--- description: Review of Microsoft Exchange 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: Microsoft Exchange | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Email Management Software](/directory/3433/email-tracking/software) > [Microsoft Exchange](/software/402136/microsoft-exchange) # Microsoft Exchange Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/402136/microsoft-exchange Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/402136/microsoft-exchange?page=2) > A mail and calendar server with a large user base and an online or on-premises interface is Microsoft Exchange. It's an application that only functions on Windows Server operating systems and is available in a number of languages, including English, Danish, Thai, and Japanese. It allows staff members to connect with line of business (LOB) applications, collaborate on documents, prioritize emails, and personalize their inboxes. It is targeted towards corporate professionals. The calendar not only provides simple scheduling and reminders but also syncs with the email server to track flights, locate meeting locations, etc. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 36 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 36 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$4.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Exchange Online (Plan 1): $4.00 user/month (annual subscription–auto renews) Exchange Online (Plan 2): $8.00 user/month (annual subscription–auto renews) Microsoft 365 Business Standard: $12.50 user/month (annual subscription–auto renews) - **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, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus and 229 more ## Features - Collaboration Tools - Inbox Management - Multiple User Accounts - Response Management ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Chat ## Category - [Email Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3433/email-tracking/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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There are literally no downtimes and the user interface is pretty intuitive. > > **Cons**: The pricing isn't competitive any longer as there are now better priced alternatives. > > The company I worked with at the time used Microsoft Exchange mainly for sending and receiving emails. It was also used it for keeping to dates with task on calendars, setting up meetings and reminders and making sure everything is well in sync . ----- ### "Microsoft Exchange. Exchange your other emails to this one\!" — 5.0/5 > **Daniel** | *8 May 2025* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I enjoy using Microsoft Exchange for hosting our company's emails. > > **Cons**: It can be a little slow but that is probably due to how our serve is set up for emails. > > I enjoy using Microsoft Exchange and the ability to check out business emails on our mobile devices or web browser. ----- ### "Microsoft Exchange" — 4.0/5 > **Andrei** | *4 April 2024* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Powershell Scripting and task scheduling > > **Cons**: A little bit complicated from the patching point of view ----- ### "Best Tool for Hosting emails , Greta features , great tools" — 5.0/5 > **Abhishek** | *26 August 2024* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Great tool to create, store and manage mailboxes and easy to implement policies > > **Cons**: Exchange server is going end of life soon , so It is not a future proof solution > > Great for having hosted email solutions , Easy to create mailboxes and the functionality helps to manage the infrastucture well . ----- ### "Microsoft Exchange Server - Most Common email Server" — 4.0/5 > **Prasath** | *28 June 2022* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: 1. Microsoft Exchange Server, the most common email server used in the corporate world. It is used by many large companies 2. It is the email server used by millions of organizations and individuals, making it the most commonly used email server. 3. It provides users with a variety of email features such as email, calendar, and messaging. It also provides a variety of collaboration tools such as SharePoint, OneNote, and Skype for Business. 4. The most obvious advantage of using Microsoft Exchange is that it is a reliable platform. 5. It is the most commonly used email server in the world because it is reliable, secure, and easy to use. > > **Cons**: 1. The most common disadvantages of using Microsoft Exchange include the cost of the server and the software, the complexity of email management, and the security risks of email 2.Security vulnerabilities, lack of customization, and high cost. 3. Amount of time and energy required to maintain the server 4. Mailboxes are a single point of failure and are often the source of email problems. This can lead to users experiencing delayed email, lost emails, and other email-related problems. > > 1.The overall experience of using Microsoft Exchange has been positive. It has been easy for me to use the platform and learn its features. I have been able to use my email effectively, which has enabled me to be more productive. I have also been able to solve many of my email-related problems using the platform 2.It has allowed me to efficiently communicate with my colleagues, manage my calendar and email, and share files with colleagues. The platform has many advantages and has made my job easier, so I would highly recommend it to others who are looking to use a similar email platform ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/402136/microsoft-exchange?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/402136/microsoft-exchange) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data