Based on 465 AI answers · last 90 days

Best Email Security for startups

Ranked by AI-assistant recommendations, with a free tier and low entry price weighted up. We ask ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini and Copilot real buyer questions every hour and record which brands they name.

  1. #1Proofpoint

    67.7% AI citation rate(31 questions)
  2. #2Mimecast

    61.3% AI citation rate(31 questions)
  3. #3Barracuda

    58.1% AI citation rate(31 questions)

    AI-powered platform for cybersecurity · Protects email, data, and applications · Comprehensive threat detection and response

    Transparent pricing with no hidden fees · 24/7 technical support available

  4. #4Abnormal Security

    29% AI citation rate(31 questions)
  5. #5IRONSCALES

    22.6% AI citation rate(31 questions)
    Integrations listed:
    2

    AI-Powered Phishing Detection · Adaptive AI Autonomous Remediation · Comprehensive Email Security

    Fast and easy deployment · Hands-free threat remediation

  6. #6Cofense

    16.1% AI citation rate(31 questions)

    AI-driven campaign detection · Human-validated threat intelligence · Automatic quarantine of threats

    Effective against phishing campaigns · Quick remediation process

  7. #7Vade

    12.9% AI citation rate(31 questions)
    Integrations listed:
    4

    Adaptive Cyber & Email Security · Anti-Phishing & Spear Phishing · Anti-Malware & Ransomware

    Comprehensive email security · Real-time threat detection

  8. #8Tessian

    9.7% AI citation rate(31 questions)

    AI-powered email threat detection · Prevent data loss over email · Integrated email security solutions

    Comprehensive defenses against phishing threats · Advanced AI for email security

  9. #9Material Security

    0% AI citation rate(31 questions)
    From:
    $4/user/month

    Identity-based threat detection · Posture management · Zero hours spent on detection rules

    Affordable pricing for essentials · Comprehensive security features

  10. #10Agari

    3.2% AI citation rate(31 questions)
    Integrations listed:
    3

    AI and threat intelligence integration · Automated email threat response · DMARC policy management

    Comprehensive email threat protection · Automated remediation of threats

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