Fortinet FortiMail vs Sophos Email
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
Fortinet FortiMail ranks higher on Top 11 (#8 vs #9) for IT and security leaders. Flexible gateway wired into the Fortinet Security Fabric.
At a glance
| Fortinet FortiMail | Sophos Email | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #8 / Abnormal Security vs Proofpoint vs Mimecast: 11 Best Email Security Software 2026 | #9 / Abnormal Security vs Proofpoint vs Mimecast: 11 Best Email Security Software 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Best for | Best for flexible gateway deployment | Best for Sophos Central customers |
| Pricing | $$ (appliance or per-user cloud, custom) | $$ (roughly $3 to $6 per user per month) |
| HQ | Sunnyvale, USA | Abingdon, UK |
| Founded | 2000 | 1985 |
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
Sophos Email
Email folded into the Sophos Central single console.
www.sophos.com/en-us/products/sophos-emailSee full entry in Abnormal Security vs Proofpoint vs Mimecast: 11 Best Email Security Software 2026
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