Proofpoint Alternative
The Proofpoint alternative for FINRA-compliant archiving.
FINRA-compliant archiving without enterprise complexity, six-figure quotes, or quarterly business reviews.
- Listed in the FINRA Compliance Vendor Directory
- SEC 17a-4 Compliant
- 23+ Platforms
Why firms switch from Proofpoint
Proofpoint is a strong enterprise security platform. But its archiving product is one piece of a much larger suite. Here is where firms feel the mismatch.
Built for enterprise, sold to everyone
Proofpoint Enterprise Archive is part of a large enterprise security suite. Most firms pay enterprise rates for modules they will never use.
Complexity you didn't sign up for
Enterprise Archive comes with implementation projects, dedicated training, and ongoing administration. Powerful — but powerful in ways most firms don't need.
The quote process itself
Want pricing? Schedule a discovery call. Then a technical scoping call. Then wait for a quote. Then negotiate. Then sign a multi-year contract.
Sharp Archive vs Proofpoint
| Feature | Proofpoint | Sharp Archive |
|---|---|---|
| Listed in FINRA Compliance Vendor Directory | ✓ | ✓ |
| SEC 17a-4 compliant storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email, social & SMS archiving | ✓ | ✓ |
| Investment Advisers Act 204-2 coverage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-serve signup | ✗ | ✓ |
| Setup time | Weeks–months | 5 minutes |
| Transparent published pricing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free data export, anytime | ✗ | ✓ |
| No multi-year lock-in required | ✗ | ✓ |
| Price-match guarantee (10% below any quote) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Help bridging existing contract (free until it expires*) | ✗ | ✓ |
*If you are within 6 months of your current vendor's renewal, we cover Sharp Archive at no cost until your contract ends.
Two ways we make switching easy
We'll beat any Proofpoint quote by 10%
Get a quote from Proofpoint and send it to us. We come in 10% below it — without the enterprise overhead — for your full term.
Send Us a QuoteStuck in a Proofpoint contract?
If your Proofpoint contract has 6 months or less remaining, we run Sharp Archive in parallel — free — until your existing contract expires.
See If You QualifyFocused compliance archiving
Built for RIAs, broker-dealers, and compliance teams.
FINRA-listed vendor
Listed in the official FINRA Compliance Vendor Directory — the same regulatory recognition as enterprise tools.
Full regulatory coverage
SEC 17a-4, Investment Advisers Act 204-2, FINRA 3110/3120/3130, FOIA, FERPA, and CJIS.
23+ platforms captured
Email, social, SMS, WhatsApp, Slack, Teams, RingCentral, and 16+ more — in one archive.
Focused, not bloated
We do archiving, and we do it well. No upsells to email security, DLP, or threat-intelligence modules.
Pricing you can predict
Published pricing, predictable monthly costs, no annual escalators, no surprise overages.
Real support, real people
Not a tier-three ticket queue. Email or call us — your compliance team gets actual humans.
Common questions about switching from Proofpoint
How long does the migration from Proofpoint take?
Connecting your live channels takes about 5 minutes, and archiving starts the same day. Historical data import timelines depend on volume — we scope it with you before you commit, and there is no cost to start.
Will I lose access to my Proofpoint archive history?
No. We help you export your existing archive and bring it into Sharp Archive, so your historical record stays intact and searchable alongside new data.
Is Sharp Archive really comparable to Proofpoint Enterprise Archive?
For archiving and supervision, yes — SEC 17a-4 storage, FINRA 3110/3120/3130 review, and capture across 23+ channels. What we don't bundle is the security suite (DLP, threat intelligence). If you only need archiving, that's the point.
What about Proofpoint's email security features?
We don't replace email security, and we don't pretend to. Most firms already have that elsewhere. Sharp Archive is focused on compliant archiving and supervision — so you stop paying enterprise rates for modules you don't use here.
Is Sharp Archive really FINRA-listed?
Yes. Search "Sharp Archive" in the FINRA Compliance Vendor Directory on finra.org. It's the same directory the major incumbents are listed in.
How does the 10% price match work?
Send us your Proofpoint quote. We come in 10% below it for your full term — same FINRA compliance, modern platform, transparent pricing. No minimum scope, no fine print.
Compliance archiving, sized for you.
Book a 15-minute demo. Bring your current Proofpoint quote. We'll show you what archiving costs when it's built for your size firm.
Listed in the FINRA Compliance Vendor Directory · SEC 17a-4 Compliant · 23+ Platforms