EGroupware vs. Zimbra by Synacor

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
EGroupware
Score 9.0 out of 10
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EGroupware is more than a standard groupware: Web-based: allows device-independent access via web browser Configurable and customisable masks. User-defined fields Information can be used as variables in document generation or in e-mails Generated documents can be edited in online office, sent by e-mail or shared via file sharing Permissions on modules, functions, data, ressources, other user data, to ensure secure data Access can be…N/A
Zimbra
Score 6.7 out of 10
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Zimbra is an email and collaboration platform and productivity suite that includes contacts, calendar, tasks, chat and file sharing, plus videoconferencing, document editing, and file storage.N/A
Pricing
EGroupwareZimbra by Synacor
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
EGroupwareZimbra
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsThere are pricing models for active users and concurrent logins. In addition, the prices are scaled according to the number of users and special agreements (also flat rates) are possible. Rocket.Chat is offered at an annual flat rate. Collabora Online per user. Discounts for NGOs, schools and universities.
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Features
EGroupwareZimbra by Synacor
Project Management
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EGroupware
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Ratings
Zimbra by Synacor
9.0
6 Ratings
14% above category average
Task Management00 Ratings9.86 Ratings
Gantt Charts00 Ratings8.13 Ratings
Scheduling00 Ratings9.85 Ratings
Workflow Automation00 Ratings7.23 Ratings
Mobile Access00 Ratings9.76 Ratings
Search00 Ratings9.86 Ratings
Visual planning tools00 Ratings8.53 Ratings
Communication
Comparison of Communication features of Product A and Product B
EGroupware
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Ratings
Zimbra by Synacor
6.6
9 Ratings
19% below category average
Chat00 Ratings7.07 Ratings
Notifications00 Ratings5.28 Ratings
Discussions00 Ratings2.07 Ratings
Surveys00 Ratings7.72 Ratings
Internal knowledgebase00 Ratings7.73 Ratings
Integrates with GoToMeeting00 Ratings7.63 Ratings
Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Integrates with Outlook00 Ratings7.53 Ratings
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
EGroupware
-
Ratings
Zimbra by Synacor
5.6
10 Ratings
36% below category average
Versioning00 Ratings5.19 Ratings
Video files00 Ratings1.49 Ratings
Audio files00 Ratings1.49 Ratings
Document collaboration00 Ratings5.19 Ratings
Access control00 Ratings8.75 Ratings
Advanced security features00 Ratings9.76 Ratings
Integrates with Google Drive00 Ratings6.62 Ratings
Device sync00 Ratings6.64 Ratings
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User Ratings
EGroupwareZimbra by Synacor
Likelihood to Recommend
-
(0 ratings)
7.9
(10 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
EGroupwareZimbra by Synacor
Likelihood to Recommend
EGroupware GmbH
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Synacor
Zimbra is great for an email system for a medium or large organization with appropriate IT staffing. The system is easy to use for end-users, and has a fantastic web interface. Unfortunately, it is overly complex, when considering staffing requirements and price, when compared with Office 365 or Google Apps for smaller organizations. For other education customers, it is hard to compete with Microsoft and Google providing their services for "Free" now though
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Pros
EGroupware GmbH
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Synacor
  • Filter emails with specific information required.
  • Very good storage capacity.
  • Has a mobile version and another web.
  • It has a friendly and modern graphic interface.
  • It is compatible with all operating systems.
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Cons
EGroupware GmbH
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Synacor
  • Zimbra's mobile application leaves much to be desired; it is its weakest point.
  • This forces the use of third-party applications on smartphones, which only offer a more or less complete integration with the ActiveSync protocol.
  • Zimbra allows for an on-premise scenario, which is not for everyone, especially considering that the trend nowadays is to outsource email; in any case, it also offers this alternative.
  • The cost of Zimbra as a SaaS solution comes too close to that of more widely adopted competing options.
  • Zimbra lacks a robust integrated chat system, which its competitors offer.
  • It lacks AI integration.
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Usability
EGroupware GmbH
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Synacor
The web usability of the solution is adequate, with all functions integrated into a single interface. However, it is important to note that in the desktop environment, it lacks its own application and relies on ActiveSync synchronization with reference solutions like Outlook or Thunderbird. Some features, such as the briefcase, will be excluded. The same happens on smartphones.It is also common for competing solutions to include integrated chat or video call tools, which Zimbra lacks. These shortcomings are among the most frequently requested by users.
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Implementation Rating
EGroupware GmbH
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Synacor
Overall, we were satisfied with the implementation. We perhaps should have spent more time consulting with Zimbra or others regarding best practices but as we got to know the system better we were able to make changes relatively easily after the fact.
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Alternatives Considered
EGroupware GmbH
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Synacor
Zimbra is a significantly cheaper option than one of the Microsoft solutions, such as Exchange. It is able to run in a free environment, as it is in the case of Linux. It offers the advantages of a powerful mail manager, such as indexed searches and the integration of contacts and notes, all in one platform. It is constantly updated and the operation of its connection in mobile equipment is remarkable and very efficient. Additionally, it is able to easily integrate with Outlook solutions with its connector, which brings all the benefits of Zimbra to the user under the interface known as "mail manager." So far, I have been using Zimbra for several years and I have not missed my previous work platforms.
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Return on Investment
EGroupware GmbH
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Synacor
  • Zimbra is a cheaper email service than other similar platforms and in my point of view offers better features, that's why the company migrated services to this platform several years ago and without a doubt, it has been the best investment.
  • Zimbra has a more user-friendly interface for employees, this has improved response times to external customers of the company.
  • The implementation of Zimbra in the company motivated the IT engineering department to make improvements in open source to adapt it to the needs of the company.
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ScreenShots

EGroupware Screenshots

Screenshot of EGroupware - 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿
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𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 / 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘀 with 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 enable clear scheduling. 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 always offer the optimal view of the calendar. Views can be saved as 𝗙𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 (𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺).
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Like all EGroupware records, 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿-𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀 can be created in the calendar and used together with the standard fields for 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (including form letters, tables, presentations and e-mails).
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Appointments can be 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 with 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 and 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.
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More information about the EGroupware calendar:
https://www.egroupware.org/en/calendar

Zimbra Screenshots

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