IceWarp vs Zarafa vs Zimbra Collaboration comparison

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3,017 views|1,768 comparisons
88% willing to recommend
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149 views|105 comparisons
100% willing to recommend
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5,336 views|4,088 comparisons
96% willing to recommend
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We performed a comparison between IceWarp, Zarafa, and Zimbra Collaboration based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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  • "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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  • "Zimbra Collaboration is less expensive than Microsoft Exchange. Zimbra works for small companies because it is not expensive. Zimbra Collaboration has more security tools than Microsoft Exchange. If you are choosing between Zimbra Collaboration and Microsoft Exchange, you have to take into account the cost of security tools with Microsoft Exchange. When you purchase Microsoft Exchange, you will also have to purchase tools for security, which adds to the cost. The migration from Zimbra Collaboration to another email solution is very simple and easy. Migration from Microsoft Exchange to another email solution is very difficult. Microsoft doesn't allow migration that easily. In fact, you have to pay for tools to do that. You have to buy some expensive tools to migrate."
  • "If you choose the network edition, it is a little pricier. They have the open-source edition too which is only community supported."
  • "We are using perpetual licenses. We have deployed it in our local data center, and we buy perpetual licenses on a per-user basis."
  • "When it comes to the licensing of Zimbra Collaboration, my license covers the servers and I find its terms to be much simpler than those of Microsoft Exchange."
  • "We do not pay for licenses to use this solution."
  • "The price of the solution is low."
  • "It's very expensive. When we compare the cost with Google Workspace, it's so expensive."
  • "There is an annual standard licensing fee to use Zimbra Collaboration and there is no other cost."
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    6th
    out of 24 in Email Applications
    Views
    3,017
    Comparisons
    1,768
    Reviews
    4
    Average Words per Review
    492
    Rating
    7.8
    16th
    out of 24 in Email Applications
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    149
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    105
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    out of 24 in Email Applications
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    5,336
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    4,088
    Reviews
    11
    Average Words per Review
    275
    Rating
    8.2
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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.
    Open-source email and collaboration software with calendaring, tasks and contacts management, mobile devices compatability.
    Zimbra Collaboration provides administrators and their end users innovative features that solve the challenges faced by organizations using today's legacy communications infrastructure.
    Sample Customers
    Marriott, Toyota, Sony, Wendy's, Canon
    Tivoli, InterAkt Contour, Riagg Rijnmond, Lammerink, Revell, KMP, International School of the Hague
    NEC Biglobe, City of Ventura, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Hola Publishing, BIG, Sleepwell, LaFayette College, Xmission, DNA, Ring Line, Future Group, TIGC
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Construction Company33%
    Real Estate/Law Firm11%
    Cloud Solution Provider11%
    Program Development Consultancy11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Retailer8%
    Insurance Company7%
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    REVIEWERS
    Media Company20%
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Energy/Utilities Company20%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Government11%
    Financial Services Firm5%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business63%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise21%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business68%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise21%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise49%
    Buyer's Guide
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    April 2024
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