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# Compare GFI MailEssentials vs Microsoft Defender for Office 365

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> Detailed comparison between GFI MailEssentials and Microsoft Defender for Office 365. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | GFI MailEssentials | Microsoft Defender for Office 365 |
| **Overall rating** | 3.4/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 11 | 237 |
| **Starting Price** | €99.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | - | No |
| **Free Version** | No | - |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Chat | - |
| **Training Software** | Not Offered | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### GFI MailEssentials

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### Microsoft Defender for Office 365

DevOps and Security Operations (SecOps) teams&#10;Security engineering teams&#10;IT teams&#10;CISOs and CTOs&#10;Red, Blue, and Purple Teams&#10;CSIRT \&amp; forensic team&#10;Microsoft 365 administrators

## Key features

### GFI MailEssentials

- Allow/Block List
- Anti Spam
- Anti Virus
- Email Attachment Protection
- Email Filtering
- Filtering
- Policy Management Software
- Spam Blocker
- Spam Quarantine
- Whitelisting/Blacklisting

### Microsoft Defender for Office 365

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Alerts/Escalation
- Allow/Block List
- Anti Spam
- Data Loss Prevention Software
- Email Attachment Protection
- Email Filtering
- Email Routing
- Filtering
- Greylisting
- Microsoft Outlook Integration
- Phishing Protection
- Policy Management Software
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Reporting/Analytics
- SURLB/URIBL Filtering
- Spam Blocker
- Spam Quarantine
- Whitelisting/Blacklisting

## Links

- [View GFI MailEssentials Profile](https://www.capterra.ae/software/88914/gfi-mailessentials)
- [View Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Profile](https://www.capterra.ae/software/219685/microsoft-defender-for-office-365)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ae/compare/88914/219685/gfi-mailessentials/vs/microsoft-defender-for-office-365)

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