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# MDaemon Email Server vs Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**MDaemon Email Server** [

4.7/5(173)

](https://www.g2.com/products/mdaemon-technologies/reviews#reviews)

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration** [

3.6/5(140)

](https://www.g2.com/products/zimbra-collaboration-enterprise-collaboration/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**MDaemon Email Server**
Free Trial

**Starting at $25.00** 5 User Per Month · Hosted MDaemon Email

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**MDaemon Email Server**
1 monthFaster

Based on 51 responses

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**
4 months

Based on 14 responses

Return on Investment

**MDaemon Email Server**
15 months5 months sooner

Based on 41 responses

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**
20 months

Based on 12 responses

Perceived Cost

**MDaemon Email Server**
$$$$$

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**MDaemon Email Server**
10%

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**
12%2% more

Pros & Cons

**MDaemon Email Server**
[
Email Automation (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/mdaemon-technologies/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1998659&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Security (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/mdaemon-technologies/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1415709&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Inefficient Search Functionality (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/mdaemon-technologies/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1998647&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Customer Support (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/mdaemon-technologies/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1998651&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**
[
Daily Usage (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/zimbra-collaboration-enterprise-collaboration/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1851472&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**MDaemon Email Server**
Not enough data

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**
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Screenshots

**MDaemon Email Server**
 ![MDaemon Email Server screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/102389/MDaemon-Webmail-Inbox-Flag-Email-Follow-Up.jpg)

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**MDaemon Email Server**

9.3

9.3142

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**

7.9

7.9111

Ease of Use

**MDaemon Email Server**

9.0

9.0142

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**

8.2

8.2111

Ease of Setup

**MDaemon Email Server**

8.9

8.9132

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**

6.9

6.937

Ease of Admin

**MDaemon Email Server**

9.0

9.0131

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**

7.7

7.738

Quality of Support

**MDaemon Email Server**

8.8

8.8132

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**

7.7

7.791

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**MDaemon Email Server**

9.2

9.2128

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**

7.9

7.935

Product Direction (% positive)

**MDaemon Email Server**

8.7

8.7138

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**

5.6

5.6108

Features

Video Conferencing[Hide 77 FeaturesShow 77 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.9

16

Collaboration Tools

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

11

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Verified

Presentations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whiteboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

Hand Raising

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Private Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Coordination

Scheduling

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

12

|

Verified

Video Call Recording

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

9

Participant Permissions

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

11

|

Verified

One-Click Join

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

On-Demand Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Software Type

Mobile

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

11

|

Verified

Browser Application

Not enough data

Not enough data

Desktop Application

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Video Conferencing

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Video Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Registration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transcripts/Chat History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Way Audio & Video

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Breakout Rooms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whiteboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Microsoft Outlook Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Auto Framing

Not enough data

Not enough data

On-Demand Webcasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Transcription

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two Way Audio & Video

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Polls/Voting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brand Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HD Audio/Video

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Host Controls

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.6

11

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

7.7(won by default)

11

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Speech

7.4(won by default)

11

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![MDaemon Email Server](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/bbdfab712eab1fb4845beb3a1a166da2/mdaemon-technologies.svg "MDaemon Email Server")](https://www.g2.com/products/mdaemon-technologies/reviews)

MDaemon Email Server

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

43.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

46.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

9.8%

[![Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_148d4e88c759e4a7a984a0f3f056fd39/zimbra-collaboration-enterprise-collaboration.png "Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration")](https://www.g2.com/products/zimbra-collaboration-enterprise-collaboration/reviews)

Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

22.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

44.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

33.1%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

43.4%

22.3%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

46.8%

44.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

9.8%

33.1%

Reviewers' Industry

[![MDaemon Email Server](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/bbdfab712eab1fb4845beb3a1a166da2/mdaemon-technologies.svg "MDaemon Email Server")](https://www.g2.com/products/mdaemon-technologies/reviews)
MDaemon Email Server

Computer Software

9.8%

Information Technology and Services

7.5%

Government Administration

6.4%

Hospital & Health Care

4.6%

Retail

4.0%

Other

67.6%

[![Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_148d4e88c759e4a7a984a0f3f056fd39/zimbra-collaboration-enterprise-collaboration.png "Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration")](https://www.g2.com/products/zimbra-collaboration-enterprise-collaboration/reviews)
Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration

Information Technology and Services

12.5%

Higher Education

10.8%

Computer Software

9.2%

Internet

7.5%

Education Management

5.0%

Other

55.0%

FAQs

## MDaemon Email Server vs Zimbra Collaboration... FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Zimbra Collaboration... vs MDaemon Email Server?

MDaemon Email Server stands out from Zimbra Collaboration... with a higher G2 rating, stronger reviewer sentiment on support and setup, and a more robust feature set for security and administration.

| [Zimbra Collaboration...](https://www.g2.com/products/zimbra-collaboration-enterprise-collaboration/reviews) | [MDaemon Email Server](https://www.g2.com/products/mdaemon-technologies/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 3.6/5 (140 reviews) | 4.7/5 (173 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 6.9 | 8.9 |
| 7.7 | 8.8 |
| Simple, powerful, and scalable Linux-based groupware | Strong security, easy administration, and robust spam filtering |

### How do the pricing models of Zimbra Collaboration... and MDaemon Email Server compare?

MDaemon Email Server is rated as the stronger value by reviewers, with higher satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Zimbra Collaboration...:** Reviewers highlight its low cost and open-source options, but note limited documentation and fewer updates.
- **MDaemon Email Server:** Reviewers consistently describe it as budget-friendly, cost-effective, and ideal for small to medium-sized businesses, with frequent mentions of its value compared to alternatives.
- **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers mention moving to MDaemon Email Server from Microsoft Exchange due to lower complexity and better pricing.

### What are the best alternatives to Zimbra Collaboration... and MDaemon Email Server?

According to G2, the top three alternatives to Zimbra Collaboration... and MDaemon Email Server are Zoho Mail, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Zimbra Collaboration...](https://www.g2.com/products/zimbra-collaboration-enterprise-collaboration/reviews) | 3.6/5 (140) | Mid-Market | Low cost, open source options | Simple, scalable Linux-based groupware |
| [MDaemon Email Server](https://www.g2.com/products/mdaemon-technologies/reviews) | 4.7/5 (173) | Mid-Market | Budget-friendly, cost-effective | Strong security, easy administration |
| [Zoho Mail](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-mail/reviews) | 4.4/5 (729) | Small-Business | — | Flexible for small businesses |
| [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) | 4.6/5 (48,170) | Small-Business | — | Comprehensive collaboration suite |
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft365/reviews) | 4.6/5 (5,857) | Mid-Market | — | Integration with Office tools |

### Which Email features should I prioritize when comparing Zimbra Collaboration... and MDaemon Email Server?

Buyers should prioritize Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, Security, Integration Capabilities, and Mobile Access when comparing Zimbra Collaboration... and MDaemon Email Server.

- **Ease of Setup:** Zimbra Collaboration... scores 6.9, while MDaemon Email Server scores 8.9.
- **Quality of Support:** Zimbra Collaboration... scores 7.7, MDaemon Email Server scores 8.8.
- **Security:** MDaemon Email Server is frequently cited for strong security and spam filtering (1 all-time mention for Security).
- **Integration Capabilities:** MDaemon Email Server is noted for CRM and calendar integrations in recent reviews.
- **Mobile Access:** Both products are discussed for mobile, with MDaemon Email Server highlighted for ActiveSync support and Zimbra Collaboration... for mobile synchronization.

### What are the pros and cons of Zimbra Collaboration... vs MDaemon Email Server?

MDaemon Email Server's headline strength is robust security and ease of administration, while Zimbra Collaboration... is praised for its scalability and cost-effectiveness.

- **Zimbra Collaboration... strengths:** Simple, powerful, and scalable Linux-based groupware; cost-effective with open-source options; centralizes communication tools.
- **Zimbra Collaboration... trade-offs:** Limited integrations with third-party tools; documentation often outdated; interface considered basic or outdated by reviewers; requires technical expertise for advanced configuration.
- **MDaemon Email Server strengths:** Strong security and spam filtering (1 all-time mention for Security); easy administration; reliable performance; cost-effective for small and mid-sized businesses; praised for integration with CRM and calendar systems.
- **MDaemon Email Server trade-offs:** User interface seen as dated; performance can degrade with large mailboxes; some features require additional setup; mobile app less feature-rich than desktop version; occasional delays in customer support response (1 all-time mention for Poor Customer Support).

### Is Zimbra Collaboration... or MDaemon Email Server better for small businesses?

MDaemon Email Server is the better fit for small businesses, with strong reviewer sentiment and a focus on cost-effectiveness and ease of use.

- **Zimbra Collaboration...:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note its scalability and low cost, but also mention a steeper learning curve and more technical setup requirements.
- **MDaemon Email Server:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers consistently highlight its suitability for small and medium-sized businesses, citing ease of setup, administration, and strong value.

### Which Email platform has better integrations?

MDaemon Email Server is favored by reviewers for integrations, especially with CRM and calendar systems.

- **Zimbra Collaboration...:** Reviewers mention integration with Nextcloud and Rocket.Chat in recent reviews, but note limited third-party integrations overall.
- **MDaemon Email Server:** Reviewers highlight integrations with CRM and calendar applications, as well as Microsoft tools, with positive sentiment on ease of connecting to business-critical systems.

### How do Zimbra Collaboration... and MDaemon Email Server compare on customer support?

MDaemon Email Server outperforms Zimbra Collaboration... on Quality of Support by a material margin, with scores of 8.8 versus 7.7.

- **Zimbra Collaboration...:** Reviewers describe support as variable, with some noting outdated documentation and a need for more responsive assistance.
- **MDaemon Email Server:** Reviewers consistently praise support quality, citing helpful and responsive technical service, though a few mention occasional delays in response time.

### Which is easier to implement, Zimbra Collaboration... or MDaemon Email Server?

MDaemon Email Server is easier to implement than Zimbra Collaboration..., with a 2-point lead in Ease of Setup (8.9 vs 6.9).

- **Zimbra Collaboration...:** Reviewers note that setup requires technical expertise, especially for advanced configurations and Linux environments, and mention a steeper learning curve.
- **MDaemon Email Server:** Reviewers consistently describe setup as straightforward, quick, and user-friendly, with many citing "set-and-forget" administration and easy migration from other platforms.

### Which product has better Mobile?

MDaemon Email Server is rated higher for Mobile, with reviewers highlighting its ActiveSync support and mobile compatibility.

- **Zimbra Collaboration...:** Reviewers mention mobile synchronization and mobile-friendly web access, but also note the lack of a dedicated mobile app and occasional issues with sending emails from mobile devices.
- **MDaemon Email Server:** Reviewers praise its mobile integrations, especially ActiveSync, and describe strong compatibility with mobile phones; mobile support is frequently cited as a benefit in recent reviews.

Alternatives

**MDaemon Email Server Alternatives**

 ![Zoho Mail](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1555488294/zoho-mail.svg "Zoho Mail")

[
Zoho Mail
](/products/zoho-mail/reviews)

 ![MailEnable](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_683078fe60ff5dbf917e8135cb4d8a7d/mailenable.png "MailEnable")

[
MailEnable
](/products/mailenable/reviews)

 ![IceWarp](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ed6c1d8761419ed67dde07535f64e71f/icewarp.svg "IceWarp")

[
IceWarp
](/products/icewarp/reviews)

 ![SmarterMail](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/95653b438ebf088cbfb9d94b5c6d1754/smartermail.svg "SmarterMail")

[
SmarterMail
](/products/smartermail/reviews)

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration Alternatives**

 ![Google Workspace](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/16b55d7b1aa594a1a78d8ec91ebbca79/google-workspace.svg "Google Workspace")

[
Google Workspace
](/products/google-workspace/reviews)

 ![Microsoft 365](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b00f1e973c18316a75f00ffdf40ae927/microsoft365.svg "Microsoft 365")

[
Microsoft 365
](/products/microsoft365/reviews)

 ![Microsoft Outlook](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5c440ee40ed0f9d1e1c0575dbdd12898/microsoft-outlook.png "Microsoft Outlook")

[
Outlook
](/products/microsoft-outlook/reviews)

 ![Zoho Mail](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1555488294/zoho-mail.svg "Zoho Mail")

[
Zoho Mail
](/products/zoho-mail/reviews)

## MDaemon Email Server vs Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found MDaemon Email Server easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with MDaemon Email Server overall.

- Reviewers felt that MDaemon Email Server meets the needs of their business better than Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that MDaemon Email Server is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of MDaemon Email Server over Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration.