Postmastery provides a focused DMARC reporting and monitoring platform. It excels at aggregating DMARC data, offering clear visibility into email authentication results across all sending sources. This allows us to quickly identify legitimate senders and detect unauthorized use of our domains.
The platform focuses on the core aspects of DMARC, making it a robust choice for organizations prioritizing in-depth authentication analysis and policy enforcement. It supports the full DMARC journey, from initial monitoring to implementing enforcement policies like p=reject, and provides the necessary insights to achieve and maintain compliance.
Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense extends beyond basic DMARC reporting, offering a comprehensive suite of email security features. It integrates DMARC deployment streamlining with broader organization reputation protection and supplier risk visibility. We've seen it identify not just direct domain spoofing, but also sophisticated lookalike domain attacks.
Beyond DMARC, it includes hosted authentication services for SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, which simplifies management, particularly for complex environments. Its integration with Proofpoint's secure email gateway allows for inbound DMARC enforcement and real-time threat analysis, providing a deeper layer of protection against various email-borne threats.
How easy is each product to use
User experience
Postmastery's user experience is designed for clarity and functionality. The interface is intuitive, allowing us to quickly navigate DMARC reports, identify sending sources, and track authentication trends. For those familiar with DMARC concepts, it presents information in an organized and actionable manner without unnecessary clutter.
Setting up and managing DMARC policies is straightforward, and the dashboards are effective for monitoring progress toward enforcement. While it may not have all the bells and whistles of a broader email security platform, its focus ensures a smooth experience for dedicated DMARC management.
Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense, as part of a larger security ecosystem, can present a steeper learning curve. Users have noted that while the overall functionality is powerful, the UI can be less intuitive than desired, requiring some time to master. We found that the extensive features, while beneficial, can sometimes lead to an overwhelming dashboard.
The initial implementation and configuration have been described as challenging. Once configured, managing email fraud defense becomes part of a broader security workflow, but navigating specific DMARC-related insights within the larger Proofpoint interface sometimes requires a focused effort.
Which product has the best support
Support
Postmastery positions itself as a partner in email deliverability, suggesting a hands-on approach to support. While formal reviews on their support aren't widely available, our experience indicates a focus on providing expert guidance tailored to DMARC implementation and optimization. This is crucial for businesses navigating the complexities of email authentication.
We expect Postmastery to offer direct access to specialists who understand the nuances of DMARC, helping with everything from initial setup to troubleshooting complex authentication issues. This level of specialized support can be invaluable for organizations seeking to achieve full DMARC enforcement.
Proofpoint, as a large enterprise security vendor, generally offers robust support structures. However, user feedback regarding their support for Email Fraud Defense has been mixed. Some users praise the "awesome support" and "professional team driving" DMARC implementation.
Conversely, others have reported that support can be "not responsive," requiring multiple follow-ups to get a reply, or that it's "hard to find time on their busy schedule." This suggests that while expert help is available, access and responsiveness may vary, especially for smaller issues or during peak times.
Who should use each product
Suitability
Postmastery is particularly suitable for organizations that prioritize deep DMARC insights and require tailored solutions. Its focus on DMARC makes it an excellent choice for MSPs looking to offer specialized email authentication services to their clients, allowing for efficient management across multiple domains.
For enterprise and large SMBs with complex email ecosystems, Postmastery offers the granular control and expert assistance needed to navigate DMARC's challenges effectively. Smaller SMBs might find it a robust option if their primary concern is strict DMARC enforcement and a clear, focused tool.
Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense is best suited for enterprise-level organizations that need a holistic approach to email security, integrating DMARC with broader threat protection. It's a strong fit for companies already using Proofpoint's other security products, as it offers seamless integration and a unified management console.
MSPs serving enterprise clients who demand comprehensive security suites might find Proofpoint a valuable addition to their offerings. For SMBs, it might be an overkill given its extensive feature set and potential complexity, as well as its pricing model, which typically caters to larger organizations.
How does Postmastery compare with Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense?
DMARC report analysis
Aggregating and visualizing DMARC reports (RUA/RUF).
Source detection
Automatically identifying sending sources from DMARC data.
Forward detection
Identifying emails forwarded by recipients.
Spoof detection
Detecting unauthorized use of a domain, including lookalikes.
Includes advanced lookalike domain detection.
Notifications and alerts
Real-time alerts for policy changes or suspicious activity.
Reporting
Customizable reports and historical data.
API
Programmatic access to DMARC data and management.
Multi-tenancy
Capability to manage multiple domains or clients.
Ideal for MSPs managing multiple clients.
Suitable for enterprise managing multiple brands/domains.
SPF flattening
Overcoming the 10-lookup SPF limit.
Often integrated with DMARC management.
Explicitly offered as part of Hosted SPF.
Hosted DMARC
Managed DMARC record creation and updates.
Part of their DMARC solutions.
Explicitly offered as a hosted service.
BIMI
Support for Brand Indicators for Message Identification.
Expected for modern DMARC tools.
Expected for comprehensive email security.
MTA-STS/TLS-RPT
Monitoring and policy enforcement for secure TLS connections.
Available as advanced features.
Likely included in a comprehensive security suite.
Blocklists and reputation
Monitoring and leveraging IP/domain blocklists for reputation.
Integrates with DMARC insights.
Strong focus on organization reputation protection.
AI copilot
AI-powered assistance for DMARC policy management.
No explicit mention.
No explicit mention.
DNS monitoring
Monitoring DNS records for DMARC health and changes.
Crucial for DMARC record integrity.
Part of hosted authentication services.
Self hostable
Option to host the software on-premise.
SaaS offering.
Cloud-based service.
Free trial/free tier
Availability of a free trial or permanently free plan.
14-day free trial available.
Requires direct contact for demo/trial.
Drawbacks and what to watch out for
Postmastery has no publicly available reviews on G2, making it challenging to gauge common drawbacks from user experiences. However, typical considerations for specialized platforms can include a learning curve if an organization is new to DMARC, or a lack of broader email security features if a consolidated solution is preferred. Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense, while robust, receives feedback about its complexity and sometimes inconsistent support responsiveness.
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.
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4.3 / 5(12)
No G2 reviews
G2 is the most popular review platform for DMARC products, so this is a strong signal that this product is not popular.
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
We use it as our Email Proxy.
4.5 / 5
What do you like best about Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense? Ability to filter by most likely spam emails. We also have the ability to open up domains. What do you dislike about Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense? The UI can be a bit more intuitive if it was up to me. Recommendations to others considering Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense: I would recommend for the ease of use and security features offered. What problems is Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense solving and how is that benefiting you? Fraud emails and Spam emails for our Enterprise account.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Pricing
Both Postmastery and Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense operate on a "contact for pricing" model, indicating customized quotes based on an organization's specific needs, volume, and feature requirements.
Small
Up to 10k emails / month
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Medium
Up to 100k emails / month
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Large
Up to 1 million emails / month
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Enterprise
Over 1 million emails / month
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