Microsoft Exchange Online
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Preservica
6.8#3 in data archiving softwareFrom $310 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Microsoft Exchange Online | Preservica |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington, United States | Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Exchange Online is hosted email for business, with email, calendar, and contacts accessible across major browsers and devices. | Preservica’s Active Digital Preservation software preserves long-term digital information in future-friendly formats so it remains readable and reusable. |
| Support | The Exchange Online product page states that IT-level phone support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. | Customers can access the Service Desk, product documentation, user forums and live how-to training webinars. |
Microsoft Exchange Online plans
- Exchange Online (Plan 1)$4
- Exchange Online (Plan 2)$8
Preservica plans
- StarterFree
- Starter Plus$310 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
Pick Microsoft Exchange Online if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Preservica if…
Preservica suits business, government, academic, and cultural organizations that need to preserve digital information. Its stated users include archives, libraries, and museums.