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Vendor: OpenText
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What is OpenText GroupWise?

Collaboration solution that offers support for any communication over intranets, extranets and the Internet.
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OpenText GroupWise is the #3 ranked solution in top Wireless Email solutions and #12 ranked solution in top Email Applications. PeerSpot users give OpenText GroupWise an average rating of 9.0 out of 10. OpenText GroupWise is most commonly compared to Google Workspace: OpenText GroupWise vs Google Workspace. OpenText GroupWise is popular among the small business segment, accounting for 45% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a computer software company, accounting for 13% of all views.
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Email Applications
March 2026
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OpenText GroupWise mindshare

Product category:
Email Applications
As of April 2026, the mindshare of OpenText GroupWise in the Email Applications category stands at 2.2%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Email Applications Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
OpenText GroupWise2.2%
Google Workspace14.7%
Microsoft Exchange Online10.6%
Other72.5%
Email Applications
 
 
Key learnings from peers
Last updated Mar 27, 2026

Valuable Features

  • "The solution is very flexible and has great storage capacity."
  • "I would advise others who are looking into implementing this product to go for it."
  • "I like the ease of logging best in Micro Focus GroupWise. I also like its proxy capabilities from a user level. I also like how secure Micro Focus GroupWise is."

Room for Improvement

  • "Customer support did what they could but we had some issues because it required coordination between GroupWise and SUSE Linux or the Micro Focus storage support. It became a ping pong between these two parts of the same company and was unpleasant."
  • "Their support can be improved. It is not as good as it used to be."
  • "What I don't like about Micro Focus GroupWise is the removal of the Unix client. Micro Focus took that function away about ten years ago because there wasn't enough demand for it."

Pricing

  • "Micro Focus GroupWise is the most affordable solution on-premises. Versus Microsoft Exchange on-premises, pricing is 20:1, so there's no comparison. Micro Focus GroupWise is cheaper, though, for my clients, it's not about the cost but the stability and security of the solution."
  • "It was a part of the suite, so it was very cost-effective. There were no costs beyond the licensing fee."
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Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
University
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Healthcare Company
6%
Retailer
6%
Insurance Company
4%
Construction Company
4%
Energy/Utilities Company
4%
Media Company
4%
Wholesaler/Distributor
3%
Educational Organization
3%
Marketing Services Firm
3%
Non Tech Company
3%
Outsourcing Company
3%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Real Estate/Law Firm
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Performing Arts
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Hospitality Company
1%
Financial Services Firm
1%

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OpenText GroupWise was previously known as Micro Focus GroupWise, GroupWise.

OpenText GroupWise customers

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OpenText GroupWise Reviews Summary
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Consulting Manager at Technical Consulting Resources5.0I'm an IT consultant using OpenText GroupWise extensively for email, calendar, and messaging due to its ease of login, security, and integration. Although it lacks a modern Linux client, its features and cost-effectiveness outperform Microsoft Exchange for us and our clients.
Head of NCIS at DSB it services GmbH4.0I've used GroupWise for 17 years, appreciating its security, efficient storage, and scalability. Though the web client needs improvement and manufacturer support is declining, we find it a better and more secure option than Microsoft.
network engineer at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees5.0I love this cost-effective, stable, and scalable solution, having used it for over 30 years. Despite declining support and no Outlook, it offers excellent ROI, earning my 10/10 recommendation.