Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and Proofpoint 365 Total Protection are both listed under Email security. Microsoft Defender for Office 365 publishes a starting price; Proofpoint 365 Total Protection does not.
Listings updated .
| Pricing fact | Microsoft Defender for Office 365 | Proofpoint 365 Total Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | £1.54 per user per month | Not on file |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Free version | No | No |
| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Office 365 | Proofpoint 365 Total Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Phishing and malware filtering | yes | yes |
| Spoofing and impersonation protection | yes | yes |
| Email continuity | yes | yes |
| Archiving | yes | yes |
| Security awareness training bundle | yes | yes |
| API-based post-delivery scanning | yes | yes |
| DMARC monitoring | yes | yes |
| Attachment sandboxing | yes | yes |
| Data loss prevention | yes | yes |
| Email encryption | yes | yes |
| Microsoft 365 integration | yes | yes |
| Self-service quarantine | yes | unknown |
Neither vendor lists a direct integration with the other on MSP Software.
| Fact | Microsoft Defender for Office 365 | Proofpoint 365 Total Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Platforms | web, Windows, macOS | web |
| Support | help desk, knowledge base, phone, 24/7, live chat | help desk, knowledge base, phone, community |
| Training | documentation, videos, webinars, live online | documentation, live online |
| HQ | United States | United States |
| Founded | 2000 | 2002 |
Neither vendor lists a direct integration with the other on MSP Software.
