Proofpoint Essentials

Proofpoint · Email Security

Gateway-based SMB email security with archiving options and a long MSP track record.

$1.85
per mailbox / mo
Minimum25 units
Contract1 year
API gradeC
Multi-tenant4/5
Price it in the builder

Contract gotchas

  • Requires MX change.
  • 25 mailbox minimum per tenant on some tiers.
  • Archiving is a separate SKU.

Verified MSP reviews

Structured feedback only — support responsiveness, billing integrity, API stability.

Verified 4,100 Endpoints • 16 Techs

It filters mail reliably. The admin experience feels a decade old.

Support3.0/5
Billing integrity4.0/5
API stability2.0/5

Community quote benchmarks

Price / unitSeat tierContractDateConfidence
$1.855001 year2026-02-11
medium

Pros & cons

  • Proven filtering
  • Archiving available
  • Wide distributor availability
  • Dated admin UI
  • MX cutover required
  • Weaker API

Integration directory

1 native · 2 partial