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In this report
- Introduction
- Spam Tools in Outlook
- Internet Security Suites{1 mention}{1 mention}{1 mention}
- Web-Based Spam Filters{6 mentions}{3 mentions}
- Software Spam Filters{6 mentions}{4 mentions}{3 mentions}
- Free Spam Blockers{1 mention}{1 mention}{1 mention}
- Anti-Spam for Mac, Linux{1 mention}{1 mention}{1 mention}
- Useful Links
- Our Sources
Spam Filters: Ratings of Sources
Total of 18 Sources
For an explanation of how we rank reviews, see our ratings criteria page.
VBSpam Comparative Anti-Spam Test - March 2010
by Editors of Virus Bulletin
by Editors of Virus Bulletin
Our AssessmentIn 2009, Virus Bulletin, which routinely tests antivirus software, conducted a trial anti-spam test on eight software titles. Since then, it has conducted tests every other month; its most recent test includes 15 anti-spam products, all of which pass.
Spam Filtering: Review & Compare
by Editors of Choice magazine
by Editors of Choice magazine
Our AssessmentChoice magazine, an Australian publication similar to ConsumerReports.org, reports on seven free spam filters, plus the spam-blocking abilities of four email clients. Four additional standalone spam filters are dropped from the test because the editors could not get them to work satisfactorily. Among the standalone products, POPFile and BullGuard Spamfilter are recommended for their balance of performance, ease of setup and ease of use. Testing is comprehensive and well explained, but discussion of the individual programs is disappointingly thin.
The Best Ways to Stop Spam
by Neil J. Rubenking
by Neil J. Rubenking
Our AssessmentIn this informative guide, Neil Rubenking discusses the main approaches to spam filtering. Thumbnail summaries of four anti-spam programs are provided, as are links to full, testing-backed reviews. Cloudmark Desktop is named an Editors' Choice. More recent standalone reviews are also available.
Recommended Security Software
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
Our AssessmentConsumerReports.org's most recent security suite coverage focuses on all-in-one security suites, but also assembles a recommended trio of free programs -- including a standalone spam filter -- that rates well. Notably, editors say that the 2009 version of their recommended spam filter performs better than the 2008 version and that their assembled suite of free security programs performs on a par with the best pay security suites.
Best Free Spam Filter for the Average User
by Editors of Gizmo's Freeware
by Editors of Gizmo's Freeware
Our AssessmentThree programs are singled out in this review. MailWasher is called the best for most users. XTerminator is said to be similar, but the reviewer doesn't like the interface as much. For those who use Outlook Express, Spamfighter is called a "commanding" choice that works like a charm.
Best Free Spam Filter for Experienced Users
by Editors of Gizmo's Freeware
by Editors of Gizmo's Freeware
Our AssessmentThis article identifies POPFile and Spamato as the best free spam filters, but only for experienced users willing to take the time and effort to set them up properly. Both are "learning" spam filters that use a Bayesian technique: They must be taught to recognize the difference between your normal email and spam, and it can take quite some time for either to reach maximum effectiveness. Three other free Bayesian spam filters worth considering are also named.
Anti-Spam Software Reviews
by Editors of Web User
by Editors of Web User
Our AssessmentThis U.K. site covers a number of anti-spam software programs, including some free software. Reviews are very short and there's no discussion of methodology, but Web User does seem to test many of the programs. Spamfighter Pro is given the latest Gold Award, edging out Cloudmark Desktop on account of its customizable blacklist.
The Best Security Suites for 2010
by Neil J. Rubenking
by Neil J. Rubenking
Our AssessmentThis comprehensive roundup reports on 16 Internet security suites. All aspects -- including spam-filtering abilities -- are reported on. The top-rated security suite overall -- Norton Internet Security 2010 -- has improved spam filtering over the 2009 version. Zone Alarm and McAfee's suites also score well in the anti-spam category here.
Top 14 Free Spam Filters for Windows
by Heinz Tschabitscher
by Heinz Tschabitscher
Our AssessmentHeinz Tschabitscher, About.com's guide to email, rates 14 free anti-spam programs. A summary includes links to the individual articles. Tschabitscher provides no statistics to show what percentage of spam is filtered and how many false positives are snagged by any program, so we aren't sure relative effectiveness is a factor in his ratings. Nonetheless, all other factors are comprehensively addressed, including drain on system resources. Reviews are balanced fairly. Several pay anti-spam software titles are reviewed separately. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Security Software
by Editors of PC Advisor
by Editors of PC Advisor
Our AssessmentBritain's PC Advisor reviews standalone anti-spam software only occasionally, but is smitten enough with ClearMyMail to honor it with the site's Gold Award. The report is detailed, with pros and cons fairly spelled out. Ease of use and effectiveness are the software's strong points.
Spam Filter Review
by Editors of TopTenReviews.com
by Editors of TopTenReviews.com
Our AssessmentIn most product categories, TopTenReviews.com tends to give almost uniformly high ratings and glowing reviews. Coverage in the anti-spam category is more balanced. The write-ups imply some type of performance testing, but results are vague when mentioned at all. Programs are ranked according to five criteria; unfortunately, performance isn't one of them.
Antispam Software Reviews
by Editors of StarReviews.com
by Editors of StarReviews.com
Our AssessmentStarReviews.com ranks five anti-spam programs, breaking down evaluations by price, ease of use, customer service and other factors. Software is ranked by separate editor and user ratings. Spamfighter gets a Gold Star Award.
Spam Filters
by Editors of and Contributors to Download.com
by Editors of and Contributors to Download.com
Our AssessmentDownload.com is a good destination to read user opinions about various spam filters. While some programs have limited feedback, some have hundreds of reviews and ratings. Editors add ratings and brief reviews for some popular programs, though users don't always agree with these. Cactus Spam Filter has the unique honor of getting identical good ratings (4 out of 5 stars) from both editors and users.
Security Software Reviewed
by Editors of Which? magazine
by Editors of Which? magazine
Our AssessmentU.K.-based Which? magazine is similar to Consumer Reports; testing is rigorous and editors have a reputation for objectivity, though discussion is relatively brief. Several Internet security suites with anti-spam components are reviewed, but no standalone programs make this latest roundup.
ClearMyMail Review
by Editors of TechRadar.com
by Editors of TechRadar.com
Our AssessmentTechRadar.com, a British technology site, doesn't report on a lot of anti-spam filters, but this older review of ClearMyMail is illuminating. Editors say that over a 30-day test in which nearly 400 emails were received, not one spam email escaped detection, and no legitimate emails were blocked.
Review: Cloudmark Desktop
by Steve Ragan
by Steve Ragan
Our AssessmentThis review compares Cloudmark Desktop to Spamfighter, with Cloudmark prevailing. The review is based on months of testing plus normal hands-on usage. In particular, Steve Ragan says he likes the fact that Cloudmark Desktop requires minimal training and that it causes a little less system drag. TheTechHerald.com also reviews a number of security suites.
Windows 7 Likely to Come into Cross-hairs of Attackers
by Greg Masters
by Greg Masters
Our AssessmentThis article cites a report by Symantec (makers of Norton security software), "Security and Storage Trends to Watch," which forecasts a spike in spamming for 2010. More malware is creeping into spam, and spam in languages other than English is increasing.
Vista Security Overview: Too Little Too Late
by Thomas C. Greene
by Thomas C. Greene
Our AssessmentThomas Greene says Windows Mail is as bad as Outlook Express. He describes the user interface to the filtering process in some detail, but with poor clarity. In Greene's opinion, Windows Mail has "half-decent junk mail controls." He criticizes the tools as awkward. This is an older article. Windows Mail, part of the Windows Vista operating system, has since been updated as Windows Live Mail as part of Windows 7.
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