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OpenText GroupWise vs Zimbra Collaboration comparison

OpenText and Zimbra are both solutions in the Email Applications category. OpenText is ranked #12, while Zimbra is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.0. OpenText holds a 1.2% mindshare in EA, compared to Zimbra’s 9.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Zimbra users who would recommend it.
OpenText GroupWise
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100% willing to recommend
Zimbra Collaboration
Read 29 Zimbra Collaboration reviews
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  • 2,702 Comparison Views
96% willing to recommend
 

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We performed a comparison between OpenText GroupWise and Zimbra Collaboration based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

OpenText GroupWise
Ranking in Email Applications
12th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Wireless Email (3rd)
Zimbra Collaboration
Ranking in Email Applications
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Email Applications category, the mindshare of OpenText GroupWise is 1.2%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zimbra Collaboration is 9.1%, down from 11.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

JN
Great security, stability, versatility expandability and low cost of ownership
About the only thing I don't like about GroupWise is the lack of a modern Linux client. Micro Focus stop their development of the Linux Client a long time because there wasn't enough demand for it. Most other solutions do not have the Linux client. I would really like to see OpenText add a modern GroupWise Linux Client back. But until they do there is the Web Client to be used in a browser.
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Muhammad Talha Baig - PeerSpot reviewer
One of the premium features was customized rooms tailored to the collaboration needs
Zimbra's strength lies in its individuality, and it should focus on leveraging its unique features rather than trying to emulate competitors. My organization has certified Zimbra technicians, so we believe we can utilize Zimbra certification. However, I was recently informed by Zimbra that no such certification exists. I have recently completed the test kit, and after the training, I will gain access to tickets. Therefore, if any clients are experiencing issues, we have a certified technical team available to provide support 24/7. This is how we can cater to our client's needs. I recommend Zimbra to small-scale and enterprise customers. Anyone, even those with 5 users, can opt for Zimbra. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Very secure with great storage capacity."
"The cost-effectiveness of the solution is most valuable."
"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 most valuable feature of Zimbra for our team's productivity is its efficiency in handling email communication."
"One of the most valuable features involves the solution's automatic backup, which I find to be pretty simple and straightforward, and obviates the need for additional software."
"Zimbra Collaboration has integrated a lot of their party tools and they have good documentation available."
"The stability is good and keeps getting better with each new update."
"One of the premium features was customized rooms tailored to the collaboration needs. Many of the clients customize features such as organization logos and scanners."
"We can control all the data in my IT infrastructure."
"Good email solution and it's open-source."
"The product is easy to set up."
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Cons

"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."
"I would like to see a Microsoft schedule function added."
"The support was lacking in my experience. However, recently the support I received was good. Perhaps they have improved."
"It does have a few bugs."
"Zimbra Collaboration does not have a solution roadmap as aggressive as the new collaboration mail solutions. Additionally, they can have a better interface and integration with single sign-on."
"Some issues cause the solution not to function correctly or to cause downtime once a month."
"I can confidently say that Zimbra is good enough for 2,000 client users. But, at the same time, if my client needs more than that and we have two options—Zimbra or Microsoft—I'm going with Microsoft because many admins will speak to Microsoft's ability to handle that many."
"It is good and competent, but you have to pay for video and group chat features."
"Zimbra Collaboration's video conferencing could be improved."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"It was a part of the suite, so it was very cost-effective. There were no costs beyond the licensing fee."
"I use Zimbra Collaboration's community version. We may move to the enterprise version since prices are affordable."
"When it comes to the licensing of Zimbra Collaboration, my license covers the servers and I find its terms to be much simpler than those of Microsoft Exchange."
"We pay yearly licenses for Zimbra Collaboration."
"We are using perpetual licenses. We have deployed it in our local data center, and we buy perpetual licenses on a per-user basis."
"There is an annual standard licensing fee to use Zimbra Collaboration and there is no other cost."
"It's very expensive. When we compare the cost with Google Workspace, it's so expensive."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the price a four"
"The price of the solution is low."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Government
11%
University
7%
Educational Organization
6%
Computer Software Company
19%
Government
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Novell GroupWise?
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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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Novell GroupWise?
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...
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What needs improvement with Novell GroupWise?
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 a...
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How does Zimbra Collaboration compare with Microsoft Exchange?
Zimbra is a free, open source collaborative software suite. The features I like best are the ease of integration and the email, calendar, and collaboration server with web interface. In addition, I...
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What do you like most about Zimbra Collaboration?
The most valuable feature of Zimbra for our team's productivity is its efficiency in handling email communication.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zimbra Collaboration?
The solution is competitively priced.
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Also Known As

Micro Focus GroupWise, GroupWise
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Overview

Collaboration solution that offers support for any communication over intranets, extranets and the Internet.
OpenText
Zimbra Collaboration provides administrators and their end users innovative features that solve the challenges faced by organizations using today's legacy communications infrastructure.
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Sample Customers

Heritage Oaks Bank
NEC Biglobe, City of Ventura, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Hola Publishing, BIG, Sleepwell, LaFayette College, Xmission, DNA, Ring Line, Future Group, TIGC
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