--- description: Review of Zimbra Collaboration Suite Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Zimbra Collaboration Suite | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Collaboration Software](/directory/4138/collaboration/software) > [Zimbra Collaboration Suite](/software/189532/zimbra-collaboration-suite) # Zimbra Collaboration Suite Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/189532/zimbra-collaboration-suite Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/189532/zimbra-collaboration-suite?page=2) > Zimbra is the trusted email and collaboration platform and productivity suite that includes contacts, calendar, tasks, chat and file sharing, plus videoconferencing, document editing, and file storage. Built on an open source core, it features a modern interface, pre-integrations with popular third-party apps like Zoom, Slack and Dropbox, and can be deployed in the cloud or in on-prem and hybrid environments. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 92 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 92 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Zimbra - **Founded**: 2005 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Other (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Zimbra Collaboration Server (ZCS) is sold per user mailbox in bundled packs of 25, 250 and 2,500. Packs are available as annual, multi-year and perpetual software licenses. Open Source Edition Zimbra Open Source Edition is a free email and collaboration solution ideal for individuals or smaller organizations that do not require Zimbra Support, advanced administration, business continuity and only IMAP email on desktops and devices. Special discounts are available for government, education and non-profit organizations. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - @mentions - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity/News Feed - Blogs - Calendar Management - Collaboration Tools - Communication Management - Conferencing - Contact Management - Content Management - Email Management - File Sharing - Group Management - Inbox Management - Live Chat - Mobile Access - Multiple User Accounts - Real Time Editing - Real-Time Chat - Reporting/Analytics ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Collaboration Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4138/collaboration/software) ## Related Categories - [Collaboration Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4138/collaboration/software) - [Social Networking Tools](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4178/social-networking/software) - [Email Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3433/email-tracking/software) - [Community Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4515/community/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I think it has several limitations when it comes to entering the Zimbra from a smart phone when compared to running on a desktop computer. > > Thanks to this software they have improved the relationships in our work team. Its diverse tools allow us to better plan our activities and keep us permanently communicated. Very good. ----- ### "It is a software that groups several functions allowing communication to be more effective" — 5.0/5 > **Paola** | *3 July 2018* | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It has a very intuitive interface that makes this software an easy tool to use. In the same way its installation is very simple. Account with contacts, chat and tasks in addition to their email service. It is available for several platforms. It is accessible in terms of price > > **Cons**: One aspect to improve is the interface design. I think it's somewhat antiquated if we compare it with other software of this type in the market. > > Thanks to Zimbra I have been able to keep better communication with my teammates and at the same time I have improved my ability to plan thanks to the tools that this software has. It has been a great alternative. ----- ### "Ideal for your standard email requirements with lot of growth potential." — 3.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *8 May 2023* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: This is a very simple user friendly product which I used only for email communication purposes. The product loads very quickly and provide you with standard email functionalities. Ideal for a company who is not heavily dependent on email communication in my POV. > > **Cons**: We had this implemented some years ago. Therefore, the product could be much better now. Back then w had storage issues which I believe had something to do with the package our company has purchased. > > It was a pleasant experience. We had no much issues. Email was backed up frequently and could use the backups whenever we wanted. There was no advanced tools back then. ----- ### "I have used zimbra for almost 2 years and it has seemed a solid app for business mail system" — 5.0/5 > **Daniel** | *11 July 2018* | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It has been very adaptable to the needs of my company because it is open source It has been widely accepted by end users due to the application of web standards, which gives the user more reliability in the system. The administration interface has been very simple and functional when creating users, groups and requirements > > **Cons**: The information filtering tools and emails have many details that have to be improved. The modules for the users themselves to change the password of their account have some problems. > > A Personal and Work experience ----- ### "Reliable email manager\!" — 4.0/5 > **Andrea** | *17 August 2019* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Zimbra is our email manager. Our team uses it daily to send and receive emails, it is a very productive solution for internal and external communication. What I like the best about Zimbra are its splendid storage volume and the mobile version. Our colleague has access to emails even when they are traveling or away from the office. Also, it is easy to manage for us and supports all the major platforms. Zimbra is fast and convenient. > > **Cons**: The Mobile Version of Zimbra can really use an upgrade, we can only send messages and cannot attach files. I'm hoping Zimbra would upgrade their phone app very soon. > > Zimbra is simply outstanding and easy to implement. 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