Barracuda Email Protection vs Fortinet FortiMail
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of Abnormal Security vs Proofpoint vs Mimecast: 11 Best Email Security Software 2026. Last verified July 4, 2026.
The short answer
Barracuda Email Protection ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #8) for IT and security leaders. API inbox defense plus gateway at a mid-market price.
At a glance
| Barracuda Email Protection | Fortinet FortiMail | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / Abnormal Security vs Proofpoint vs Mimecast: 11 Best Email Security Software 2026 | #8 / Abnormal Security vs Proofpoint vs Mimecast: 11 Best Email Security Software 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 8.3 |
| Best for | Best for small and mid-market budgets | Best for flexible gateway deployment |
| Pricing | $$ (roughly $3 to $7 per user per month) | $$ (appliance or per-user cloud, custom) |
| HQ | Campbell, USA | Sunnyvale, USA |
| Founded | 2003 | 2000 |
Barracuda Email Protection
API inbox defense plus gateway at a mid-market price.
www.barracuda.com/products/email-protectionSee full entry in Abnormal Security vs Proofpoint vs Mimecast: 11 Best Email Security Software 2026
Fortinet FortiMail
Flexible gateway wired into the Fortinet Security Fabric.
www.fortinet.com/products/email-securitySee full entry in Abnormal Security vs Proofpoint vs Mimecast: 11 Best Email Security Software 2026
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