Head-to-head · Email Archiving Software
Intermedia Archiving vs MailStore Server
Intermedia Archiving leads on 0 checks, MailStore Server on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreIntermedia Archiving · 8.8/10
- Free trialonly MailStore Server
Intermedia Archiving scores higher on our rubric for email archiving software: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #11.
On deployment, MailStore Server gives you On-premises where Intermedia Archiving offers Cloud.
Intermedia Archiving is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing unlimited archiving. MailStore Server is the better fit for windows organizations seeking a low-cost archive.
- Intermedia Archiving fits best
Budget-conscious teams needing unlimited archiving
- MailStore Server fits best
Windows organizations seeking a low-cost archive
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Side by side
| Feature | Intermedia Archiving 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | MailStore Server 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #10 in Email Archiving Software | #11 in Email Archiving Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious teams needing unlimited archiving | Windows organizations seeking a low-cost archive |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $259 one-time |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Desktop |
| Platforms | Web | Windows |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Features Intermedia Archiving 3/3 · MailStore Server 3/3 | ||
| Legal hold | ✓ | ✓ |
| eDiscovery tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Journal capture | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Retention period | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Deployment | Cloud | On-premises |
| Search and export | EML, PST, PDF | EML, MSG, PST |
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| Our verdict | Intermedia Archiving captures and preserves sent and received business email in a tamper-proof, searchable cloud archive. It is designed for organizations that need long-term retention, compliance support, intellectual-property protection,… Read the review → |
MailStore Server is an on-premises email archiving application for small and medium-sized businesses. It centralizes messages from Microsoft 365, Microsoft Exchange Server, Google Workspace, MDaemon, IceWarp, Kerio Connect, IMAP- and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Intermedia Archiving — where it wins
- Unlimited cloud storage and retention time
- Legal hold, eDiscovery, and advanced search operators
- Supports Microsoft 365, Gmail, POP, and IMAP
Where it doesn't
- No free plan
- Web-only access
- Archiving is offered as a single paid add-on plan
MailStore Server — where it wins
- Journal capture, legal hold, retention policies, and eDiscovery search
- Supports Microsoft 365, Exchange, Google Workspace, IMAP, POP3, and PST
- Tamper-proof storage, signed exports, restore, and full-text search
Where it doesn't
- Windows deployment limits platform flexibility
- The Starter Kit covers up to five users
- No free plan; the included support service lasts one year
- Intermedia Archiving8.8/10 · Paid
Affordable email archiving with unlimited storage, retention, legal hold, and eDiscovery.
Visit IntermediaFull verdict → - MailStore Server8.7/10 · 30-day trial
A Windows-based archive with compliance controls and a $259 one-time Starter Kit.
Visit MailStoreFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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