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Head-to-head · Hosted Exchange

OVHcloud Hosted Exchange vs Switch2asp Hosted Exchange

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score OVHcloud Hosted Exchange #3 in Hosted Exchange 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit OVHcloud
Switch2asp Hosted Exchange #5 in Hosted Exchange 8.5/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Switch2asp

OVHcloud Hosted Exchange leads on 1 check, Switch2asp 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 scoreOVHcloud Hosted Exchange · 8.9/10
  • Free trialonly Switch2asp Hosted Exchange
  • Most featuresOVHcloud Hosted Exchange · 4 of 5

OVHcloud Hosted Exchange scores higher on our rubric for hosted exchange: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

OVHcloud Hosted Exchange leads on mailbox storage: 50 GB versus 1 GB.

OVHcloud Hosted Exchange is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing 50 GB mailboxes. Switch2asp Hosted Exchange is the better fit for teams needing retention controls at a modest price.

  • OVHcloud Hosted Exchange fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing 50 GB mailboxes

  • Switch2asp Hosted Exchange fits best

    Teams needing retention controls at a modest price

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Side by side

Feature OVHcloud Hosted Exchange 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Switch2asp Hosted Exchange 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.5
Ranking #3 in Hosted Exchange #5 in Hosted Exchange
Best for Budget-conscious teams needing 50 GB mailboxes Teams needing retention controls at a modest price
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price £3.59/user/mo €4.15/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance 2FA ISO 27001
Integrations 4 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OVHcloud Hosted Exchange 4/5 · Switch2asp Hosted Exchange 3/5
Shared mailboxes ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Outlook desktop support ✓ ✓
Mobile access ✓ ✓
Migration tools ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Online archiving Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Mailbox storage 50 GB (best) 1 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
  • Advanced retention policies and in-place hold on Enterprise
  • Outlook, ActiveSync, POP3, IMAP, and SMTP access
  • Daily backups and 30-day deleted-item retention
Cons
  • The monthly price excludes VAT
  • Outlook desktop access requires compatible software
  • Outlook licensing is offered separately
  • No free plan is available
  • Webmail includes only 1 GB of mailbox storage
  • Advanced retention controls require the Enterprise tier
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…

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Switch2asp Hosted Exchange is a managed business email service based on Microsoft Exchange. It is designed for organizations that want hosted mailboxes, Outlook access, shared calendars and contacts, mobile synchronization, and client…

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  1. OVHcloud Hosted ExchangeHosted Exchange 8.9Paid
  2. Switch2asp Hosted ExchangeHosted Exchange 8.530-day trial

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
  • Switch2asp Hosted Exchange — where it wins

    • Advanced retention policies and in-place hold on Enterprise
    • Outlook, ActiveSync, POP3, IMAP, and SMTP access
    • Daily backups and 30-day deleted-item retention

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Webmail includes only 1 GB of mailbox storage
    • Advanced retention controls require the Enterprise tier
  • OVHcloud Hosted Exchange8.9/10 · Paid

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

    Visit OVHcloudFull verdict →
  • Switch2asp Hosted Exchange8.5/10 · 30-day trial

    A practical Exchange service with retention controls and clear tiered pricing.

    Visit Switch2aspFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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