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 8.3, while OpenText is ranked #12. GFI holds a 4.4% mindshare in EA, compared to OpenText’s 1.4% 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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100% willing to recommend

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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 (6th)

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 October 2025, in the Email Applications category, the mindshare of KerioConnect is 4.4%, up from 4.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText GroupWise is 1.4%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Email Applications Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
KerioConnect	4.4%
OpenText GroupWise	1.4%
Other	94.2%

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David Bloomer

Senior Technician at Computers At Work

Lightweight, simple, and robust; easy to maintain and doesn't require a lot of system resources to run

Kerio Connect does as advertised, so there are no real issues with the product itself. It's developed regularly, so there are constant updates. Possibly, the support and development have lessened since they've sold the company, but as far as the product itself is concerned, there isn't anything that I would suggest needs improvement. If I'm being picky, Kerio Connect uses a proprietary, mappy atom for Outlook, and it would be nice if they used a native mappy connection instead, but that's the only additional feature that I would like to see in its next release. If they have native Outlook map integration, that would be great, but other than that, it's got all the functions that I think a mail server should have.

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John Novak

Consulting Manager at Technical Consulting Resources

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

About the only thing I don't like about GroupWise is the lack of a modern Linux client. Micro Focus stop their development of the Linux Client a long time because there wasn't enough demand for it. Most other solutions do not have the Linux client. I would really like to see OpenText add a modern GroupWise Linux Client back. But until they do there is the Web Client to be used in a browser.

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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

"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."

"The most valuable features are its ease of use, excellent pricing, and it is platform agnostic."

"The user interface is good."

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

"We use the solution as a mail server. It connects with Outlook and is used for calendaring and similar tasks."

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

"KerioConnect has integration with 365. We can use Outlook, which has its client and can be used with Apple devices. It integrates with the App Store and Microsoft Office. It has a smart router. The spam filtering and antivirus are good."

More KerioConnect pros

"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."

Cons

"You cannot integrate with other services like Google Docs, Google Assistant, Google Calendar, etc."

"Most of our clients use Outlook and Kerio Connect. Occasionally, Kerio can be a bit slow. They could make it faster to get onto the web interface without so much load time. It's just slow with Outlook, however, for some reason."

"Having a native Outlook map integration would make Kerio Connect better."

"The solution could improve the redundancy because we only have one copy of the Kerio Connect server on our hardware. The next step for us is to move to the cloud and if Kerio does not have a cloud version available they should release one"

"It could be simpler to use and install, but I still wouldn't use it because there isn't a compelling use case."

"KerioConnect is stable as long as you use a strong password."

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

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

More KerioConnect cons

"The WebAccess feature is somewhat lacking and could be improved."

"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 and Cost Advice

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

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

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

"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."

"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

Comms Service Provider

12%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Computer Software Company

18%

University

10%

Educational Organization

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
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?

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

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What needs improvement with KerioConnect?

KerioConnect continues to improve with regular updates throughout the year. They must be added to the roadmap, which requires approval. In larger organizations, the server's capabilities and the da...

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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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Sample Customers

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

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