Head-to-head · Hosted Exchange
IONOS Hosted Microsoft Exchange vs Boxis Hosted Exchange
IONOS Hosted Microsoft Exchange leads on 1 check, Boxis Hosted Exchange on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreIONOS Hosted Microsoft Exchange · 8.0/10
- Most featuresIONOS Hosted Microsoft Exchange · 5 of 5
IONOS Hosted Microsoft Exchange scores higher on our rubric for hosted exchange: 8.0 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #13.
IONOS Hosted Microsoft Exchange leads on mailbox storage: 50 GB versus 25 GB.
IONOS Hosted Microsoft Exchange is the better fit for organizations wanting 50 GB Exchange mailboxes. Boxis Hosted Exchange is the better fit for swiss-hosted Exchange with migration and archiving.
- IONOS Hosted Microsoft Exchange fits best
Organizations wanting 50 GB Exchange mailboxes
- Boxis Hosted Exchange fits best
Swiss-hosted Exchange with migration and archiving
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Side by side
| Feature | IONOS Hosted Microsoft Exchange 8.0/10 Visit ↗ | Boxis Hosted Exchange 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.0 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #9 in Hosted Exchange | #13 in Hosted Exchange |
| Best for | Organizations wanting 50 GB Exchange mailboxes | Swiss-hosted Exchange with migration and archiving |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $10/user/mo | 6.90 CHF/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features IONOS Hosted Microsoft Exchange 5/5 · Boxis Hosted Exchange 4/5 | ||
| Shared mailboxes | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Outlook desktop support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Migration tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online archiving | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Mailbox storage | 50 GB (best) | 25 GB |
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| Our verdict | IONOS Hosted Microsoft Exchange is a managed business email service for organizations that want Microsoft Exchange without operating their own Exchange servers. It combines hosted email with calendars, contacts, tasks, shared mailbox and… Read the review → |
Boxis Hosted Exchange is a managed Microsoft Exchange SE service for businesses, collaborative teams and regulated organisations that want email hosted in Swiss data centres. It supports Outlook Web App in a browser, Microsoft Outlook,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
IONOS Hosted Microsoft Exchange — where it wins
- 50 GB Exchange mailbox with Outlook desktop and web access
- Shared mailbox permissions and a 100 GB shared team folder
- Migration tooling, device sync, and 24/7 expert support
Where it doesn't
- The service is paid-only with annual billing
- Email archiving is a separate compatible subscription
- The offering centers on Microsoft Exchange rather than broader collaboration software
Boxis Hosted Exchange — where it wins
- Swiss data-centre replication and 15-day operational retention
- Web, desktop and mobile access with shared collaboration tools
- Migration, export and optional legal archiving up to 10 years
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; billing is per mailbox
- Daily backups and legal archiving are optional add-ons
- AI features are not included
- IONOS Hosted Microsoft Exchange8.0/10 · Paid
A focused Exchange service with 50 GB mailboxes, Outlook access, and shared team tools.
Visit IONOSFull verdict → - Boxis Hosted Exchange7.6/10 · Paid
A Swiss-hosted Exchange service with migration, collaboration and archiving options.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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