Welcome back to the Olbricht IT blog! Today we compare Exchange
Integration and productivity
Exchange
Mail Basic: Although it offers basic email functionality, it lacks the deep integration with productivity and collaboration tools that are essential in the modern business world.
Functions and flexibility
Exchange
Mail Basic: Limited to basic e-mail functions. There is a lack of advanced tools required for efficient time and contact management.
Security and compliance

Exchange
Mail Basic: While it offers basic security features, it often lacks the advanced security and complianceIT compliance describes in corporate management compliance with legal, internal and contractual regulations in the area of the IT landscape. options available in Exchange
SPAM security
Exchange
- Advanced spam filtering: Exchange
- Customizable filter rules: Companies can set up specific filter rules to meet their individual requirements. This allows finer control over which emails should be marked as spam.
- Integration with Microsoft Defender for Office 365: For organizations that need additional protection, Exchange
EOP can help you block these emails with extended phishing thresholds., malware and other advanced threats. - Secure default configurations: Exchange
- Regular updates and maintenance: As Exchange
- Reports and analytics: Administrators have access to detailed reports and analytics on email traffic, which helps to identify patterns in spam and respond accordingly.
- Ease of use: In addition to server-level protection, Exchange
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Reliability and availability
Exchange
Mail Basic: Can lag behind Exchange
Ease of use and setup
Another key advantage of Exchange
Ease of use: Exchange
Setup on different devices: One of the biggest advantages of Exchange
Automatic configuration: Many devices recognize Exchange
Access from anywhere: With Exchange
Cost comparison
Exchange
Mail Basic: Cheaper to buy, but the limited features and lower scalability can cost more in the long run, especially as your business grows and develops. The option of using shared mailboxes at no additional cost is not available with Mail Basic, which can lead to higher overall costs if several mailboxes are required.
Overall, Exchange
Comparison table: Exchange Online (Plan 1) vs. Mail Basic
Feature/function | Exchange![]() |
Mail Basic |
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Storage space per mailbox | 50 GB | 2 GB |
Shared mailboxes | Free of charge | Not available |
Integration in Microsoft 365 | Yes | No |
Security functions | Extended security | Basic security |
Availability | 99.9% SLA | Standard |
Support | 24/7 | Standard |
Mobile app and web access | Yes | Yes |
Costs per user mailbox/month | 3,70 € | 1,50 € |
Costs for 3 user mailboxes/year | 133,20 € | 54,00 € |
Costs for 2 shared mailboxes/year | 0,00 € (free of charge) | Not available |
Total costs for 3 user mailboxes and 2 shared mailboxes per year
- Exchange
- Mail Basic: Approx. 54.00 € + additional costs for alternative solutions for shared mailboxes, as these are not directly available.
Conclusion
Exchange
Support from Olbricht IT
With Olbricht IT, you not only get a powerful e-mail solution in the form of Exchange
Conclusion
While Mail Basic can be an acceptable solution for smaller companies or start-ups, Exchange
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