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SharePoint vs Zimbra Social [EOL] comparison

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The compared Microsoft and Zimbra solutions aren't in the same category. Microsoft is ranked #1 in ECM , with an average rating of 8.1, and holds a 12.1% mindshare in the category. Additionally, 79% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Zimbra users who would recommend it.
SharePoint
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79% willing to recommend
Zimbra Social [EOL]
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    100% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    SharePoint
    Average Rating
    7.8
    Reviews Sentiment
    6.6
    Number of Reviews
    166
    Ranking in other categories
    Enterprise Content Management (1st), Web Content Management (3rd), Corporate Portals (Enterprise Information Portals) (1st), Enterprise Intranet (1st)
    Zimbra Social [EOL]
    Average Rating
    7.0
    Number of Reviews
    2
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
     

    Featured Reviews

    Bharat Raghavan - PeerSpot reviewer
    Bharat Raghavan
    Product Manager For Marketing And Strategy at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
    Secure collaboration has improved as I create and host protected web assets for my team
    It is a little difficult to name the areas for improvements in SharePoint because I don't use it all that much. I know I can host pages on it and feel that the CMS platform, which helps create those pages, can be improved. The interface is not all that great, but other than that, there's not much to say because it's a pretty simple tool and I don't have high expectations for it to improve. The main issue bothering me today is the Content Management System, which is basically the interface through which I can create the landing page. The design and the way to incorporate things could be better because there are better content management platforms available right now. Even newer platforms like WordPress are better, so I think SharePoint can improve on that.
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    it_user522870 - PeerSpot reviewer
    it_user522870
    Lecturer at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
    The administration feature supports the settings and monitoring. There is need for more collaboration in the education sector.
    Administration is the most valuable feature because it supports the settings, monitoring, and it enables the Zimbra Collaboration Plugins Zimbra Collaboration and Social Integration have broken the presumptions in our school that open source solutions are limited and not user-friendly. There is…
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    Quotes from Members

    We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
     

    Pros

    "Our staff found it simpler, as they did not have to work within a classification system."
    "It has improved our productivity to a great extent with its great collaboration features."
    "It has an easy to distribute administration capability, and can also scale to meet a large number of future needs."
    "It facilitates collaboration and the ability to create custom workflows."
    "SharePoint is a big product with many features including customization flexibilities."
    "The security feature is valuable."
    "The solution has helped host our intranet and thereby helped in content publishing and distribution."
    "What makes SharePoint special is that it applies to a wide range of company scenarios; document management, knowledge management, project management, and records management."
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    "It is a great product, easy to setup, configure, and maintain."
    "Zimbra Collaboration and Social Integration have broken the presumptions in our school that open source solutions are limited and not user-friendly."
     

    Cons

    "The initial setup was somewhat complex."
    "The product could be more intuitive both from an administrative point of view and from an end user point of view."
    "Analytics and reporting is an area with room for improvement. It should provide more complex-process automation out of the box."
    "Setting up permissions can be overwhelming. If this can be improved it would be great."
    "The solution lacks collaboration features."
    "Search can be improved a lot because we are always trying to compare it with Google Search. Beyond that, it would be helpful to tag the documents."
    "The problem is IT departments that don't understand the solution start in the wrong direction, which can lead to reinstalls and other interruptions because of the initial configuration."
    "Co-authoring needs to be real time."
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    "At the beginning, the setup was not easy due to lack of resources and knowledge of this product."
    "We currently have a ticket open for this one, but it is being ignored."
     

    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "We have purchased add-ons to handle multiple site collections, form creation, and design."
    "Licensing can be by server or by seat."
    "The data classification and search elements are cheap."
    "SharePoint is included with our Microsoft license."
    "The product is reasonably priced."
    "It comes bundled with the Microsoft 365 pricing plans."
    "The pricing works for us."
    "The solution's pricing is relatively expensive because it's bundled with other products."
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    Comparison Review

    it_user8925 - PeerSpot reviewer
    it_user8925
    Developer with 51-200 employees
    Aug 23, 2013
    Jive vs Sharepoint vs Drupal Commons
    At Mediacurrent we often get requests to compare Drupal to other platforms used for intranet sites and social business platforms (like https://dev.twitter.com/ for example). This is often referred to as “Social Business Software”, which has grown in popularity in recent years. I decided to do a…
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Financial Services Firm
    10%
    Construction Company
    8%
    Government
    8%
    Manufacturing Company
    8%
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    Company Size

    By reviewers
    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business81
    Midsize Enterprise40
    Large Enterprise84
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    Questions from the Community

    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SharePoint?
    I do not know the difference between the prices of the two solutions; I did not work on this project.
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    What needs improvement with SharePoint?
    I don't know how SharePoint can be improved because it works effectively, so I can't think of any improvement. It exists in the background, similar to Windows, where you don't think abo...
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    What is your primary use case for SharePoint?
    I have been using SharePoint for three years since I began employment at Wartsila. My main use case for SharePoint is storing documents, meeting recordings, and visiting websites created by my coll...
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    Also Known As

    SharePoint 2007, SharePoint 2010
    Telligent
     

    Overview

    SharePoint offers document management, collaboration, and Microsoft Office integration, with a user-friendly interface supporting workflows and customization. Organizations benefit from centralized content storage, improving team coordination and efficiency.

    SharePoint is tailored for document and content management, offering collaboration tools, workflow automation, and integration with Microsoft products. It supports robust search, metadata tagging, and access control. While performance and the interface require enhancements, it remains a valuable tool for organizations managing internal and external communications. Integration with Microsoft Teams and OneDrive facilitates collaboration, and SharePoint's centralized repositories and document storage enhance team efficiency. Power Platform integration allows for quick data handling and automation, boosting productivity.

    What Are the Most Notable Features of SharePoint?
    • Document Management: Organize and manage documents efficiently.
    • Collaboration Tools: Enhance team collaboration and communication.
    • Microsoft Office Integration: Seamlessly work with Office applications.
    • Search Capabilities: Robust search and metadata tagging for easy retrieval.
    • Access Control: Protect and manage sensitive information access.
    • Power Platform Integration: Quick data handling and automation for improved productivity.
    What Benefits Should Users Look for When Evaluating SharePoint?
    • Improved Team Efficiency: Enhance coordination and document sharing.
    • Centralized Storage: Efficient content management in a centralized repository.
    • Seamless Workflow Automation: Automate processes to boost productivity.
    • Integration Capability: Enhance functionality with external services and applications.
    • Customization Options: Tailor workflows and user experience to business needs.

    In various industries, SharePoint is used for document and content management, supporting specific department sites and internal communications. It facilitates automation and policy management while offering integration with Microsoft Teams and OneDrive for improved collaboration and geographical team coordination.

    Microsoft
    VMWare Zimbra provides open source email and calendar groupware software, Zimbra is a popular choice for Linux and Mac OS X email servers and supports SaaS.
    Zimbra
     

    Sample Customers

    Toyota, Aeroports de Paris, ASBBank Ltd., Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals, CambridgeshireConstabulary, D&M Group, NPL Construction Company, and The Regional Municipality of Niagara.
    Escorts, Wasgau & VNC, UniMAP, HOLA, Ring Line, TIGC, Xmission, Lafayette College, Future Group, Sheela Foam
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