Cybersecurity · head to head
Mimecast vs Ring Neighbors
The short version
- Only Ring Neighbors has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Mimecast no pricing is published for any product or plan, and every route ends at a quote or demo request; Ring Neighbors neighbors by Ring is a free app only available in the US, per the vendor's own page (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2023)
- They diverge on capability: Mimecast covers Advanced threat detection, Ring Neighbors covers Video Request Portal.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Mimecast and Ring Neighbors actually diverge.
| Attribute | Mimecast | Ring Neighbors |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $4/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Email, Cloud, Collaboration | Web, Ios, Android |
| Category | Cybersecurity | Government |
| Founded | 2003 | 2013 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Mimecast
- Advanced threat detection
- Secure sharing
- Email encryption
- Message tracking
- Email archiving
- Legal hold
- eDiscovery
- Backup and recovery
Only in Ring Neighbors
- Video Request Portal
- Community Alerts
- Geographic Requests
- Case Management
- Resident Opt-in
- Ring Devices
- CAD Systems
- Social Media
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Mimecast
- Email security filtering against phishing and targeted attacksnot Ring Neighbors
- Email archiving, continuity and compliance for organisationsnot Ring Neighbors
Ring Neighbors
- Citizen Servicesnot Mimecast
- Records Managementnot Mimecast
- Public Safetynot Mimecast
- Civic Engagementnot Mimecast
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Mimecast
- No pricing is published for any product or plan, and every route ends at a quote or demo request
- The platform is split into separately sold products for email security, awareness training, data protection and governance
- Collaboration threat protection, DMARC analysis, incident response and email archiving are all further add ons on top of those
Ring Neighbors
- Neighbors by Ring is a free app only available in the US, per the vendor's own page (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2023)
Pricing, plan by plan
Mimecast
$4/month- Defender$4/month
- Per user
- Threat protection
- Impersonation prevention
- Archive$3/month
- Email archiving
- Legal hold
- Search & recall
- Unified$6/month
- All Defender features
- All Archive features
- Backup
Ring Neighbors
Free- Public Safety PortalFree
- Video Requests
- Community Alerts
- Case Management
Which should you pick?
Choose Mimecast if
- You need advanced threat detection.
- You work on Email, Cloud, Collaboration.
- You also want secure sharing.
Choose Ring Neighbors if
- You need video request portal.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want community alerts.
Questions people ask
- Is Mimecast or Ring Neighbors better?
- Neither clearly leads. Mimecast starts at $4/month and Ring Neighbors at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Mimecast or Ring Neighbors?
- Ring Neighbors has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $4/month for Mimecast and Free for Ring Neighbors.
- Does Mimecast or Ring Neighbors run on more platforms?
- Mimecast runs on Email, Cloud, Collaboration. Ring Neighbors runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Ring Neighbors for free?
- Yes. Ring Neighbors has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mimecast starts at $4/month.
- What is Mimecast best used for?
- Mimecast is most often used for email security filtering against phishing and targeted attacks, email archiving, continuity and compliance for organisations. Of those, email security filtering against phishing and targeted attacks and email archiving, continuity and compliance for organisations are not what Ring Neighbors is typically brought in for.
- What can Mimecast do that Ring Neighbors cannot?
- Mimecast covers Advanced threat detection, Secure sharing, Email encryption, Message tracking. Ring Neighbors covers Video Request Portal, Community Alerts, Geographic Requests, Case Management.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Mimecast: How much does Mimecast cost?
Mimecast does not publish pricing on its website. Customers must request a custom quote by contacting the sales team at +1 617 393 7000 or using the Get a Quote button.
SourceMimecast: Is there a free trial of Mimecast?
Mimecast's trial and pricing options are not specified on the public website. Contact sales at +1 617 393 7000 or through their support portal at mimecastsupport.zendesk.com for trial availability.
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