Microsoft Outlook brings email, calendars and contacts into web, mobile and desktop applications. Buyers should distinguish a free personal Outlook.com mailbox from work email hosting and the licence required for their chosen Outlook desktop application.
Microsoft Outlook
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Gmail is Google’s hosted email service, available through personal accounts and managed Google Workspace subscriptions. Its inbox, labels and search fit teams whose daily work already runs through Google Calendar, Drive and browser-based collaboration.
Vendor-described capabilities; availability can depend on the plan.
✓Email, calendars and contacts in one application
✓Access across web, desktop and mobile
✓Multiple-account organisation
Microsoft Outlook pricing considerations
Free plan available
Free personal access plus paid personal and business subscriptions. Specify mailbox hosting, desktop app rights and administration before comparing prices.
A free personal Outlook.com account is available. Managed business mail and desktop use depend on the relevant Microsoft licence.