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Zimbra Collaboration pros and cons

Vendor: Zimbra
4.0 out of 5

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PROS

Zimbra Collaboration allows full control over data within IT infrastructure, offering superior security and management due to its operation on Linux.
The cost-effectiveness of Zimbra Collaboration is highly appreciated, along with the ease of migration to other email solutions.
Integrated security tools, despite being basic, effectively combat malware, adding to its value.
Efficient handling of email communication significantly boosts productivity.
Zimbra Collaboration's automatic backup feature simplifies data management without requiring additional software.

CONS

File sharing permissions with Nextcloud integration require improvement.
Zimbra must enhance email application integration for easier webmail access.
There is a need for improved storage management akin to Microsoft Exchange.
More back-office tools are required for mailbox and document management.
Installation is complex and can take up to two days for full implementation.
 

Zimbra Collaboration Pros review quotes

Muhammad Talha Baig - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Analyst and Associate Project Manager at SAMI Pharmaceuticals
Apr 17, 2024
One of the premium features was customized rooms tailored to the collaboration needs. Many of the clients customize features such as organization logos and scanners.
Vidya Shree - PeerSpot reviewer
CTO at Molecular Connections Private Limited
Jun 26, 2024
Zimbra Collaboration has a good web interface.
KhoaNguyen2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Solution Sale at Noventiq
Feb 12, 2024
The most valuable feature of Zimbra for our team's productivity is its efficiency in handling email communication.
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reviewer2261757 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager assistant at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Sep 1, 2023
The Zimbra Collaboration's most valuable feature is web access.
Mohammed Yassine-TABET ZATLA - PeerSpot reviewer
System and Network Engineer at ADEX TECHNOLOGY
Jul 19, 2023
Zimbra Collaboration is a good tool for video calls...Zimbra Collaboration's initial setup phase was easy.
ElvisHenriquez - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Services Manager at NextCom Systems Inc
Apr 4, 2023
Zimbra Collaboration's best feature is its compatibility with Microsoft's ActiveSync protocol, which allows users to use Outlook on Windows or MacOS.
reviewer2117652 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Studies at a university with 11-50 employees
Mar 3, 2023
The solution is easy to implement.
Pol-Balaguer - PeerSpot reviewer
VS at Netplay Inc
Jul 11, 2022
The product is easy to set up.
reviewer1859430 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at a energy/utilities company with 51-200 employees
Jul 2, 2022
Zimbra Collaboration's sharing features are most valuable.
Dhyanesh Thakkar - PeerSpot reviewer
General Manager Sales BFSI at Kyndryl
Jun 2, 2022
The most valuable feature of Zimbra Collaboration is email functionality.
 

Zimbra Collaboration Cons review quotes

Muhammad Talha Baig - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Analyst and Associate Project Manager at SAMI Pharmaceuticals
Apr 17, 2024
Some issues cause the solution not to function correctly or to cause downtime once a month.
Vidya Shree - PeerSpot reviewer
CTO at Molecular Connections Private Limited
Jun 26, 2024
The solution’s forums don't have much information or documentation on administration tasks.
KhoaNguyen2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Solution Sale at Noventiq
Feb 12, 2024
They should enhance its online meeting features.
Learn what your peers think about Zimbra Collaboration. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: April 2026.
893,244 professionals have used our research since 2012.
reviewer2261757 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager assistant at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Sep 1, 2023
The tool should improve its multi-cloud feature.
Mohammed Yassine-TABET ZATLA - PeerSpot reviewer
System and Network Engineer at ADEX TECHNOLOGY
Jul 19, 2023
The new patches are, at times, not so good, so we don't install them, causing the tool to be not so stable overall.
ElvisHenriquez - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Services Manager at NextCom Systems Inc
Apr 4, 2023
In the next release, Zimbra Collaboration should include a security feature to allow access for mobile device administrators.
reviewer2117652 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Studies at a university with 11-50 employees
Mar 3, 2023
We have had an issue with security.
Pol-Balaguer - PeerSpot reviewer
VS at Netplay Inc
Jul 11, 2022
It does have a few bugs.
reviewer1859430 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at a energy/utilities company with 51-200 employees
Jul 2, 2022
Zimbra Collaboration's video conferencing could be improved.
Dhyanesh Thakkar - PeerSpot reviewer
General Manager Sales BFSI at Kyndryl
Jun 2, 2022
Zimbra Collaboration does not have a solution roadmap as aggressive as the new collaboration mail solutions. Additionally, they can have a better interface and integration with single sign-on.