Head-to-head · User Threat Prevention Software
Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection vs Authentic8 Silo
Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection leads on 0 checks, Authentic8 Silo on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreHornetsecurity 365 Total Protection · 8.5/10
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Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection scores higher on our rubric for user threat prevention software: 8.5 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection is the better fit for microsoft 365 users wanting broad email defenses. Authentic8 Silo is the better fit for enterprises needing isolated, controlled browsing.
- Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection fits best
Microsoft 365 users wanting broad email defenses
- Authentic8 Silo fits best
Enterprises needing isolated, controlled browsing
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Side by side
| Feature | Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Authentic8 Silo 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #5 in User Threat Prevention Software | #8 in User Threat Prevention Software |
| Best for | Microsoft 365 users wanting broad email defenses | Enterprises needing isolated, controlled browsing |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $1,450/user/yr |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Features Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection 0/5 · Authentic8 Silo 0/5 | ||
| Phishing simulations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Browser isolation | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Attachment sandboxing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| User report button | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Automated remediation | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Protected channels | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection is a cloud-based security suite for organizations using Microsoft 365. It brings email filtering and threat controls together with encryption, archiving, continuity, backup, permission management and… Read the review → |
For teams handling risky web access or investigations, Authentic8 Silo runs web code in an isolated cloud environment, keeping browsing activity and content away from endpoints and networks. Its stated audience includes government,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection — where it wins
- Filters spam, malware and phishing, with sandboxing and URL analysis.
- Higher plans add Microsoft 365 backup, recovery and business continuity.
- Integrates with Microsoft 365, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint and Entra ID.
Where it doesn't
- The four plan prices are available by contacting sales, not as published figures.
- Its listed integrations focus on Microsoft services rather than a broader ecosystem.
- Google Workspace is not supported.
Authentic8 Silo — where it wins
- Runs web code in a cloud environment away from endpoints and networks.
- Combines malware scanning, file-transfer controls and built-in DLP.
- Records sessions and provides encrypted audit logs and chain-of-custody records.
Where it doesn't
- Annual plans start at $1,450 per user, making entry costly.
- The offering focuses on web browsing rather than broader threat prevention.
- The Trial plan has limited egress nodes.
- Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection8.5/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial
A broad Microsoft 365 security suite, with four tiers spanning email defense, backup and governance.
Visit HornetsecurityFull verdict → - Authentic8 Silo7.8/10 · 30-day trial
Isolates web activity in the cloud with controls for files, data loss and auditing.
Try Authentic8 SiloFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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