Symantec IT Management Suite vs Mimecast Email Security

Symantec IT Management Suite9.3Visit Mimecast Email Security7.9Visit

Higher score Symantec IT Management Suite #2 in Email Anti-Spam Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Contact Broadcom

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Mimecast Email Security #6 in Email Anti-Spam Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Mimecast

• Symantec IT Management Suite fits best

  IT teams managing endpoint software and patches

• Mimecast Email Security fits best

  Enterprises wanting mature secure email infrastructure

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Side by side

Feature	Symantec IT Management Suite 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Mimecast Email Security 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	7.9
Ranking	#2 in Email Anti-Spam Software	#6 in Email Anti-Spam Software
Best for	IT teams managing endpoint software and patches	Enterprises wanting mature secure email infrastructure
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Community, Docs · 24/7	Docs, Community
Integrations	2 integrations	300+ integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Symantec IT Management Suite 0/3 · Mimecast Email Security 3/3
Phishing detection	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Malware scanning	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Attachment scanning	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Quarantine access	Not checked yet	User_and_admin
Supported mail platforms	Not checked yet	Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, on-premises and hybrid email
Quarantine retention	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment type	Not checked yet	Cloud_gateway
Our review
Pros	Manages Windows, macOS, and Linux from a centralized console Combines patching, vulnerability remediation, inventory, and compliance Supports remote endpoints, offline devices, and scheduled deployments	AI detection covers phishing, BEC, anomalies, malicious URLs, and attachments Supports Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, on-premises, and hybrid email Integrates with CrowdStrike, Okta, Splunk, and Microsoft Sentinel
Cons	Its scope centers on endpoint and server management, not email filtering Pricing requires contact with sales The broad feature set may exceed the needs of email-focused teams	Pricing requires contacting sales No perpetual free plan is offered Plan differences require comparing continuity, backup, and collaboration features
Our verdict	Symantec IT Management Suite is an enterprise platform for managing desktops, laptops, and physical or virtual servers across Windows, macOS, and Linux. It brings operating-system deployment, software distribution, patch management, asset… Read the review →	Mimecast Email Security is a cloud-based email protection service for organizations using Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, on-premises, or hybrid email. It targets teams that need centralized controls for phishing, business email… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Symantec IT Management Suite — where it wins

  • Manages Windows, macOS, and Linux from a centralized console
  • Combines patching, vulnerability remediation, inventory, and compliance
  • Supports remote endpoints, offline devices, and scheduled deployments

  Where it doesn't

  • Its scope centers on endpoint and server management, not email filtering
  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of email-focused teams

• Mimecast Email Security — where it wins

  • AI detection covers phishing, BEC, anomalies, malicious URLs, and attachments
  • Supports Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, on-premises, and hybrid email
  • Integrates with CrowdStrike, Okta, Splunk, and Microsoft Sentinel

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • No perpetual free plan is offered
  • Plan differences require comparing continuity, backup, and collaboration features

• Symantec IT Management Suite9.3/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad endpoint management suite, but not a focused email anti-spam product.

  Contact BroadcomFull verdict →
• Mimecast Email Security7.9/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A broad email-security suite for organizations protecting complex mail environments.

  Visit MimecastFull verdict →