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We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiMail Cloud and Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Cloud Email solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Fortinet FortiMail Cloud vs. Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) Report (Updated: January 2024).
770,292 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"If there is a problem somewhere Fortinet can act on it immediately. That is very important.""The scanners with FortiMail are valuable.""FortiMail Cloud is very fast.""The product's initial setup is straightforward and simple, making it an easy-to-use tool.""The encryption features are most valuable to us.""The most valuable features are filtering and sandboxing.""The most valuable features are the low price and its ability to integrate with other Fortinet products.""The most valuable feature of this solution is the ability to check to see if the email is real."

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"We like the holding facility that is available for potentially suspicious URL's. This allows a real-time review to be performed before the email reaches a users inbox.""It's all running in the backend, so it doesn't affect the app functionality.""The solution's stability is very, very good. I didn't face any problems in the last year.""You can use the product to create special accounts.""The most valuable features of Microsoft Exchange Online Protection are the EOP, ATP, safe links, fishing, and antispam.""Microsoft Exchange Online Protection has features like DLP (data loss protection), Safe Attachment, and Safe Links.""I like the product's ZAP feature.""The most valuable feature is the ease of administration. Other solutions require complex administration, but Microsoft Exchange Online Protection is easier."

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Cons
"I've not been able to use more than two domains in the back end. I like to view logs for the different domains. If I add any other domain I'm not able to get a proper cPanel for that domain. I am talking about the login factors. I'm not able to see logs for different domains in a different Window. Basically, it's an issue in the login process.""The URL filtering and handling should be enhanced because it doesn't support all languages. I believe that this would be easy to enhance in the future.""They could look at strengthening anti-spam with the newly observed domains.""The tool's UI can be simple since it's cluttered now and you can't understand where you are going. It's not obvious to find out the menus or things that you are looking to find.""I would like to see more advanced sandbox features, where you can actually download to a machine where you can test.""This ease of use and user-friendliness is something we believe could be improved in FortiMail.""Networking should be simplified.""The dashboard could use improvement."

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"If a company wants to put in line back-to-back anti-spam solutions, they need to work on that part because Microsoft recommends either you use EOP as a front line or you don't use it.""They should specify the difference between Defender for Office 365 and Exchange Online Protection.""It wasn't easy or intuitive enough for me to start using it. So, the reason was that the solution changed.""The tool's classification for bulk email is cumbersome.""Some features, like encryption, are not available.""Microsoft has some training portals, but more could be developed.""The solution can be complex at times. It would be nice to have the on-server version. It needs to improve the stability as well.""We have experienced issues while migrating from on-prem to the cloud. The tool needs to improve its stability."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It's on a subscribed basis."
  • "When we're talking about pricing, other products have about the same price. That is normal."
  • "The price of this solution could be more competitive."
  • "It should cost around $60,000. We bought it as a bundle, so everything comes together in the license. That is standard."
  • "A license for our company using FortiMail and FortiCare (filtering and support) was $4000."
  • "The licensing is for three years. In the beginning, we did not pay monthly, it was paid once for three years."
  • "You only have to purchase one license for multiple participants."
  • "I see how manageable and flexible the licenses are."
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  • "The price could be lower."
  • "The solution is priced high and could be less expensive compared to other solutions."
  • "The solution is expensive but is backed by Microsoft's reputation."
  • "The price of Microsoft Exchange Online Protection is reasonable."
  • "It is a low-price solution."
  • "Apart from the license fee for the solution, there are no additional costs."
  • "Online Protection is fairly expensive."
  • "The tool's pricing is excellent."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Content disarming and analysis are essential features in our email security setup
    Top Answer:The pricing depends on various factors, including the type of licenses and subscriptions you have procured. The cost structure can vary for small and medium-sized enterprises as opposed to larger… more »
    Top Answer:During our deployment and in our day-to-day operations, we've encountered certain challenges with our email security setup. When a user or administrator needs to locate a specific email, it can be a… more »
    Top Answer:The initial setup was easy. The configuration process is very straightforward.
    Top Answer:We face challenges with reporting features and the lack of a proper dashboard in Microsoft's portal. There's no graphical interface, which other products offer. The reporting features need… more »
    Top Answer:The main use case is to block suspicious links in emails. However, some functionalities like SIPP attachment are not available in the basic EOP. Alos, complete phishing protection is also not… more »
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    Also Known As
    Microsoft EOP, MS Exchange Online Protection
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    Overview

    Fortinet FortiMail Cloud is a comprehensive email security solution that protects organizations from advanced threats and ensures secure email communication. It offers robust features such as anti-spam, anti-malware, and data loss prevention to safeguard against email-borne attacks. With its cloud-based deployment, FortiMail Cloud provides scalable and flexible email security without the need for additional hardware or software. 

    It offers real-time threat intelligence and advanced analytics to detect and block sophisticated threats, including zero-day attacks. FortiMail Cloud also includes encryption capabilities to secure sensitive data and comply with regulatory requirements. With its user-friendly interface and centralized management, organizations can easily configure and monitor email security policies across multiple domains. 

    FortiMail Cloud provides comprehensive protection against email threats, ensuring business continuity and peace of mind.

    Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) is a comprehensive email filtering and security service designed to protect organizations from spam, malware, and other email-based threats. It provides advanced threat protection, anti-malware and anti-spam filtering, and data loss prevention capabilities.

    With EOP, organizations can ensure the security and integrity of their email communications. It uses multiple layers of filtering and scanning to detect and block malicious content, including phishing attempts, viruses, and ransomware. EOP also leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to continuously improve its threat detection capabilities.

    In addition to its robust security features, EOP offers advanced anti-spam filtering to reduce unwanted and unsolicited emails. It uses a combination of reputation-based filtering, content filtering, and sender authentication techniques to identify and block spam messages.

    EOP also includes data loss prevention (DLP) capabilities to prevent sensitive information from being leaked or shared inappropriately. It allows organizations to define policies to detect and prevent the transmission of sensitive data, such as credit card numbers or social security numbers, via email.

    Furthermore, EOP integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Exchange Online and other Office 365 services, providing a unified and integrated email security solution. It can be easily managed through the Exchange admin center, allowing administrators to configure and monitor security settings, review reports, and manage quarantined emails.

    Sample Customers
    Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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    Top Industries
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    Comms Service Provider25%
    Integrator13%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Energy/Utilities Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Construction Company7%
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    Computer Software Company25%
    Retailer13%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Security Firm6%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Government9%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business68%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise41%
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    Small Business64%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise21%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise55%
    Buyer's Guide
    Fortinet FortiMail Cloud vs. Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP)
    January 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Fortinet FortiMail Cloud vs. Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) and other solutions. Updated: January 2024.
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    Fortinet FortiMail Cloud is ranked 6th in Cloud Email with 18 reviews while Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) is ranked 11th in Anti-Malware Tools with 34 reviews. Fortinet FortiMail Cloud is rated 8.2, while Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiMail Cloud writes "A reliable email security solution with deep integration capabilities and exceptionally strong support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) writes "An effective email security solution that provides DLP, Safe Attachment, and Safe Links". Fortinet FortiMail Cloud is most compared with Fortinet FortiMail, Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Proofpoint Email Protection and SendGrid, whereas Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Proofpoint Email Protection, Cisco Secure Email, Mimecast Email Security and Fortinet FortiMail. See our Fortinet FortiMail Cloud vs. Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) report.

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