OVHcloud Hosted Exchange vs IONOS Hosted Microsoft Exchange

OVHcloud Hosted Exchange8.9Visit IONOS Hosted Microsoft Exchange8.0Visit

Higher score OVHcloud Hosted Exchange #3 in Hosted Exchange 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit OVHcloud

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IONOS Hosted Microsoft Exchange #9 in Hosted Exchange 8.0/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit IONOS

• OVHcloud Hosted Exchange fits best

  Budget-conscious teams needing 50 GB mailboxes

• IONOS Hosted Microsoft Exchange fits best

  Organizations wanting 50 GB Exchange mailboxes

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Side by side

Feature	OVHcloud Hosted Exchange 8.9/10 Visit ↗	IONOS Hosted Microsoft Exchange 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.0
Ranking	#3 in Hosted Exchange	#9 in Hosted Exchange
Best for	Budget-conscious teams needing 50 GB mailboxes	Organizations wanting 50 GB Exchange mailboxes
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	£3.59/user/mo	$10/user/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OVHcloud Hosted Exchange 4/5 · IONOS Hosted Microsoft Exchange 5/5
Shared mailboxes	✓	✓
Outlook desktop support	✓	✓
Mobile access	✓	✓
Migration tools	✓	✓
Online archiving	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Mailbox storage	50 GB	50 GB
Our review
Pros	50 GB mailbox storage starts at £3.59 per user monthly Shared accounts support delegated access and collaboration Backups, PST export and migration tools support mailbox administration	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
Cons	The monthly price excludes VAT Outlook desktop access requires compatible software Outlook licensing is offered separately	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
Our verdict	OVHcloud Hosted Exchange provides hosted Microsoft Exchange mailboxes for businesses and organisations that need business email alongside calendars, contacts, tasks and shared accounts. The service supports Outlook Web App, compatible… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• OVHcloud Hosted Exchange — where it wins

  • 50 GB mailbox storage starts at £3.59 per user monthly
  • Shared accounts support delegated access and collaboration
  • Backups, PST export and migration tools support mailbox administration

  Where it doesn't

  • The monthly price excludes VAT
  • Outlook desktop access requires compatible software
  • Outlook licensing is offered separately

• 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

• OVHcloud Hosted Exchange8.9/10 · Paid

  A practical Exchange mailbox service for teams that need core email and sharing features.

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• IONOS Hosted Microsoft Exchange8.0/10 · Paid

  A focused Exchange service with 50 GB mailboxes, Outlook access, and shared team tools.

  Visit IONOSFull verdict →