Head-to-head · Hosted Exchange
Switch2asp Hosted Exchange vs Intermedia Exchange Email
Switch2asp Hosted Exchange leads on 0 checks, Intermedia Exchange Email on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSwitch2asp Hosted Exchange · 8.5/10
- Free trialonly Switch2asp Hosted Exchange
- Most featuresIntermedia Exchange Email · 4 of 5
Switch2asp Hosted Exchange scores higher on our rubric for hosted exchange: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
Switch2asp Hosted Exchange is the better fit for teams needing retention controls at a modest price. Intermedia Exchange Email is the better fit for businesses wanting managed Exchange and add-on flexibility.
- Switch2asp Hosted Exchange fits best
Teams needing retention controls at a modest price
- Intermedia Exchange Email fits best
Businesses wanting managed Exchange and add-on flexibility
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Side by side
| Feature | Switch2asp Hosted Exchange 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Intermedia Exchange Email 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #5 in Hosted Exchange | #6 in Hosted Exchange |
| Best for | Teams needing retention controls at a modest price | Businesses wanting managed Exchange and add-on flexibility |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | €4.15/user/mo | $10.60/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | ISO 27001 | HIPAA, 2FA |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Switch2asp Hosted Exchange 3/5 · Intermedia Exchange Email 4/5 | ||
| Shared mailboxes | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Outlook desktop support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Migration tools | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Online archiving | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Mailbox storage | 1 GB | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | 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… Read the review → |
Intermedia Exchange Email is a cloud-hosted business email service powered by Microsoft Exchange. It is designed for businesses that want managed Exchange rather than self-administered mail infrastructure, with support for Outlook desktop,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
Intermedia Exchange Email — where it wins
- Unlimited hosted email storage with Outlook desktop integration
- Managed migration, onboarding, MFA, and centralized HostPilot administration
- Flexible plans with optional archiving, encryption, protection, and Microsoft 365 Apps
Where it doesn't
- Requires a minimum of three mailboxes per account
- No free plan is available
- Several advanced capabilities are optional rather than included in the base plan
- Switch2asp Hosted Exchange8.5/10 · 30-day trial
A practical Exchange service with retention controls and clear tiered pricing.
Visit Switch2aspFull verdict → - Intermedia Exchange Email8.4/10 · Paid
Managed Exchange with unlimited storage, migration help, and optional add-ons.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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