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CodeTwo Exchange Rules vs Microsoft Exchange Online comparison

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Categories and Ranking

CodeTwo Exchange Rules
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Email Signature Software (5th)
Microsoft Exchange Online
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
90
Ranking in other categories
Email Applications (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

CodeTwo Exchange Rules and Microsoft Exchange Online aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. CodeTwo Exchange Rules is designed for Email Signature Software and holds a mindshare of 9.8%, up 8.2% compared to last year.
Microsoft Exchange Online, on the other hand, focuses on Email Applications, holds 13.8% mindshare, down 15.7% since last year.
Email Signature Software
Email Applications
 

Featured Reviews

Hannes Brunauer - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
NancyHartman - PeerSpot reviewer
Effective collaboration achieved with versatile features and good customer service
There are always improvements needed. My personal issue with using OfficeSuite and the Exchange Server is that one has to cobble together a whole bunch of different applications. Therefore, a lot of scripting and programming knowledge is necessary. I am not an IT person; I am an educator, a trainer, a user. I want to get the work done. However, I find that the Exchange Server and possibly the way our company has set up access permissions require extensive programming knowledge. It might take six to eight weeks to get a programmer's time to build something, whereas I can use something like Smartsheet that will do everything I want without needing a programmer. Smartsheet is more end-user friendly compared to a Microsoft product. Microsoft believes an expert IT person should manage everything, however, I want to manage things on my own in a simplified way. That is not easy using the Exchange Server or Microsoft Office. It is not end-user friendly for development, and a programmer is needed. Once set up, using them as an end-user is fine. I find that the automations are not robust, and the FedRAMP systems are not robust. I have a few issues with Exchange and Office, but there's nothing I can do about it.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution offers great features."
"Tech support has been great, when necessary."
"It is a fantastic solution."
"The initial setup is straightforward and easy to configure."
"The platform's security and compliance features are good."
"The solution is quite convenient because you can access the web version anywhere."
"The solution has been stable with good performance on offer."
"Exchange Online is a straightforward cloud-based application. It's easy to connect and the interface is user friendly."
"Message trace is the most valuable feature of the product."
 

Cons

"NVMe support is lacking when it comes to performance on the disk side."
"The configuration of the solution's on-premise version is a little bit difficult, and its troubleshooting is more difficult than the installation itself."
"From an IT perspective, we need clearer documentation to understand the product’s configuration process."
"It is tricky to integrate Microsoft Exchange Online if you are in an infrastructure provided by other vendors."
"The stability of the solution on Mac products has room for improvement."
"The solution should have a stand-alone application instead of us having to go through an internet browser."
"Microsoft Exchange Online can improve message delivery. There are times we receive a message that the email failed to be delivered, and there is no reason given. We sometimes have emails that are flagged as spam that are not. We cannot do anything about it because it's not managed by us, it's managed by Microsoft."
"The solution could be a bit cheaper."
"Microsoft Exchange Online should have a faster search feature."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution costs $12 to $16 per user per month."
"The costs of this platform vary based on subscriptions, but it is generally reasonable."
"The pricing for this solution is good. We renew our contract every three years. I would rate the pricing for this solution a three out of five."
"The pricing is really high. It's higher compared to other services."
"The product is expensive and has an annual subscription."
"Microsoft solutions are expensive."
"This solution requires a license."
"The pricing for Microsoft Exchange Online is quite reasonable, in my opinion. Many licensing options are available so that we can choose based on the customer's needs. For example, if a customer only requires mailbox features, we can recommend Plan One or Plan 2. We can suggest an E3 or E5 license if they need the entire Office suite. There are also premium subscriptions for enterprise customers, offering additional security features. Overall, I don't find the pricing costly because Microsoft provides many features and security capabilities, making it reliable for all customers, depending on their requirements."
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Computer Software Company
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Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
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Educational Organization
6%
 

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Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Microsoft Exchange Online?
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 comm...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Exchange Online?
The cost of Microsoft Exchange Online varies between $4 and $25 per user per month, depending on the different plans we use for different users.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Exchange Online?
The mobile version of Microsoft Outlook has limited features compared to the desktop version. We find fewer features in the mobile version of Microsoft Exchange Online, so that could be improved if...
 

Also Known As

Exchange Rules, Exchange Rules Pro
Exchange Online, Exchange Online Plan 1, Exchange Online Plan 2, MS Exchange Online
 

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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
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