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Agari vs IRONSCALES

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Email authentication and BEC defense

AI-driven phishing protection and response

The verdict

Both Agari and IRONSCALES are credible email security tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Agari — Email authentication and BEC defense

Choose IRONSCALES if you'd rather have a longer free trial (90 days), broader platform coverage and a higher overall rating (4.7/5). AI-driven phishing protection and response

Agari vs IRONSCALES: side by side

DimensionAgariIRONSCALES
Starting priceCustomCustom
Free planNoNo
Free trial90 daysWinner
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forEnterprise, Security TeamsSmb, Mid Market, Security Teams
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Api, Ios, AndroidWinner
Rating4.3/54.7/5Winner

Agari key facts

Vendor
Fortra
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, Api
Best for
Enterprise, Security Teams
Editor rating
4.3 / 5
Founded
2012
Headquarters
Foster City, USA

IRONSCALES key facts

Vendor
IRONSCALES
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
Free trial (90 days)
Platforms
Web, Api, Ios, Android
Best for
Smb, Mid Market, Security Teams
Editor rating
4.7 / 5
Founded
2013
Headquarters
Tel Aviv, Israel

Frequently asked questions

Is Agari better than IRONSCALES?

Neither is universally better — IRONSCALES edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Agari or IRONSCALES cheaper?

Agari is the more affordable of the two to get started, at custom. Agari starts at custom; IRONSCALES starts at custom.

Can Agari replace IRONSCALES?

Yes for most teams — both are email security tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.