SmarterMail vs. Its Competitors
We believe that SmarterMail is the best email and collaboration server on the market. Comparing the features available with SmarterMail against our competitors, features such as audio / video chat and online meetings, the universal compatibility with mobile and desktop clients, the power of our webmail client and, finally, its price, makes a pretty strong argument. That said, it's one thing to say it, and another to show it.
| Platform | Available only on Windows Server |
| Licensing | Requires a Client Access License (CAL) for each user or device, along with a subscription |
| Ease of Deployment | Complex deployment, requires Active Directory integration and multiple server roles |
| Tech Support | Support is costly, tiered, and often automated |
| Audio / Video Chat | Requires Teams (separate license) |
| Email Archiving | No built-in audio or video chat, but Teams and Zoom links are supported in calendars |
| Data Security | Includes basic anti-virus and anti-spam with TLS/SSL, while stronger layers are available through add-ons |
Microsoft Exchange
Exchange is an industry-leading mail and calendaring server that runs exclusively on Windows Server operating systems. Available as both an on-premises installation as well being the backbone of Microsoft 365, Exchange is a popular platform for businesses of all sizes.
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Axigen is a modern mail and calendaring server designed for cross-platform environments, with straightforward deployment on virtual machines and containers. Available for on-premises and private/public cloud installations, Axigen brings webmail, calendars, contacts, and integrated security under a single admin console, making it a choice for organizations and service providers of all sizes.
See How SmarterMail Compares| Platform | Available on Linux, Windows, and Docker/VMware environments |
| Licensing | Platform is subscription-based and offered in edition tiers |
| Ease of Deployment | Docker images and guides are provided for faster rollout |
| Tech Support | Technical support is available 24×7 through subscription tiers |
| Audio / Video Chat | No built-in audio or video chat, but Teams and Zoom links are supported in calendars |
| Email Archiving | Email archiving is included or integrated with third-party solutions |
| Data Security | Includes basic anti-virus and anti-spam with TLS/SSL, while stronger layers are available through add-ons |
| Platform | Available only on Windows Server |
| Licensing | Licensing is based on a core server license with additional paid add-ons such as EAS and Anti-virus |
| Ease of Deployment | Deployment requires a manual setup on Windows infrastructure |
| Tech Support | Only available through Paid tiers |
| Audio / Video Chat | No built-in audio or video chat, but Teams and Zoom links are supported in calendars |
| Email Archiving | Email archiving requires third-party solutions |
| Data Security | Includes basic anti-virus and anti-spam with TLS/SSL, while stronger layers are available through add-ons |
MailEnable offers an end-to-end solution for secure email and collaboration services that runs exclusively on Windows Server operating systems. It provides services that are similar to Microsoft Exchange, including support for EAS, IMAP, SMTP, and POP3 as well as CalDAV and CardDAV.
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IceWarp is a modern mail and collaboration server available for both Windows and Linux, with the flexibility to run self-hosted on-premises or in the cloud. IceWarp unifies business email with shared calendars, webmail, team chat, video conferencing, and document collaboration in a single interface.
See How SmarterMail Compares| Platform | Available on Windows and Linux environments |
| Licensing | Licensing is offered through a subscription model with additional suite modules |
| Ease of Deployment | Deployment requires a manual setup on both Windows and Linux infrastructure |
| Tech Support | Only available through Paid tiers |
| Audio / Video Chat | No built-in audio or video chat, but Teams and Zoom links are supported in calendars |
| Email Archiving | Email archiving requires third-party solutions |
| Data Security | Includes basic anti-virus and anti-spam with TLS/SSL, while stronger layers are available through add-ons |
| Platform | Available only on Windows Server |
| Licensing | Platform is subscription-based and offered in edition tiers |
| Ease of Deployment | Handled through a Windows installer with management available via console or web admin |
| Tech Support | Support is provided through a ticketing system, with additional paid support tiers available |
| Audio / Video Chat | No built-in audio or video chat, but Teams and Zoom links are supported in calendars |
| Email Archiving | Email archiving requires third-party solutions |
| Data Security | Includes basic anti-virus and anti-spam with TLS/SSL, while stronger layers are available through add-ons |
Progress iMail Server is a scalable Windows email server that was designed specifically for small-to-medium businesses. It offers all the features and functionality a business needs, including instant messaging, archiving, collaboration between team members, mobile and desktop synchronization as well as complete spam detection and antivirus capabilities
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