Email, calendar and contacts from Microsoft
Microsoft Outlook is an email and calendar app available on Windows, Mac, mobile and the web, used with Outlook.com, Exchange and Microsoft 365 accounts as well as Gmail and other IMAP services. It combines mail with calendars, contacts and tasks, supports shared mailboxes and scheduled sending, and integrates with Teams for meetings. Copilot can draft replies and summarize threads on eligible plans.
- features
- 6
- alternatives
- 12
- platforms
- 5
- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Email, calendar, contacts and tasks in one app
- Shared mailboxes and Teams integration for businesses
- Available on Windows, Mac, mobile and the web
Cons
- The move from classic to new Outlook on Windows has been disruptive
- Free Outlook.com accounts show ads
- Copilot features require an eligible paid plan
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Best Microsoft Outlook alternatives
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GmailFreemiumGoogle's free email service with smart filtering
4.7(2.4M) · App Store
ThunderbirdFreeOpen sourceFree, open-source desktop email client from Mozilla
Apple MailFreeBuilt-in email app for Mac, iPhone and iPad
eM ClientFreemiumDesktop email, calendar and tasks for Windows and Mac
Google CalendarFreeFree online calendar with sharing and appointment schedules
4.5(132.3K) · App Store
SparkFreemiumSmart email app that sorts your inbox and adds AI tools
4.6(82.7K) · App Store
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