KerioConnect vs OpenText GroupWise comparison

GFI and OpenText are both solutions in the Email Applications category. GFI is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.8, while OpenText is ranked #12. GFI holds a 4.1% mindshare in EA, compared to OpenText’s 2.2% mindshare. Additionally, 62% of GFI users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

KerioConnect

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62% willing to recommend

OpenText GroupWise

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100% willing to recommend

KerioConnect

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Executive SummaryUpdated on May 21, 2025

OpenText GroupWise and KerioConnect are platforms in the communication and collaboration category. KerioConnect seems to have the upper hand due to its integration capabilities.

Features: OpenText GroupWise offers robust email encryption, a comprehensive email management system, and advanced archiving capabilities. KerioConnect provides versatile integrations with numerous applications, a user-friendly interface, and reliable email services.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: GroupWise requires a detailed setup process, designed for enterprises with dedicated IT teams, and focuses on enterprise-level support. KerioConnect offers a simpler deployment, appealing to businesses with limited IT resources, and provides responsive customer service.

Pricing and ROI: OpenText GroupWise has higher setup costs, best for businesses prioritizing security with a long-term investment plan. KerioConnect's cost-effective setup offers quicker ROI, featuring flexible pricing plans for organizations seeking affordability and efficiency.

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KerioConnect vs. OpenText GroupWise

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

KerioConnect

Ranking in Email Applications

9th

Average Rating

7.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Email Archiving (7th)

OpenText GroupWise

Ranking in Email Applications

12th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Wireless Email (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Email Applications category, the mindshare of KerioConnect is 4.1%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText GroupWise is 2.2%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Email Applications Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
KerioConnect	4.1%
OpenText GroupWise	2.2%
Other	93.7%

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Marcelino Mongcal

Senior Systems Tech/Admin at Samco Software Inc.

A seamless setup ensures smooth communication with comprehensive support

We remain a partner with Sophos and use XG S Firewalls without AWS implementation. We only use Sophos endpoint and Sophos Central. We host some clients on-premise while others we host remotely. The VPN connection is easy and proprietary, so it's not open to any other VPN clients. Communication with other mail servers is seamless. It can communicate with Gmail and Outlook without issues, provided the DNS settings are correct. We monitor our servers and security logs, implementing GeoIP blocking. We frequently block China and India IPs due to brute force attacks on our servers. We have extensive experience with KerioConnect. Backing up and maintaining it is straightforward compared to Microsoft Exchange, making it administrator-friendly. On a scale of 1-10, this solution rates an 8.

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John Novak

Consulting Manager at Technical Consulting Resources

Great security, stability, versatility, expandability and low cost of ownership.

I like the ease of login best in GroupWise. With the desktop client you can login to GroupWise independently of the PC login and it has Web Client that can be used if your prefer not to install the client or are using a PC that does not have the GroupWise Client installed. I also like its user proxy capabilities. I also like the level of security that it provides. Additionally, it comes with GroupWise Messenger for secure instant messaging to desktop or mobile devices. It integrates well with the email on your mobile devices and smart phones via GroupWise Mobile Services.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The user interface is good."

"Backing up and maintaining it is straightforward compared to Microsoft Exchange, making it administrator-friendly."

"As long as the operating is stable, the Kerio connect will be very stable as well, so we don't have any problem with it."

"It's relatively simple to use."

"What I like most about Kerio Connect is that it supports ActiveSync, and that is its most critical feature. The solution is also a nice, simple, robust, and stable mail server."

"As long as the operating is stable, the Kerio connect will be very stable as well, so we don't have any problem with it."

"This solution is our SMB alternative to Exchange, installed for more than forty SMB customers in a Linux environment with all of the collaboration features."

"We have contacted technical support a handful of times and received some assistance."

More KerioConnect pros

"The cost-effectiveness of the solution is most valuable."

"Very secure with great storage capacity."

"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."

"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."

Cons

"We cannot compete with them because they're fully integrated with their applications."

"We are considering switching to Microsoft Exchange. One reason is that it doesn't improve our workflow and doesn't integrate well with Microsoft 365 applications."

"I don't particularly like this solution. I would not recommend this solution to others."

"This is just a cost, it's not something that's driving our business forward; it's just foundational."

"The search and archiving documentation capabilities need to be stronger."

"The solution could improve the redundancy because we only have one copy of the Kerio Connect server on our hardware."

"Most of our clients use Outlook and Kerio Connect. Occasionally, Kerio can be a bit slow."

"I would like to see better support from their support team."

More KerioConnect cons

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Their support can be improved. It is not as good as it used to be."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Kerio Connect is better when comparing it to others solutions."

"The solution's pricing depends on how long you plan to keep it because you pay on a per-year basis. You might have a one-time setup cost for something like Microsoft Exchange or a Linux mail server. I'd say this solution is expensive on a per-year basis, almost 2000-3000 dollars annually. It doesn't seem to pay off yet, so we're considering switching to another product."

"KerioConnect has a first-time cost and yearly subscription. It is not expensive."

"The pricing is about $3 per mailbox per month."

"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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Comms Service Provider

12%

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Computer Software Company

13%

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Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	2

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about KerioConnect?

The most valuable features are security and privacy because you installed it on your server, within your company premises, not in the cloud.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for KerioConnect?

The pricing is very easy to understand. As a partner, we have a monitoring system that informs us when subscriptions expire, allowing us to handle renewals. The pricing is very competitive.

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What needs improvement with KerioConnect?

Since KerioConnect is a setup and go solution, everything works on its own. The only administrative tasks required are keeping it up to date, monitoring security logs, and ensuring protection from ...

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Micro Focus GroupWise, GroupWise

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.

GFI

Collaboration solution that offers support for any communication over intranets, extranets and the Internet.

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Southern Tier Brewing Company, Innotta, Baustoff + Metall, Hamifleurs, Chanson TV, Ryman Stationery

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