email authentication at scale.
How does Everest compare with Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense?
DMARC report analysis
Provides detailed insights from DMARC reports (aggregate and forensic).
Source detection
Identifies legitimate and illegitimate email sending sources.
Forward detection
Helps distinguish legitimate email forwarding from malicious activity.
Spoof detection
Identifies email spoofing attempts using your domain.
Notifications and alerts
Automated alerts for DMARC policy changes, anomalies, or potential threats.
Reporting
Comprehensive dashboards and customizable reports.
API
Provides an API for integrating DMARC data with other systems.
Available for Professional and Enterprise plans.
Common for enterprise security solutions.
Multi-tenancy
Ability to manage multiple domains or client accounts from a single interface.
Beneficial for agencies and MSPs.
Suitable for large enterprises with multiple brands.
SPF flattening
Helps manage SPF DNS lookup limits.
Explicitly offered as 'Hosted SPF'.
Hosted DMARC
Manages your DMARC DNS record for you.
Explicitly offered as 'Hosted DMARC'.
BIMI
Supports Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI).
MTA-STS/TLS-RPT
Supports SMTP MTA Strict Transport Security and TLS Reporting.
Available for enhanced security.
Part of a comprehensive security suite.
Blocklists and reputation
Monitors your IP/domain reputation and checks against blocklists.
Core feature for deliverability monitoring.
Monitors DMARC reputation and lookalike domains.
AI copilot
Uses AI to assist with DMARC analysis or policy recommendations.
DNS monitoring
Monitors DNS records for unauthorized changes or lookalike domains.
Supports domain reputation and health checks.
Comprehensive domain discovery is a key feature.
Self hostable
Can be hosted on your own infrastructure.
Free trial/free tier
Offers a free trial period or a permanently free usage tier.
Low-cost entry tiers are available.
Pricing is custom; direct contact required.
Drawbacks and what to watch out for
Based on our experience and user feedback, both platforms have areas where they could improve. For Everest, some users report issues with support responsiveness post-acquisition and an occasionally difficult setup process for seedlists. The pricing structure can feel opaque, and there are concerns about its ability to provide granular ISP-specific scores for services like Hotmail and Yahoo. For Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense, common drawbacks include its tendency towards over-filtering legitimate emails, a less intuitive UI, and potential delays in releasing quarantined messages. Its implementation can also be challenging for those unfamiliar with complex enterprise security configurations.
We have pulled the average ratings from G2 for each product, and also included the most recent negative reviews for each product in full. Positive reviews tend to have less detail and have a higher chance of being fraudulent, so negative reviews are a better signal for your decision.
4.2 / 5(189)
4.3 / 5(12)
Shady sales practice shoot down ok software - don't use these guys
0.5 / 5
What do you like best about Everest?
The software is decent and the validation program works for Microsoft (Hotmail etc) based email, but not for Gmail
What do you dislike about Everest?
Terrible sales practice. Call you within 45 days of renewal, when you ask to change you are told you can't as there is a hidden lock-in in the T+Cs, you need to give 60 days' notice.
Legal but shady, we renewed and then immediately gave notice for next year. They used to be good not so now.
Recommendations to others considering Everest:
Find another supplier, these guys are sharks
What problems is Everest solving and how is that benefiting you?
Helped delivery to MS-based email
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Overkill
2.0 / 5
What do you like best about Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense?
Great filters for junk and spam. Easy widgets in email notifications to release legit email that is not spam
What do you dislike about Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense?
Too much filtering. At times, overkill. Filters out legitimate emails.
What problems is Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense solving and how is that benefiting you?
Protect network from illicit email spoofing. Employees that are non tech savvy that click on fishing emails.
Verified User in Food & Beverages
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Good for Beginners in Deliverability...Could be Better for Pros
2.0 / 5
What do you like best about Everest?
Setting up Dashboards to monitor all deliverability metrics
What do you dislike about Everest?
Support is okay, but it could be lot better
Navigational aids are not comparable to other industry-rated tools.
Recommendations to others considering Everest:
New to the deliverability landscape, this tool is perfect for you, but if you are an industry pro and understand the ins and outs of deliverability I would look elsewhere.
What problems is Everest solving and how is that benefiting you?
Improving inbox placement
Lowering spam complaints
Bryan P.
Email, SMS Marketing Director Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Not sure if it's worth the hassle
2.5 / 5
What do you like best about Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense?
I do like that it auto scans my emails and sorts out the scam/fraudulent ones.
What do you dislike about Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense?
I greatly dislike having to wait for the flagged emails, that are actually not fraudulent, but something that I am looking for. It does not send me the alert until the next day, and then once its been released and approved, it ends up taking another 10 minutes or so (Max) to get to me.
What problems is Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense solving and how is that benefiting you?
I am getting significantly fewer fraudulent/scam emails
Verified User in Construction
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Review after using more than 2 months
2.5 / 5
What do you like best about Everest?
Able to help in domain and IP blacklisted daily checking.
Quick display the domain reputation status.
After using Inbox placement service and domains/IP pools, feel their interface is nice and clear.
What do you dislike about Everest?
Does not provide the IP or domain score with ISP like Hotmail and Yahoo.
Inbox percentage in accurate due to need send to all seed's ISP just able to get the score.
Inbox percentage for Hotmail does not accurate.
Does not provide whitelisting service for IPs. It is just a simple domain blacklisting status system.
What problems is Everest solving and how is that benefiting you?
None of the problem have been solving through this Everest. It just a inbox placement display system only.
Easily noticed on domain blacklisted only. Other than this are nothing.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Email Protection by Proofpoint Fraud Defence
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense?
This product provides email protection for both Inbound and outbound emails from all the domains which help in securing the mailboxes. This adds the advantage of the analytics features alike continuously shows the volume of mails as phishing /secures messages.
What do you dislike about Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense?
Like other proofpoint products this also has implementing and configuring problems as they are not easy to configure in the organization environment.
Recommendations to others considering Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense:
This product offers you great security over emails and customers can leverage the support and different product portfolio they offer.
What problems is Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense solving and how is that benefiting you?
We are securing our emails from phising mails /messages for all the domains and for both inbound outbound messages.
Anjali V.
Cyber Security Analyst Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
It's been really difficult to switch over to Everest from Return Path due to seedlist testing issues
2.5 / 5
What do you like best about Everest?
I like the accessibility to create dashboards and share across the org.
What do you dislike about Everest?
The only downside was that it was extremely difficult to switch over to everest from return path due to seedlisting issues mainly from our ESP, Braze
What problems is Everest solving and how is that benefiting you?
Mainly using everest for deliverability measurement. havent had the chance to use it for more since we've been spending a lot of time switching platforms.
Verified User in Food & Beverages
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Reliable tool for spam emails!
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense?
It's a great reliable tool and keep your inbox more secure and spam free. As a security measure this is great tool which prevents from any fraudulent emails and send alerts as necessary. I am currently using at my company and find all the spam emails being avoided. We usually receives too many on our generic email alias and this help in securing.
What do you dislike about Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense?
It's a great tool, though I find the use of it a very little. Only being capable of avoiding spam emails. Also the dashboard is not much interactive
Recommendations to others considering Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense:
It was always better to have precaution than being penalized by unwanted threat. It's always good to be more secure and spam free and take preventive steps towards running your business securely.
What problems is Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense solving and how is that benefiting you?
We consider our emails to be safe and spam free. And probably easy to set up
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
So far not so good
3.0 / 5
What do you like best about Everest?
We've been working on setting up since mid-August, but due to issues on the platform side, have been unable to fully set up. That said, our account manager has been responsive and diligently working on getting the issues resolved, so I would say that the user support is the best part.
What do you dislike about Everest?
We're on our third month trying to get set up due to platform issues, which I think is not great considering the price. Return Path set up went much smoother, and we were able to get started right away without a hitch.
Recommendations to others considering Everest:
Prepare for a longer-than-estimated setup process.
What problems is Everest solving and how is that benefiting you?
Monitoring email deliverability is of utmost importance to our business. Being able to see when things take a turn for the worse and being able to react quickly helps us keep our email reputation positive and keeps our emails in user's inboxes!
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Pricing
Everest offers transparent tiered pricing for smaller volumes, while Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense requires direct engagement with their sales team for pricing details, typical for enterprise-focused solutions.
Small
Up to 10k emails / month
$40 / month
Contact for pricing
Medium
Up to 100k emails / month
$900 / month
Contact for pricing
Large
Up to 1 million emails / month
Contact for pricing
Contact for pricing
Enterprise
Over 1 million emails / month
Contact for pricing
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Suped hard sell incoming!
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4.2 / 5(189)
