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What Is Microsoft Outlook?

Combined email and calendar solution that lets users send, receive, and manage email plus track appointments and events.

Who Uses Microsoft Outlook?

Students and professionals, businesses of all sizes, educational institutions, etc.

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Reviews of Microsoft Outlook

Average score

Overall
4.5
Ease of Use
4.4
Customer Service
4.1
Features
4.5
Value for Money
4.4

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001
Julio
Julio
Paid Media Specialist in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Financial Services Software, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Simplify Your Schedule

5.0 2 months ago

Pros:

Microsoft simplifies the process of planning and organizing with its intuitive calendar and scheduling features. It’s an exceptional tool that promotes effective time management and organization.

Cons:

There can be slight performance issues on the platform. More customization could definitely help users enjoy their user experience more.

Crystal
Owner in US
Individual & Family Services, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

My Outlook on Outlook (MS)

4.0 4 weeks ago New

Pros:

I like the fact that it is user friendly with simple help solutions

Cons:

The online application is not my thing. Idk why, but the actual app just works better for me.

Paul
Director of Sales in US
Financial Services Software, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source
Source: SoftwareAdvice

New Outlook is a step backward.

3.0 2 months ago New

Pros:

It's still a functional tool, in which I live by the minute through the workday.

Cons:

The New release is a step backward, as it is clunky and has lost some of it's previous functionality. Microsoft is forcing me to re-learn how to use their product for my own workflow and it appears they changed it just for the sake of changing it.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Machinery, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

General Email Mailbox Provided

5.0 2 months ago

Comments: We used mailtastic and several other signature tools in pair with it. Syncing between Outlook and other environments was not the best.

Pros:

Everyone knows how to use it and how it works. Basic interface is easy to understand. A lot of existing solutions and unique features. Native sync and connections to Microsoft tools.

Cons:

Using it on other platforms than PC is challenging depending on business needs and other software used. Some features, addons, toolkits are not available on Mac OS.

Kasi
Front Desk Manager in US
Hospitality, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Great for office communication

5.0 last month New

Comments: It's perfect for my office communication. It's quick easy to send memos to all my team members. It by far better than other software we have tried

Pros:

It puts everything in one place. My email, calendar and my contacts. I can read and respond to my email off line as well.

Cons:

It don't support RSS feeds. You can only save attachments to ti local file or Ondrive. So you can direct share

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