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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Exchange Online 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 Online vs. OpenText GroupWise Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"All of the features are beneficial, but the scheduling feature is particularly useful.""Exchange Online's most valuable features are two-step verification and security.""It allows us to work from home, at any time or anywhere.""When you used to write to someone, you would often begin typing their name and their email address would appear; you would simply click and you would have the correct email address. That has been working for a while, but having the location address appear was a pleasant surprise. It was amazing.""We also create technical presentations, so most of the time we are dealing with MS Word and Excel. Sometimes, we also use Visio for diagramming. Our overall experience is good.""It is very manageable.""Its most valuable feature is the unlimited storage. It also has very little downtime.""It's not hard to set up."

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

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Cons
"Exchange Online has issues with its mail flow and content search.""The solution could improve with the integrations with some of the known applications is still not possible, there must be more connectors.""I don't really like the response time of the web GUI for administration.""In the next release, I would like to see more features added to the security of the solution.""Microsoft needs to lower the price of the extra production add-ins for Exchange Online.""The stability of the solution on Mac products has room for improvement.""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.""When you migrate from on-prem to cloud, if you choose to or are forced to do the hybrid, they need to devise a way to undo the hybrid."

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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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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "I have no opinion."
  • "Initially, we had issues with the licensing agreement, but we worked it out with Microsoft."
  • "It is a reasonable solution."
  • "In my opinion, the online license is the best one we have. It is a bundle that we have from Microsoft. It is a bit high in price."
  • "I think it's just awesome. There's no argument about how much value you get on the per user, for user expenditure. It's really great, I don't have any issues with it. I think it's excellent."
  • "The price is a bit high. It is especially expensive in the Indian market."
  • "We have a license per user scenario."
  • "The pricing is a bit more expensive than other solutions."
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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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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Top Answer:Microsoft Exchange Online is very expensive. While it might seem a bit expensive, the benefits outweigh the cost for us. We wouldn't consider changing unless absolutely necessary. We pay yearly. It's… more »
    Top Answer:The price could be an area of concern for many, but I do feel I'm getting value for what I'm paying for.
    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
    2nd
    out of 24 in Email Applications
    Views
    5,567
    Comparisons
    4,067
    Reviews
    49
    Average Words per Review
    380
    Rating
    8.7
    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
    Exchange Online, Exchange Online Plan 1, Exchange Online Plan 2, MS Exchange Online
    Micro Focus GroupWise, GroupWise
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    Overview
    Exchange Online helps protect your information with advanced capabilities. Anti-malware and anti-spam filtering protect mailboxes. Data loss prevention capabilities prevent users from mistakenly sending sensitive information to unauthorized people. Globally redundant servers, premier disaster recovery capabilities, and a team of security experts monitoring Exchange Online around the clock safeguard your data.
    Collaboration solution that offers support for any communication over intranets, extranets and the Internet.
    Sample Customers
    Bank Alfalah Ltd., Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport, Blue Star Infotech, Scitec Nutrition, Resolution Films, British Airways, Empire Cinemas, InnoGames
    Heritage Oaks Bank
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Government10%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government9%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Government12%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    University6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise45%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise48%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise43%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Exchange Online vs. OpenText GroupWise
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Exchange Online vs. OpenText GroupWise and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Microsoft Exchange Online is ranked 2nd in Email Applications with 85 reviews while OpenText GroupWise is ranked 10th in Email Applications with 3 reviews. Microsoft Exchange Online is rated 8.6, while OpenText GroupWise is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft Exchange Online writes "Helps reduced IT operations, scalable, and simple setup". On the other hand, the top reviewer of OpenText GroupWise writes "It has proxy capabilities, is secure, and allows easy logging". Microsoft Exchange Online is most compared with Google Workspace, Amazon WorkMail, ProtonMail, Zoho Mail and Microsoft Exchange, whereas OpenText GroupWise is most compared with Microsoft Exchange and Zimbra Collaboration. See our Microsoft Exchange Online vs. OpenText GroupWise report.

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