| Attribute |  ProofpointOther license |  FirezoneOpen source |  FortinetOther license |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Primary focus | Email threat protection with a people-focused scope | Open-source, WireGuard-based zero-trust VPN with a free tier for small teams. | Network security appliances built around FortiOS and Security Fabric |
| Deployment | Not specified | Self-hosted | Web |
| Source model | Other license | Open source | Other license |
| Pricing model | contact sales | open source | contact sales |
| API available | Not specified | Yes | Yes |
| Windows desktop | Not specified | Not specified | Yes |
| Mobile app | Not specified | Not specified | Yes |
| Overview | Proofpoint provides email protection products for detecting and managing malicious messages and related risks. | Firezone is an open-source zero-trust remote-access platform built on WireGuard. Its Starter plan is free for small teams, with paid Team and custom Enterprise plans adding centralized management and support. | Fortinet's FortiGate firewalls run FortiOS and connect through Security Fabric, with SD-WAN and Fortinet Secure SASE options for hybrid and cloud edges. |
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