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# Compare MailStore Server vs Email Manager for Microsoft 365

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> Detailed comparison between MailStore Server and Email Manager for Microsoft 365. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | MailStore Server | Email Manager for Microsoft 365 |
| **Overall rating** | 4.5/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 23 | 20 |
| **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), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, 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).

### Email Manager for Microsoft 365

Email Manager for Microsoft 365 works with enterprise clients, and some SMBs, in industries with regulatory, industry, legal, and policy compliance requirements.

## Key features

### MailStore Server

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Archiving & Retention
- Compliance Management
- Data Import/Export
- Data Recovery
- Data Retention Management
- Data Storage Management
- Deduplication
- Document Storage
- Email Management
- Encryption
- Filtering
- Full Text Search
- Microsoft Outlook Integration
- Secure Data Storage
- Storage Management
- eDiscovery

### Email Manager for Microsoft 365

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Archiving & Retention
- Compliance Management
- Contract/License Management
- Data Import/Export
- Data Retention Management
- Data Storage Management
- Deduplication
- Document Storage
- Email Management
- Filtering
- Full Text Search
- Match & Merge
- Microsoft Outlook Integration
- Secure Data Storage
- Storage Management
- eDiscovery

## Links

- [View MailStore Server Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/168793/mailstore-server)
- [View Email Manager for Microsoft 365 Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/216430/email-manager-for-microsoft-365)
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