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We performed a comparison between KerioConnect, Open-Xchange, and Zimbra Collaboration based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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  • "The pricing is about $3 per mailbox per month."
  • "The price of Kerio Connect is better when comparing it to others solutions."
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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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    9th
    out of 24 in Email Applications
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    2,478
    Comparisons
    1,485
    Reviews
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    Average Words per Review
    1,076
    Rating
    5.0
    13th
    out of 24 in Email Applications
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    1,523
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    1,048
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    4th
    out of 24 in Email Applications
    Views
    5,466
    Comparisons
    4,178
    Reviews
    11
    Average Words per Review
    275
    Rating
    8.2
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    Overview

    Kerio Connect, a messaging and collaboration solution, meets the needs of small and mid-sized businesses while offering a robust feature lineup. Business users enjoy support for their favorite email client and easy web-based access. Kerio Connect is highly stable—so you can focus on business rather than unexpected downtime and recovery.

    A cost effective messaging and collaboration solution based on open source components.
    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
    Southern Tier Brewing Company, Innotta, Baustoff + Metall, Hamifleurs, Chanson TV, Ryman Stationery
    1&1, Host Europe, KPN, Ziggo, namecheap, Strato, Network Solutions
    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
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Government10%
    Educational Organization8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Media Company8%
    REVIEWERS
    Media Company20%
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Energy/Utilities Company20%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Government10%
    Financial Services Firm5%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business75%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business46%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise39%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business41%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise44%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business68%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise21%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise49%
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