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We performed a comparison between HCL Verse 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 HCL Verse vs. Microsoft Exchange Online Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"HCL Verse has a nice interface and it is a practical email solution. There are a diverse set of features, such as the search bar on top of the screens.""The most valuable feature is the mail server."

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"Exchange Online's most valuable features are two-step verification and security.""Message trace is the most valuable feature of the product.""The solution generally works well. We can send and receive emails just fine.""It's easy to use and there is more integration.""Microsoft has many consultants who can provide support.""It is a fantastic solution.""The features of Microsoft Exchange Online are very intuitive and well-built, keeping the user experience in mind. The usability and the accessibility are the best aspects of this solution.""We have found the solution to be stable."

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Cons
"Security is very important to us, so improvements to this functionality are welcome.""The solution could improve by allowing us to use a color that we want in the editing boxes."

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"The support could improve their response time and sometimes the phone lines are not clear because of static or noise. However, the agents are knowledgeable and very helpful.""The stability of the solution has room for improvement.""It is tricky to integrate Microsoft Exchange Online if you are in an infrastructure provided by other vendors.""I don't like it in general. It sort of has that Microsoft flavor to it, which is just the style they use and the way they color things and lay them out.""The solution’s technical support could be improved.""The solution is expensive.""The solution should have more integration with other platforms.""In the next release, I would like to see more features added to the security of the solution."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "This is an affordable solution but the price could be improved."
  • "The price of the solution is reasonable."
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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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    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.
    Ranking
    14th
    out of 24 in Email Applications
    Views
    625
    Comparisons
    537
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    Average Words per Review
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    2nd
    out of 24 in Email Applications
    Views
    5,567
    Comparisons
    4,067
    Reviews
    49
    Average Words per Review
    380
    Rating
    8.7
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    Also Known As
    Verse, IBM Verse
    Exchange Online, Exchange Online Plan 1, Exchange Online Plan 2, MS Exchange Online
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    Overview

    IBM Verse is a powerful email hosting solution that enables users to access their business communications from a laptop or desktop browser or from a mobile device. This email and business messaging experience is based on an innovative user-centric design, including social analytics and advanced search capabilities. IBM Verse helps users quickly find and focus on what content is most important, empowering them to build stronger working relationships while optimizing business results.

    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
    Canon Marketing Japan Inc., Australian Trade Commission, BTC, Havas, Canal Barge Co.Inc., RAVInvest, Elemental Path, WDR mediagroup
    Bank Alfalah Ltd., Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport, Blue Star Infotech, Scitec Nutrition, Resolution Films, British Airways, Empire Cinemas, InnoGames
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Government15%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Government10%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government9%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise66%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise45%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise48%
    Buyer's Guide
    HCL Verse vs. Microsoft Exchange Online
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about HCL Verse vs. Microsoft Exchange Online and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    HCL Verse is ranked 14th in Email Applications while Microsoft Exchange Online is ranked 2nd in Email Applications with 85 reviews. HCL Verse is rated 9.0, while Microsoft Exchange Online is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of HCL Verse writes "Stable, scalable, and good interface". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Exchange Online writes "Helps reduced IT operations, scalable, and simple setup". HCL Verse is most compared with HCL Notes, HCL Domino, Office 365, Huddle and Hub, whereas Microsoft Exchange Online is most compared with Google Workspace, Amazon WorkMail, ProtonMail, Zoho Mail and Zimbra Collaboration. See our HCL Verse vs. Microsoft Exchange Online report.

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