CodeTwo Exchange Rules vs Google Workspace vs IceWarp comparison

The compared CodeTwo and Google solutions aren't in the same category. CodeTwo is ranked #6 in ESS , and holds a 9.8% mindshare in the category. Google is ranked #1 in EA , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 21.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of CodeTwo users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Google users who would recommend it.

CodeTwo Exchange Rules

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100% willing to recommend

Google Workspace

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95% willing to recommend

IceWarp

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90% willing to recommend

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Hannes Brunauer

IT-Teamhead Infrastructure EEMEA at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees

Great features that enabled us to reduce hardware at our on-prem sites

We use this solution to reduce the use of our old classic server storage infrastructure and replace it with hyperconverged infrastructure. I'm the IT team head of infrastructure EEMEA Choosing this solution was one of the best things we've done in years. We changed to SimpliVity because of its…

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Sunil-Nair

IT Manager at Universal Carpets & Rugs

Email collaboration and accessibility have improved team productivity

The valuable features include the email service, email updates, and Google Drive. People are given email access to Google Drive. The team can share manual files and work accordingly. They can access different teams from anywhere, collectively putting files, sharing them, and managing them. Additionally, the manufacturing product does not require any downgrades. It works fine and continuously for the last three or four years. Users can access their emails from anywhere in their browser without a laptop or can directly access from Gmail. This is helpful for salespeople.

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AvinashLotke

Delivery Head at Team Computers

Useful for collaboration and storage but improvement is needed in API integration

The solution has traditional SSL integration, SAML, and Federation Services. In its latest version, it added SAML integration. However, it needs to work on API integration, especially for dashboards or integration with SAP for log and data system management. It doesn't yet have the kind of API that Google and Microsoft provide for synchronizing users with Active Directory. I think IceWarp needs to improve in a few areas. They have two types of admin consoles - a web-based one and a remote one. I'd like to see these combined into a single web-based admin console. The log reading and information system also needs improvement. The current way of showing incoming and outgoing logs isn't very clear. For new users, it's hard to understand these logs, especially compared to Office 365 and other systems with easier-to-read logs. They should also add an export option to get all logs with a single click whenever we need them.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The solution offers great features."

"The corporate email feature on Google's Gmail is fantastic."

"There are several online forums and a lot of support materials online."

"Good performance, even on relatively slow connections; no local apps required."

"I have found the solution to be pretty stable."

"Google integrates well with our system. G Suite has an open API, so you can connect any open system with Google capable of working with API. This is the main reason we use it."

"The user interface is fantastic. It's also available for the individual person, so that's also a great thing about it."

"It is a stable platform. It is very easy to use, and most importantly, it is very easy to administer. It also gets up and running quite easily."

"Google Apps for Business and Skype for Business are the perfect solutions for every business thriving online. It is very easy and inexpensive to get work done with these applications online."

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"The solution is easy to manage and includes features such as smart documents and the archiving of user data."

"The solution has a very good log-in to the UI when compared to other solutions."

"It's scalable and stable."

"An effective, functional, very good tool for controlling resources."

"IceWarp has multiple applications that are easy to use for many people."

"The TeamChat feature has been really good for our email management. It lets us collaborate, share files, and invite guests like Google Spaces or Microsoft Teams. I like the two-factor authentication for security. However, they need to improve their document collaboration tools, as their Word, Excel, and PowerPoint features are basic compared to Microsoft and Google."

"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."

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Cons

"NVMe support is lacking when it comes to performance on the disk side."

"In Google Meet, there is no feature for recording a meeting. It should have a feature for recording."

"The solution could always be more secure, although that doesn't affect me so much."

"Despite being an excellent platform, I would very much like Google Docs to be more compatible with Microsoft Word."

"Integration with Microsoft Outlook could be improved."

"We noticed that sometimes when we forward emails to somebody, it is being relocated as part of the communication somewhere else. The traceability and other features should be improved."

"The UI could be more graphic and sassy, but otherwise, it is quite functional."

"Sometimes, I would like to be able to use the solution offline, and I can't do so. It would be ideal if there was some sort of offline mode available."

"There is some redundancy in the functionality between certain modules."

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"With multiple databases for VOIP, chat and web IMAP, maintenance is cumbersome."

"The solution needs improvements in security, particularly regarding document management."

"Although it is not a tool, video conferencing should be scalable and operate in a professional and efficient way."

"The solution has traditional SSL integration, SAML, and Federation Services. In its latest version, it added SAML integration. However, it needs to work on API integration, especially for dashboards or integration with SAP for log and data system management. It doesn't yet have the kind of API that Google and Microsoft provide for synchronizing users with Active Directory."

"Support should be improved. Most of the time, the queries are not resolved within the SLA."

"It is difficult to disable user rights on the console so some users accidentally delete their documents or user details."

"Our customers sometimes have problems receiving mail."

"I would like to have a trial for mobile applications and more documentation similar to Google Drive with mobile applications."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The price of the solution can vary."

"Traffic management tools may be required for larger setups and should be included in any pricing calculations."

"We normally purchase the license on a yearly basis."

"Careful consideration should be given to the different licensing options and provisions should be made for additional applications that may be required for your particular business."

"There are several areas where a G Suite implementation can reduce costs: lower license fees than some competing products, reduced hardware, and IT support costs."

"I give the pricing an eight out of ten, with ten being the most affordable."

"We pay a monthly subscription for the use of this solution."

"The pricing is very high, although I cannot tell if this is the result of the Indian vendors artificially inflating it."

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"The solution is inexpensive which is its main benefit."

"The license is based on the number of users."

"I would rate the pricing and eight out of ten."

"Our licensing is on a yearly basis. There were no additional costs."

"There are various licensing plans available based on geographic zone."

"I don't see any challenges for the Indian market. For example, 1 GB is available for around 399 INR, and 2 GB for 499 INR. They offer a range of plans, from basic to professional and enterprise, with multiple features. IceWarp's aggressive pricing is competitive compared to other market solutions like Zoho and Microsoft. One significant advantage is that IceWarp does not impose user capping like Google and Microsoft, which allows for substantial cost savings and flexibility in user conversion."

"Pricing and licensing is very competitive and in some cases, cheap."

"The solution is priced well."

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What do you like most about Google Workspace?

Easy-to-build forms are allowing me to get feedback and information from my internal teams as well as from the custom...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Workspace?

The pricing for Google Workspace is moderate. I would rate it a five out of ten, indicating it is neither cheap nor e...

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What needs improvement with Google Workspace?

I don't see many areas of Google Workspace that could be improved or enhanced because everything I have been using ha...

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What do you like most about IceWarp?

It's scalable and stable.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IceWarp?

IceWarp was very cost-effective, offering services at a significantly lower cost than Google, which was appealing for...

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What needs improvement with IceWarp?

The solution needs improvements in security, particularly regarding document management. Users currently have the rig...

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Comparisons

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Compared 21% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 31% of the time

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Compared 15% of the time

Microsoft Exchange vs IceWarp

Compared 14% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

KerioConnect vs IceWarp

Compared 7% of the time

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Buyer's Guide

Google Workspace

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IceWarp

August 2025

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Also Known As

Exchange Rules, Exchange Rules Pro

G-Suite Enterprise, G-Suite, Google Apps for Business, G Suite Basic, G Suite Business, G-Suite Basic, G-Suite Business, Google Vault

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Overview

CodeTwo Exchange Rules Pro is a Microsoft certified email signature and email flow manager for Exchange and Centrally managed email signatures, disclaimers, marketing banners and email flow control.

CodeTwo

Similar to G Suite, all Google Workspace plans provide a custom email for your business and include collaboration tools like Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Chat, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Sites, and more.

As we’ve evolved G Suite into a more integrated experience across our communication and collaboration tools, we’ve rebranded to Google Workspace to more accurately represent the product vision.

Google

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.

IceWarp

Sample Customers

Telmex, UNICEF, Davis LLP, Gosford City Council, Silgan Containers Corporation, Dr. Dr. Wagner, Wealth Enhancement Group, PKP Energetyka, St. Andrew's College, Kingston College, Investment Property Databank Limited, City of Westfield, BenComm

There are over five million businesses that use Google Apps for Business worldwide. Some key customers include The Roche Group, National Geographic, American Red Cross, City of Los Angeles, Flight Centre, and Konica Minolta.

Marriott, Toyota, Sony, Wendy's, Canon