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Fortinet FortiMail vs Libraesva Email Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiMail
Ranking in Email Security
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
65
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Libraesva Email Security
Ranking in Email Security
30th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Email Security category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiMail is 4.0%, down from 5.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Libraesva Email Security is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Email Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Fortinet FortiMail4.0%
Libraesva Email Security0.6%
Other95.4%
Email Security
 

Featured Reviews

MOHAN SUKUMAR - PeerSpot reviewer
Secure email management improves through advanced filtering and dynamic virus scanning
Fortinet FortiMail offers capabilities like settings for mail delivery, mail filtering, spam controls, and email bursting prevention. It also allows for email forwarding, dynamic filtering, and scanning based on virus signatures. I can set varying levels of security. The tool is flexible and provides essential features for mail security and management.
LucaTurano - PeerSpot reviewer
Handles security, malware and spam of email systems
We use Email Security Gateway on email systems for handling security, malware, and spam.  The solution is easier to manage than FortiMail. You can implement policies easily.  The solution does not always effectively identify zero day spam and phishing, but once reported the correction occurs very…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"FortiMail is a stable product."
"It actually filters the compromised emails when on a network layer itself."
"Fortinet FortiMail is rated an eight for the protection and features it provides in the on-premises setup."
"I love the integration between Fortinet products."
"Fortinet utilizes specialized processing units, which network faster and sample more efficiently compared to others."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the tool's ability to prevent phishing attacks."
"The number of false positives is minimal."
"The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiMail is its fully detailed dashboard."
"The solution is easier to manage than FortiMail. You can implement policies easily."
"It helps reduce spam and phishing attacks."
 

Cons

"Header inspection and containerization, like on-prem premises sandboxing, need enhancement."
"The only drawback to this solution is that the firmware is frequently updated, and each update results in downtime."
"I don't know if it is possible, but I would like to see Artificial Intelligence and machine learning introduced."
"I would like it if the solution could be more affordable."
"The Ui isn't that intuitive."
"The infrastructure could be improved."
"An additional feature that could be added is a pop-up screen notifying you that an email has been blocked, without having to double click on it to take you there it could provide you with a summary explaining why it was on hold or why was it spam when you hover over it with your cursor."
"FortiMail's dashboard is somewhat complex and could be made simpler."
"The solution does not always effectively identify zero day spam and phishing, but once reported the correction occurs very quickly."
"Its pricing could be affordable."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is a fairly priced product, considering what it does. The product offers good value for the money users spend on it."
"The product's licensing part depends on the number of mailboxes and the hard disk needed by customers. The cost of the license depends on the number of mailboxes and the number of emails."
"This is a good solution and value for the money."
"It is an expensive product."
"9,000 Euro per annum for Fortinet Mail and sandbox."
"Fortinet Fortimail has reasonable pricing."
"We paid approximately $30,000 for the solution. It is less expensive than some other solutions. We have one license that carries all the features that we wanted."
"FortiMail is not cheap."
"Email Security Gateway's pricing is good."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
6%
Comms Service Provider
22%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Computer Software Company
13%
Energy/Utilities Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business31
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise14
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiMail?
Fortinet FortiMail is considered overpriced by Indian rupee standards. My organization is not profit-making, and academic pricing is required, but it may not be available for security products like...
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiMail?
It can be somewhat difficult to prepare precise or very deep rules to improve security, though the product is very good.
 

Also Known As

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