Compare Zimbra Collaboration Server and Microsoft office 365 - Jun 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Zimbra Collaboration Server or Microsoft office 365?

Microsoft office 365 is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Zimbra Collaboration Server, and Microsoft office 365 is rated higher (91/100) than Zimbra Collaboration Server (62/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

Looking for the right Office Production & Tools solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

VMware Zimbra Vs. Microsoft

VMware Zimbra: VMware Zimbra is a robust messaging and collaboration solution designed for the post-PC era. Built on the power of VMware’s virtualization and cloud expertise, Zimbra simplifies IT and sets the standard for web and cloud based collaboration with a smarter mailbox that enables users to connect to their personal clouds. Simplified management, adv...

Microsoft: Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.

Who is more expensive? Zimbra Collaboration Server or Microsoft office 365?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Office Production & Tools software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Zimbra Collaboration Server and Microsoft office 365.

Zimbra Collaboration Server price starts at $25 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Zimbra Collaboration Server is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Office Production & Tools software. Microsoft office 365 price starts at $6.23 per month , When comparing Microsoft office 365 to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Office Production & Tools software cost.

Bottom line: Microsoft office 365 is more expensive than Zimbra Collaboration Server.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Zimbra Collaboration Server Vs. Microsoft office 365 based on some of the most important and required Office Production & Tools features.

Zimbra Collaboration Server: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Microsoft office 365: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

Zimbra Collaboration Server's typical customers include: Large business, Customers of the software belong to all major industries and a wide range of small, medium and large businesses.