Zarafa vs Zimbra Collaboration comparison

Zarafa and Zimbra are both solutions in the Email Applications category. Zarafa is ranked #15, while Zimbra is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.0. Zarafa holds a 0.4% mindshare in EA, compared to Zimbra’s 9.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Zarafa users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Zimbra users who would recommend it.

Zarafa

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100% willing to recommend

Zimbra Collaboration

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3,766 Views
2,876 Comparison Views

96% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

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

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Categories and Ranking

Zarafa

Ranking in Email Applications

15th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Zimbra Collaboration

Ranking in Email Applications

5th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

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Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Email Applications category, the mindshare of Zarafa is 0.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zimbra Collaboration is 9.2%, down from 12.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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it_user302112

Senior Consultant IT Infrastructure at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees

Our customers are able to use this groupware solution to connect to Active Directory and OpenLDAP, although Postgres support would be an improvement.

Zarafa has several very valuable features, among them a very good Outlook-like web interface. Furthermore, ZPush for talking between ActiveSync and mobile devices is a valuable asset. In addition, one is able to connect via Outlook and the exchange protocol to Zarafa. This makes Zarafa a free, and working, alternative to Microsoft Exchange.

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Muhammad Talha Baig

Business Analyst and Associate Project Manager at SAMI Pharmaceuticals

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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Computer Software Company

19%

Government

10%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

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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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Comparisons

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Compared 9% of the time

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Overview

Open-source email and collaboration software with calendaring, tasks and contacts management, mobile devices compatability.

Zimbra Collaboration provides administrators and their end users innovative features that solve the challenges faced by organizations using today's legacy communications infrastructure.

Sample Customers

Tivoli, InterAkt Contour, Riagg Rijnmond, Lammerink, Revell, KMP, International School of the Hague

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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