Best Email Security Software · 2026
Check Point Harmony Email (Avanan) vs 
IRONSCALES Check Point Harmony Email (Avanan) vs IRONSCALES: on our data-weighted scoring, IRONSCALES edges ahead (8.4 vs 8.1/10). Check Point Harmony Email (Avanan) starts at Custom quote and is best for microsoft 365 / google workspace shops wanting api-based protection with no mx change; IRONSCALES starts at $3.11/mailbox/mo and is best for msps and mid-market teams wanting human + ai phishing defense with public self-serve pricing. Choose IRONSCALES for the stronger overall track record; consider Check Point Harmony Email (Avanan) if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
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Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →
| Criterion | Check Point Harmony Email (Avanan) | IRONSCALES |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| User reviews | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Adoption | 7.2 | 4.4 |
| Affordability | 5.0 | 9.5 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease of trial | 6.0 | 10.0 |
| Check Point Harmony Email (Avanan) | IRONSCALES | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom quote | $3.11/mailbox/mo |
| Pricing model | quote | per user |
| Free trial / tier | 14 days | Free tier + 14 days |
| Best for | Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace shops wanting API-based protection with no MX change | MSPs and mid-market teams wanting human + AI phishing defense with public self-serve pricing |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| G2 rating | 4.6/5 (511) | 4.7/5 (45) |
| Capterra rating | 4.8/5 (51) | — |
| Our score | 8.1 | 8.4 |
You need microsoft 365 / google workspace shops wanting api-based protection with no mx change.
You need msps and mid-market teams wanting human + ai phishing defense with public self-serve pricing.
IRONSCALES bills on a per user model from $3.11/mailbox/mo (free tier available), while Check Point Harmony Email (Avanan) uses a quote model from Custom quote (14 days trial). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
IRONSCALES ships 6 headline capabilities (API-based deployment (no MX change), Human + AI crowdsourced detection, Automated phishing remediation, Phishing simulation + training) and deploys Cloud. Check Point Harmony Email (Avanan) ships 6 (Inline API deployment (no MX change), Post-delivery + internal email scanning, Anti-phishing + malware + BEC, Account takeover detection), deploying Cloud.
IRONSCALES holds 4.7/5 (~45 G2 reviews); Check Point Harmony Email (Avanan) holds 4.6/5 (~511 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, IRONSCALES edges ahead (8.4 vs 8.1/10). Pick Check Point Harmony Email (Avanan) instead when microsoft 365 / google workspace shops wanting api-based protection with no mx change. See IRONSCALES alternatives or Check Point Harmony Email (Avanan) alternatives.