Google Vault vs Mimecast Email and Collaboration Threat Protection comparison

Google Vault vs. Mimecast Email and Collaboration Threat Protection

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Categories and Ranking

Google Vault

Ranking in Email Archiving

5th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

eDiscovery (2nd)

Mimecast Email and Collabor...

Ranking in Email Archiving

2nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (19th), Office 365 Protection (2nd), Secure Email Gateway (SEG) (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Email Archiving category, the mindshare of Google Vault is 4.6%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Mimecast Email and Collaboration Threat Protection is 18.7%, down from 25.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Email Archiving Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Mimecast Email and Collaboration Threat Protection	18.7%
Google Vault	4.6%
Other	76.7%

Email Archiving

Featured Reviews

Rahul Gill

GWS/M365 Consultant at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees

Has supported data retention and export tasks while leaving room for greater automation and feature expansion

If we can have more APIs open for Google Vault, that would be great, and instead of doing it manually, it would be better to do it programmatically. I think there is an API available with Google Vault, though I'm not certain about it. I have never used Vault programmatically, but if APIs exist, then it's beneficial, and if there aren't any, we should have the capability for programmers to create some sort of scripting so they can fetch the data. I assess the export feature in Google Vault in terms of ease and efficiency as quite efficient because most of the data we want to see is available in MBOX and PST formats. If possible, I would want to see Google Vault support additional formats such as iCal, iCad, or CardDAV, which are for iPhone users.

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Test Logix

Email Security Engineer at Logic Infosecurity

Experience high detection and user-friendly policies with reliable email security implementation

The system is not user-friendly because you have to create policies that are mapped in a dictionary. As an IT engineer, I understand how it works, but explaining it to another IT person can be difficult. Having more user-friendly dashboards would improve the work experience. In Mimecast Email Security, checking policies in the dictionary or gateway is very complicated, and not everyone understands this process. If you examine the Check Point portal, it's user-friendly with easily accessible tabs that anyone can explore. With Mimecast Email Security, making changes might impact existing mailboxes. The portal is complicated compared to Check Point's user-friendly interface.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"My impression is that the initial setup process is not that difficult."

"In my opinion, the search functionality is the best feature. With Google Vault, we can quickly search for any email within Gmail accounts. And then we can get further information, such as if you want the full header or want to know any extra details about the emails."

"Data retention is very valuable to us."

"Google Vault acts as a great method for retrieving files from Google Drive and Gmail."

"Overall, I would rate Google Vault a ten out of ten."

"Overall, it's a very good product, and I recommend it with some consideration for future improvements."

"What I appreciate about Google Vault is that one of the best features is the ability to use retention policies; it covers mail, chat groups, calendars, sites, Drive, and Google Voice, and the data will remain in Google Vault even if it gets deleted by the user accidentally or intentionally."

"I think the most valuable features are Gmail and Drive, and the solution is also very helpful with Google Chat messages because sometimes you might be missing some information and you can search for it in Google Vault, a very helpful feature for our customers."

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"The product's most valuable features are impersonation protection and phishing countermeasures."

"The reviewer gave Mimecast Email Security a rating of 10 out of 10."

"URL inspection works pretty well."

"It's really quite user-friendly. In terms of technical superiority and the product itself, there are no complaints. It is really cutting edge."

"The most valuable feature of Mimecast Mailbox Continuity is real-time alerts."

"We used Mimecast Mailbox Continuity when we had a power issue, and it works, has been pretty reliable, and the support has been quite good."

"The solution is stable and reliable; there are no bugs or glitches, and it doesn't crash or freeze."

"Based on overall experience, Mimecast Email Security is the best solution for traditional gateways."

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Cons

"Although it does a good job of searching through data and exporting it, I feel that Google Vault should have more export options available to the user."

"The knowledge base is not as in-depth as it should be."

"Google Vault needs to improve its data export timing because sometimes, it takes a very long time to export the data."

"Although it does a good job of searching through data and exporting it, I feel that Google Vault should have more export options available to the user. As a reseller, our customers demand a lot from their Google products, and exporting is one area where there's a lot of improvement needed."

"Google Vault lacks speed."

"Customer service has been a bit lacking."

"eDiscovery could be improved with additional information and an easier way to retain it."

"For us, customer service has been a bit lacking, probably with a rating of a five out of ten."

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"Mimecast needs to reduce the number of false positive emails; a big pain point for us."

"While it's quick and easy, the initial setup could be more user-friendly."

"The filtering needs more flexibility."

"The solution is complex and not easy to use."

"The installation is not so straightforward."

"Its pricing can be improved. It is a bit expensive."

"The system is not user-friendly because you have to create policies that are mapped in a dictionary."

"The solution is very expensive."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Google Vault is a cheaply priced product. Monthly payments are to be made towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. There are no extra costs apart from the licensing costs attached to the solution."

"Google Vault comes as part of a package deal for us."

"Last year, the price was randomly increased and our customers were really facing a challenge around this. Google launched new pricing under different plans, where formerly there were only three plans, and now there are four, each with their own separate usage allowances. I think it's good, though. The basic plan is now the Business Starter plan, and many customers find this plan very convenient and minimal in price. Overall, the pricing for all the plans is good."

"The solution is expensive."

"The pricing is fairly cheap."

"If you have Google Enterprise, then Google Vault is free to use."

"Compared to the other solutions in the market, Mimecast Email Security with Targeted Threat Protection's pricing is fine."

"I'm always going to say the price needs to be lower, but it's reasonable."

"It's an expensive solution."

"The price of Mimecast Mailbox Continuity is expensive."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the pricing a ten."

"The licensing costs are per-user for the product that you get with them."

"For what it is, the product is overpriced."

"Compared to the other products in the market, it is neither cheap but nor very expensive. I would rate it somewhere in the middle, 5 out of 10."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Comms Service Provider

University

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	3

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	13

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Vault?

There is no setup cost; it's only the pricing which one needs to pay upon subscribing to Google Vault services.

What needs improvement with Google Vault?

What is your primary use case for Google Vault?

A few use cases for Google Vault involve using it for custodian purposes where we have to store their mails, calendars, and mostly the mails, which we have done as a custodian process in order to s...

What do you like most about Mimecast Email Security with Targeted Threat Protection?

The interface of this solution is very easy to navigate and user-friendly. There is no delivery in email and other communications, making it reliable. The configuration is relatively easy.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mimecast Email Security with Targeted Threat Protection?

Do you know anything about the pricing and cost of the Mimecast Email Security?

What needs improvement with Mimecast Email Security with Targeted Threat Protection?

There is room for improvement since new threats are emerging. Considering the availability of new features would be worthwhile. Mimecast Email Security is somewhat expensive compared to the competi...

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Mimecast Email Security with Targeted Threat Protection, Mimecast Web Security, Mimecast Mailbox Continuity, Mimecast Advanced Email Security

Overview

Google Vault lets you retain, hold, search, and export data to support your organization’s archiving and eDiscovery needs. Vault supports:

Email messages
Chats in classic Hangouts with history turned on and Google Talk chats that are on the record
Google Groups
Files in Google Drive and Team Drives
Conversations in Hangouts Chat

Vault is entirely web-based, so there's no need to install or maintain any software. Vault is included with G Suite Enterprise, Business, Education, or Drive Enterprise edition. (Compare editions) Or you can buy Vault licenses for an additional $5 per user, per month.

Google

Mimecast Advanced Email Security offers advanced features like sandboxing, email archiving, and phishing protection. It's known for integration with Microsoft 365 and user-friendly admin management, making it a robust choice for secure communications.

Focused on safeguarding emails, Mimecast Advanced Email Security integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365, providing features such as sandboxing, spam filtering, and email archiving. It delivers comprehensive protection against phishing, identity threats, and impersonation attempts. Administrators benefit from the ability to monitor external communications and customize configurations, enhancing email security. Users appreciate the intuitive admin console and responsive support team. Although it faces challenges in threat detection rates and administration complexity, its capabilities in email monitoring, spam filtering, and URL inspection remain valued by enterprises seeking reliable email security that supports compliance needs.

What key features should users explore?

Sandboxing: Analyzes attachments in a secure environment to detect threats.
Email Archiving: Provides secure long-term storage of emails for compliance.
Spam Filtering: Prevents unsolicited emails from clogging the inbox.
URL Inspection: Checks links in emails for malicious content.
Phishing Protection: Guards against deceptive tactics to protect sensitive data.

What benefits can impact ROI?

Regulatory Compliance: Facilitates adherence to standards such as HIPAA.
Integration: Enhances existing systems with seamless Microsoft 365 integration.
Support: Offers a responsive support team to resolve issues promptly.
Email Security: Improves threat prevention with effective spam and phishing protections.

Mimecast Advanced Email Security is implemented across industries to protect against email threats like phishing, spam, and malicious attachments. It serves as both a gateway and an archiving tool, supporting compliance in healthcare and finance by offering features like URL protection and data loss prevention. Enterprises leverage its capabilities to secure inbound and outbound communications effectively.

Mimecast

Sample Customers

Broadcom, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Globeflight, Maven Wave, McClatchy, NII Holdings, Safetec, Sheboygan County

Azizi Developments, Affinity Credit Union, Aftercare, Al Abbar Group

Google Vault vs. Mimecast Email and Collaboration Threat Protection