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# Compare MailStore Server vs Sharp Archive

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> Detailed comparison between MailStore Server and Sharp Archive. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | MailStore Server | Sharp Archive |
| **Overall rating** | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 23 | 12 |
| **Starting Price** | €295,00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### MailStore Server

All small and medium-sized businesses of all sectors and industries who want to keep their emails and attachments available and retrievable for years (for compliance or productivity reasons).

### Sharp Archive

Regulated businesses and organizations or other litigious industries. We make archiving simple, efficient, and immediately accessible on the cloud.

## Key features

### MailStore Server

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Archiving & Retention
- Audit Management
- Audit Trail
- Automatic Backup
- Backup and Recovery
- Compliance Management
- Data Recovery
- Data Storage Management
- Deduplication
- Email Alerts
- Email Management
- Encryption
- Event Logs
- Filtering
- Full Text Search
- Reporting & Statistics
- eDiscovery

### Sharp Archive

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Archiving & Retention
- Audit Management
- Audit Trail
- Automatic Backup
- Backup and Recovery
- Compliance Management
- Data Recovery
- Data Storage Management
- Deduplication
- Email Alerts
- Email Management
- Encryption
- Event Logs
- Filtering
- Full Text Search
- Reporting & Statistics
- eDiscovery

## Links

- [View MailStore Server Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/168793/mailstore-server)
- [View Sharp Archive Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1028862/sharp-archive)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/168793/1028862/mailstore-server/vs/sharp-archive)

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