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Proofpoint vs Snyk

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Proofpoint

Software

People-centric cybersecurity and compliance

From
$6/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Snyk logo

Snyk

Software

Developer-first security platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Snyk has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Proofpoint listed on UK G-Cloud at £40.60 per user for the Proofpoint Advanced Package, via reseller Bytes Software Services Limited, with the billing period not stated on the listing; Snyk free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month
  • They diverge on capability: Proofpoint covers Advanced threat detection, Snyk covers Open source security.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Proofpoint and Snyk actually diverge.

Attributes where Proofpoint and Snyk differ
AttributeProofpointSnyk
Starting price$6/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsEmail, Cloud, WebWeb, CLI, IDE integrations
Founded20022015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Proofpoint

  • Advanced threat detection
  • Anti-phishing
  • Data loss prevention
  • Archive and search
  • eDiscovery
  • User behavior analytics
  • Threat intelligence
  • Compliance reporting

Only in Snyk

  • Open source security
  • Code security (SAST)
  • Container security
  • IaC security
  • License compliance
  • Fix PRs
  • Priority scoring
  • Developer IDE integration

Both cover

  • Slack
  • SOC2 Type 2
  • ISO 27001

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Proofpoint

  • Email Securitynot Snyk
  • Dlpnot Snyk
  • User Behavior Analyticsnot Snyk

Snyk

  • Individual developers testing on free tier with limited monthly scansnot Proofpoint
  • Development teams using Team plan with increased test quotas and IDE integrationnot Proofpoint
  • Enterprises requiring unlimited testing via Enterprise plan with custom security rulesnot Proofpoint

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Proofpoint

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £40.60 per user for the Proofpoint Advanced Package, via reseller Bytes Software Services Limited, with the billing period not stated on the listing

Snyk

  • Free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month
  • Free and Team plans count only contributing developers making commits within 90 days; public contributions do not count
  • Enterprise plan requires custom pricing and sales contact

Pricing, plan by plan

Proofpoint

$6/month
  • Email Protection$6/month
    • Per user
    • Advanced threat detection
    • Data loss prevention
  • Compliance$8/month
    • All Email Protection
    • Archive & search
    • eDiscovery
  • Advanced Threat$10/month
    • All Compliance features
    • Targeted attack detection
    • Behavior analytics

Snyk

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Snyk review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Proofpoint if

  • You need advanced threat detection.
  • You work on Email, Cloud, Web.
  • You also want anti-phishing.
Proofpoint review

Choose Snyk if

  • You need open source security.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, CLI, IDE integrations.
  • You also want code security (sast).
Snyk review

Questions people ask

Is Proofpoint or Snyk better?
Neither clearly leads. Proofpoint starts at $6/month and Snyk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Proofpoint or Snyk?
Snyk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $6/month for Proofpoint and Free for Snyk.
Does Proofpoint or Snyk run on more platforms?
Proofpoint runs on Email, Cloud, Web. Snyk runs on Web, CLI, IDE integrations.
Can I use Snyk for free?
Yes. Snyk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Proofpoint starts at $6/month.
What is Proofpoint best used for?
Proofpoint is most often used for email security, dlp, user behavior analytics. Of those, email security and dlp are not what Snyk is typically brought in for.
What can Proofpoint do that Snyk cannot?
Proofpoint covers Advanced threat detection, Anti-phishing, Data loss prevention, Archive and search. Snyk covers Open source security, Code security (SAST), Container security, IaC security. Both handle Slack, SOC2 Type 2, ISO 27001.
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