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As of 30 August 2026, Mimecast starts at $4/month. Mimecast provides email and collaboration security, backup, and archiving solutions for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and on-premises environments. Softwr lists it under Cybersecurity. Mimecast is made by Mimecast Limited, launched in 2003, available on Web.
Overview
Mimecast provides email and collaboration security, backup, and archiving solutions for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and on-premises environments. It protects against advanced threats including ransomware, phishing, and impersonation attacks.
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Pricing
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Defender
$4 /mo
Archive
$3 /mo
Unified
$6 /mo
Capabilities
Advanced threat detection
Secure sharing
Email encryption
Message tracking
Email archiving
Legal hold
eDiscovery
Backup and recovery
Microsoft 365
Integration with Microsoft 365
Google Workspace
Integration with Google Workspace
Salesforce
Integration with Salesforce
Slack
Integration with Slack
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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'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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XDR platform correlating Trend Micro's endpoint, email, server, cloud and network sensors, licensed through a shared credit pool.
Customer identity platform built around passwordless and fraud signals
Privacy management platform with regulatory research and the TRUSTe certification programme
Data security platform that maps effective permissions, content classification and access activity across file shares, Microsoft 365 and SaaS.
Cloud-delivered endpoint protection and EDR, now owned by Broadcom and positioned alongside Symantec.
Developer platform for enterprise-ready authentication and identity.
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