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We performed a comparison between IceWarp and Microsoft Exchange Online based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Email Applications solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed IceWarp vs. Microsoft Exchange Online Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The solution has a very good log-in to the UI when compared to other solutions.""Its price is the most valuable. It is definitely one of the lowest price solutions.""It has great communication capabilities for team chatting and web conferences.""The solution's voice services work well for our company.""IceWarp has multiple applications that are easy to use for many people.""The groupware module is the most valuable feature.""The product is used very extensively in my company since we have around 1,500 users using it. Also, there is no requirement for any administrators to manage the product by the people who own the solution.""It's scalable and stable."

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"The most valuable feature of the solution is its integration with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams for shared calendars.""Exchange Online plays a significant role in our business. It controls all our emails, so we'd be in a lot of trouble if we didn't have that. It's an essential product.""What I like about Microsoft Exchange Online is that it's a very convenient solution because it's part of the Microsoft business suite. This is the first email service I've used that lasted for many years, and I'm still using it because it's very convenient and it's suitable for my needs. Microsoft Exchange Online is the best product in the world for me because I don't remember any other service that's so well-accepted.""It helps us manage the email focus from our side.""Exchange Online is consistent. It's easy to deploy and scale out to all of our organizations.""We have found the solution to be stable.""I have found the interface to be user-friendly and the overall simplicity valuable features.""Microsoft Exchange Online is very simple and easy to use."

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Cons
"Although it is not a tool, video conferencing should be scalable and operate in a professional and efficient way.""I would like to have a trial for mobile applications and more documentation similar to Google Drive with mobile applications.""The solution should improve the mailing list feature. Google has a similar feature where you can automate sending files to different people in a sequence, but that feature is no longer available in the current version of IceWarp. Other features may also have been removed in the current version.""Our customers sometimes have problems receiving mail.""Although the documentation is extensive and in depth, you must familiarize yourself with it before taking full advantage of the product.""The exchange compatibility mode is rather limited. Their technical support can also be better. They only provide online support, and there should be some option for escalating.""Support should be improved. Most of the time, the queries are not resolved within the SLA.""With multiple databases for VOIP, chat and web IMAP, maintenance is cumbersome."

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"We use different software for email spoofing filters and similar functions because Exchange is quite limited in this area.""Migration can be an issue if you do not have a good audit process.""There is room for improvement in terms of security, as it could be better.""I couldn't delete an email account because it was identified as my primary account by the application.""The solution should have more integration with other platforms.""The demo version we were provided had issues with emails bouncing or being delayed.""The solution must provide better security features.""What I don't like about Microsoft Exchange Online is too much integration because now it has many services connected to it. In the beginning, it was just email, and now it's also Teams and Visio, and many other services which I don't like. Microsoft Exchange Online should focus on one service. The product now lost focus, and this is its area for improvement. I would also like more freedom in choosing to use just one service, for example, just Microsoft Exchange Online, which means I don't need Teams or any other Microsoft product or service there. Right now, all services are either in the Microsoft Office suite, or there are more products or services integrated with Microsoft Exchange Online, and I'd like to just focus on one."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Pricing and licensing is very competitive and in some cases, cheap."
  • "Costs far less than other solutions."
  • "It is definitely one of the lowest price solutions."
  • "Our licensing is on a yearly basis. There were no additional costs."
  • "The license is based on the number of users."
  • "There are various licensing plans available based on geographic zone."
  • "The solution is inexpensive which is its main benefit."
  • "The solution is priced well."
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  • "I have no opinion."
  • "Initially, we had issues with the licensing agreement, but we worked it out with Microsoft."
  • "It is a reasonable solution."
  • "In my opinion, the online license is the best one we have. It is a bundle that we have from Microsoft. It is a bit high in price."
  • "I think it's just awesome. There's no argument about how much value you get on the per user, for user expenditure. It's really great, I don't have any issues with it. I think it's excellent."
  • "The price is a bit high. It is especially expensive in the Indian market."
  • "We have a license per user scenario."
  • "The pricing is a bit more expensive than other solutions."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Support should be improved. Most of the time, the queries are not resolved within the SLA.
    Top Answer:The benefits are widespread and effective communication. We use Microsoft Teams for meetings within and outside our organization. Additionally, Teams can be used for chat, allowing us to track… more »
    Top Answer:Microsoft Exchange Online is very expensive. While it might seem a bit expensive, the benefits outweigh the cost for us. We wouldn't consider changing unless absolutely necessary. We pay yearly. It's… more »
    Top Answer:The price could be an area of concern for many, but I do feel I'm getting value for what I'm paying for.
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    Also Known As
    Exchange Online, Exchange Online Plan 1, Exchange Online Plan 2, MS Exchange Online
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    Overview
    IceWarp helps thousands of organizations streamline all areas of business communication and become more profitable by providing Mail Server complete with GroupWare, Calendaring and Document Management, accessible through an intuitive WebClient, simple to setup in WebAdmin. Customize with add-ons: spam and virus protection, Instant Messaging with video calls, mobile sync and more.
    Exchange Online helps protect your information with advanced capabilities. Anti-malware and anti-spam filtering protect mailboxes. Data loss prevention capabilities prevent users from mistakenly sending sensitive information to unauthorized people. Globally redundant servers, premier disaster recovery capabilities, and a team of security experts monitoring Exchange Online around the clock safeguard your data.
    Sample Customers
    Marriott, Toyota, Sony, Wendy's, Canon
    Bank Alfalah Ltd., Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport, Blue Star Infotech, Scitec Nutrition, Resolution Films, British Airways, Empire Cinemas, InnoGames
    Top Industries
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    Construction Company33%
    Real Estate/Law Firm11%
    Cloud Solution Provider11%
    Program Development Consultancy11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Retailer8%
    Insurance Company7%
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    Manufacturing Company14%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Government10%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government9%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business63%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise21%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise52%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise45%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise48%
    Buyer's Guide
    IceWarp vs. Microsoft Exchange Online
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about IceWarp vs. Microsoft Exchange Online and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    IceWarp is ranked 6th in Email Applications with 15 reviews while Microsoft Exchange Online is ranked 2nd in Email Applications with 85 reviews. IceWarp is rated 8.6, while Microsoft Exchange Online is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of IceWarp writes "A tool that is scalable and can accommodate a large number of users but needs to improve the support it provides to its users ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Exchange Online writes "Helps reduced IT operations, scalable, and simple setup". IceWarp is most compared with Google Workspace, Microsoft Exchange, Zoho Mail, Zimbra Collaboration and Cisco Secure Email, whereas Microsoft Exchange Online is most compared with Google Workspace, Amazon WorkMail, ProtonMail, Zoho Mail and HCL Domino. See our IceWarp vs. Microsoft Exchange Online report.

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