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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Exchange 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 Microsoft Exchange vs. OpenText GroupWise Report (Updated: November 2023).
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Pros
"Exchange is a robust system that is well suited for an enterprise environment. It's always up, and we hardly face any technical issues. Exchange has a web interface and integrates perfectly with Microsoft Outlook. This web interface can be easily used to change the passwords from the domain controllers.""The most valuable feature of Microsoft Exchange is its communication capabilities.""The solution can scale well.""Exchange is very scalable, it's one of the most important things about this software.""One of the most valuable features of Microsoft Exchange is its security.""Microsoft Exchange is highly stable for the end-user systems. When we move to Office 365, it will be even more stable even. There's less administration required and it's very robust. We are really quite happy in using that.""Our customers are satisfied with the features included in Microsoft Exchange.""We've been using Exchange as an email platform. Our clients require multi-country, multi-regional email collaboration with controlled mail flow. The most valuable feature is the capability of message tracking and the protection of user data."

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"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."

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Cons
"The solution could be more secure.""I would like to see Microsoft Exchange improve their documentation.""The price of Microsoft Exchange could improve, it is priced high.""I would like to see the search capability of the Outlook client improved""The management of .pst files and archiving need improvement.""An area for improvement would be the convenience of working with Azure services from Exchange on-premise installations.""Microsoft Exchange could improve by adding artificial intelligence.""In our current situation, the disappearance of sanctions would be a tangible improvement. We are basically cut off from technical support and it's very difficult to obtain any updates."

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"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Microsoft Exchange is a very well-priced solution."
  • "We renew the product license with Microsoft every three years. The cost is included within a bundle of services. It's an enterprise agreement with Microsoft."
  • "I have Outlook 365 Professional, and Exchange comes in the bundle with other solutions, such as Word and OneDrive. I pay for the use of the bundle monthly and I can imagine if you are a company with many licenses the pricing model would be a lot different."
  • "Exchange is better for medium to large businesses because it can be quite costly for SMB, which may not need all the options the product provides."
  • "Licensing fees are paid monthly."
  • "The price of Microsoft Exchange is reasonable."
  • "Licensing costs for Microsoft Exchange have increased, but are still fair. For some users, the cost is high considering the number of functions and features they will use."
  • "Microsoft's licensing structure is too complex, but its prices are affordable, though not cheap."
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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:The deployment is a plug-and-play process.
    Top Answer:The license can be both monthly or yearly. It is not expensive.
    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.
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    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 »
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    Average Words per Review
    349
    Rating
    8.6
    10th
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    Average Words per Review
    500
    Rating
    9.0
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    Also Known As
    Exchange, MS Exchange
    Micro Focus GroupWise, GroupWise
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    Overview
    Built to deliver the enterprise-grade security and reliability that businesses require, Microsoft Exchange provides email, calendar and contacts on your PC, phone and web browser.
    Collaboration solution that offers support for any communication over intranets, extranets and the Internet.
    Offer
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    Sample Customers
    Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport, Scitec Nutrition, British Airways, InnoGames, Osteology Foundation, Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH, NTC Contracting
    Heritage Oaks Bank
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Energy/Utilities Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Government9%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Government13%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    University6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise37%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise52%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise45%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Exchange vs. OpenText GroupWise
    November 2023
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Exchange vs. OpenText GroupWise and other solutions. Updated: November 2023.
    745,775 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Microsoft Exchange is ranked 1st in Email Applications with 48 reviews while OpenText GroupWise is ranked 10th in Email Applications with 3 reviews. Microsoft Exchange is rated 8.6, while OpenText GroupWise is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft Exchange writes "A good solution for large enterprises, but is expensive when compared to other solutions". On the other hand, the top reviewer of OpenText GroupWise writes "Very flexible and secure with excellent storage capacity". Microsoft Exchange is most compared with Zimbra Collaboration, KerioConnect, HCL Domino, Open-Xchange and ProtonMail, whereas OpenText GroupWise is most compared with Microsoft Exchange Online, Zimbra Collaboration and Google Workspace. See our Microsoft Exchange vs. OpenText GroupWise report.

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