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# Microsoft Exchange vs Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Pricing

**Microsoft Exchange**
No pricing available

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Microsoft Exchange**
3 monthsFaster

Based on 11 responses

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**
4 months

Based on 14 responses

Return on Investment

**Microsoft Exchange**
16 months4 months sooner

Based on 11 responses

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**
20 months

Based on 12 responses

Perceived Cost

**Microsoft Exchange**
$$$$$

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

Average Discount

**Microsoft Exchange**
23%11% more

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**
12%

**Pros & Cons**
from reviews

**Microsoft Exchange**
[
Ease of Use (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-exchange/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1717310&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Integrations (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-exchange/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2254318&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complexity (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-exchange/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1717405&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-exchange/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1717083&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

**Microsoft Exchange**
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Google Workspace

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Microsoft 365

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Microsoft Copilot

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Microsoft Defender for...

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**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**
[

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Microsoft Teams

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-teams/reviews)[
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**Ratings**
from reviews

Meets Requirements

**Microsoft Exchange**

9.1

9.164

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**

7.9

7.9111

Ease of Use

**Microsoft Exchange**

8.9

8.964

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**

8.2

8.2111

Ease of Setup

**Microsoft Exchange**

8.9

8.951

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**

6.9

6.937

Ease of Admin

**Microsoft Exchange**

9.1

9.135

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**

7.7

7.738

Quality of Support

**Microsoft Exchange**

8.9

8.961

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**

7.7

7.791

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Microsoft Exchange**

9.1

9.135

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**

7.9

7.935

Product Direction (% positive)

**Microsoft Exchange**

9.0

9.059

**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration**

5.6

5.6108

**Features**
ratings from reviews

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

8.9

16

Secure Email Gateway

8.9

31

Not enough data

Email Management

7.6

29

Not enough data

User Insights

**Reviewers' Company Size**

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
25.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
41.8%

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
25.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
41.8%

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.)
22.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
33.1%

**Reviewers' Industry**

[![Microsoft Exchange](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_13aba37ae908d9cf29a2452925257ccc/microsoft-microsoft-exchange.jpeg "Microsoft Exchange")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-exchange/reviews)
Microsoft Exchange

Information Technology and Services
26.6%

Computer & Network Security
6.3%

Telecommunications
5.1%

Oil & Energy
5.1%

Financial Services
5.1%

Other
51.9%

[![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%

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**Microsoft Exchange Alternatives**

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**Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration Alternatives**

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Google Workspace
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Microsoft 365
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Outlook
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Zoho Mail
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## Microsoft Exchange vs Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration

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

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