MailSentinel vs Proofpoint: Enterprise DMARC Alternative

Proofpoint: The Enterprise Security Giant

Proofpoint is one of the largest players in enterprise email security. Their platform includes:

• Email gateway protection
• Advanced threat protection (ATP)
• Email fraud defense (DMARC)
• Security awareness training
• Data loss prevention
• Archive and compliance

DMARC monitoring is just one component of their massive security suite.

The Enterprise Reality

Proofpoint's Market Position

Proofpoint primarily serves:

• Large enterprises (5,000+ employees)
• Organizations with substantial security budgets
• Companies already using Proofpoint gateway
• Fortune 500 and similar organizations

What This Means for Others

If you're not a large enterprise:

• Proofpoint likely won't sell to you directly
• Pricing will be prohibitive
• Implementation requires significant resources
• The platform is more than you need

Feature Comparison

Security Capabilities

Accessibility

The Pricing Gap

Proofpoint Costs

Proofpoint doesn't publish pricing, but typical enterprise deployments:

• Email Fraud Defense (DMARC): Part of larger suite
• Typical annual contracts: $30,000-200,000+
• Per-user licensing: Common model
• Implementation services: Often required
• Ongoing management: Additional cost

MailSentinel Costs

Transparent and accessible:

• Starter: $14/month ($168/year)
• Professional: $49/month ($588/year)
• Enterprise: Custom (still far below Proofpoint)

ROI Calculation

If you only need DMARC monitoring:

When Proofpoint Makes Sense

Despite the cost, Proofpoint is appropriate when:

You Need a Complete Email Security Suite

If you're implementing:

• Email gateway protection
• Advanced threat detection
• Security awareness training
• Data loss prevention
• Compliance archiving

...and have the budget, Proofpoint's integrated platform offers value.

You're Already a Proofpoint Customer

If your organization uses Proofpoint for email gateway, adding their DMARC monitoring makes sense for:

• Single vendor simplicity
• Integrated dashboards
• Unified support

You're Fortune 500

Large enterprises often prefer established vendors like Proofpoint for:

• Risk management
• Compliance requirements
• Vendor relationship benefits
• IT team familiarity

When MailSentinel Is Better

You Need DMARC Without the Suite

Most organizations implementing DMARC don't need:

• A new email gateway
• Enterprise threat intelligence
• Security awareness platform
• DLP capabilities

MailSentinel gives you professional DMARC monitoring without buying a security suite.

You're Budget-Conscious

The difference between $14/month and $2,500+/month is significant. MailSentinel provides excellent DMARC monitoring at a fraction of the cost.

You Want Quick Implementation

Proofpoint implementations typically take weeks or months with:

• Sales process
• Procurement
• Professional services
• Integration work
• Training

MailSentinel: Sign up → Add domain → Update DMARC record → Done (30 minutes)

You Don't Have a Large Security Team

Proofpoint's advanced features require dedicated staff to:

• Configure properly
• Monitor effectively
• Respond to alerts
• Maintain integrations

MailSentinel is designed for small teams and IT generalists.

The Integration Question

If You Have Proofpoint Gateway

Adding their DMARC monitoring is often included or discounted. Check with your account team.

If You Don't Have Proofpoint

Buying Proofpoint solely for DMARC monitoring makes no sense. Their Email Fraud Defense is designed as an add-on to existing Proofpoint deployments.

Migration Scenarios

From Proofpoint to MailSentinel

If you're considering leaving Proofpoint:

1. Audit your usage - What features do you actually use?
2. Check contract terms - When can you exit?
3. Evaluate standalone needs - Gateway vs. DMARC monitoring
4. Run MailSentinel trial - Verify it meets DMARC needs
5. Plan transition - May involve multiple vendor changes

Replacing Just DMARC Monitoring

If you're keeping Proofpoint gateway but want different DMARC:

1. Update DMARC record RUA to MailSentinel
2. Both platforms can receive reports during transition
3. Evaluate which provides better insights
4. Decide based on actual experience

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Customer Perspectives

Enterprise Proofpoint Users

"Proofpoint does everything, which is great and overwhelming at the same time."

"The integration between their gateway and DMARC monitoring is seamless."

SMBs Seeking Alternatives

"Proofpoint wouldn't even talk to us—we have 200 employees."

"We were quoted $50,000/year. MailSentinel at $588/year does what we need."

Mid-Market Experiences

"Used Proofpoint at my last company. For our startup, MailSentinel is the right size and price."

Summary: Different Solutions for Different Needs

Our Position

Proofpoint is an excellent enterprise security platform. If you're implementing comprehensive email security at a large organization, they're a legitimate option.

However, most organizations need DMARC monitoring, not an enterprise security suite. MailSentinel provides professional-grade DMARC capabilities at a price point that makes sense for organizations of all sizes.

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