Optimails vs SHEX: Two Messaging Environments, Two Different Approaches
The Optimails range offers two distinct environments designed to meet different needs:
Optimails Basic & Premium, an economical and sovereign solution,
Optimails SHEX (Secuserve Hosted Exchange), a premium collaborative offering based on the Microsoft Exchange ecosystem.
Each solution provides its own advantages depending on the level of collaboration and integration required.
Optimails Basic & Premium: The Economical and Sovereign Solution
Optimails Basic & Premium is designed for organizations looking for a secure, reliable, and easy-to-use messaging solution without dependency on Microsoft.
Included Features
Integrated e-securemail security (advanced filtering, anti-spam, antivirus)
Stable and reliable messaging
Full access to Pronto Webmail
Calendar and contact sharing through Webmail
Task management within the Pronto interface
Sovereign hosting in France
Limitations
Limited synchronization on devices (non-Microsoft)
Requirement for third-party plugins for certain advanced features (limited support)
No public folders or centralized task management
Limited sharing permissions between users
Summary
Optimails Basic & Premium is perfectly suited for organizations seeking a reliable, secure, and cost-effective solution while maintaining independence from Microsoft.
Optimails SHEX (Secuserve Hosted Exchange): The Premium Collaborative Solution
Optimails SHEX is based on Microsoft Exchange technology hosted in France, providing a complete and integrated environment for business collaboration.
Full Features
Included e-securemail security
Synchronization across all devices (PC, mobile, tablet)
Advanced calendar sharing with permission management
Centralized global address book
Public folders for teamwork
Resource management (rooms, equipment)
Advanced mailbox delegation
Full MAPI compatibility with Microsoft products
Considerations
Dependency on the Microsoft ecosystem
Summary
Optimails SHEX is ideal for companies looking for smooth and centralized collaboration, with familiar tools and complete synchronization across all devices.
🚫 Interoperability Between Environments
It is important to note that data sharing between Optimails and SHEX is not supported.
Each environment operates independently, which requires a clear choice depending on your needs:
Optimails for simplicity and sovereignty,
SHEX for collaboration and Microsoft compatibility.
🔍 Conclusion
| Criteria | Optimails Basic & Premium | Optimails SHEX (Hosted Exchange) |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Economical, sovereign | Premium, collaborative |
| e-securemail Security | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Synchronization | Limited (non-Microsoft) | Full (MAPI) |
| Collaboration | Basic (Pronto Webmail) | Advanced (Exchange) |
| Hosting | French sovereign hosting | Microsoft ecosystem hosted in France |
| Interconnection Between Both | ❌ Not supported | ❌ Not supported |