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We performed a comparison between HCL Verse and OpenText GroupWise based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Email Applications solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed HCL Verse vs. OpenText GroupWise Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"The most valuable feature is the mail server.""HCL Verse has a nice interface and it is a practical email solution. There are a diverse set of features, such as the search bar on top of the screens."

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"The cost-effectiveness of the solution is most valuable.""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.""Very secure with great storage capacity."

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Cons
"Security is very important to us, so improvements to this functionality are welcome.""The solution could improve by allowing us to use a color that we want in the editing boxes."

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"Their support can be improved. It is not as good as it used to be.""The WebAccess feature is somewhat lacking and could be improved.""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."

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  • "This is an affordable solution but the price could be improved."
  • "The price of the solution is reasonable."
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  • "It was a part of the suite, so it was very cost-effective. There were no costs beyond the licensing fee."
  • "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."
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    Top Answer: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.
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Top Answer: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. Other solutions also… more »
    Ranking
    14th
    out of 24 in Email Applications
    Views
    625
    Comparisons
    537
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    10th
    out of 24 in Email Applications
    Views
    920
    Comparisons
    468
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    588
    Rating
    8.0
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    Also Known As
    Verse, IBM Verse
    Micro Focus GroupWise, GroupWise
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    Overview

    IBM Verse is a powerful email hosting solution that enables users to access their business communications from a laptop or desktop browser or from a mobile device. This email and business messaging experience is based on an innovative user-centric design, including social analytics and advanced search capabilities. IBM Verse helps users quickly find and focus on what content is most important, empowering them to build stronger working relationships while optimizing business results.

    Collaboration solution that offers support for any communication over intranets, extranets and the Internet.
    Sample Customers
    Canon Marketing Japan Inc., Australian Trade Commission, BTC, Havas, Canal Barge Co.Inc., RAVInvest, Elemental Path, WDR mediagroup
    Heritage Oaks Bank
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Government16%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Government13%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    University6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise66%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise44%
    Buyer's Guide
    HCL Verse vs. OpenText GroupWise
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about HCL Verse vs. OpenText GroupWise and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    770,924 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    HCL Verse is ranked 14th in Email Applications while OpenText GroupWise is ranked 10th in Email Applications with 3 reviews. HCL Verse is rated 9.0, while OpenText GroupWise is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of HCL Verse writes "Stable, scalable, and good interface". On the other hand, the top reviewer of OpenText GroupWise writes "It has proxy capabilities, is secure, and allows easy logging". HCL Verse is most compared with HCL Notes, HCL Domino, Office 365, Huddle and Hub, whereas OpenText GroupWise is most compared with Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Exchange Online, Zimbra Collaboration and HCL Notes. See our HCL Verse vs. OpenText GroupWise report.

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