Compare Apple Mail and Microsoft Outlook 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Apple Mail
Star Rating
(149)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Apple MailMicrosoft Outlook
Star Rating
(2,954)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft OutlookSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft Outlook excels in its Unified Inbox feature, scoring 9.0, which allows for seamless management of multiple email accounts in one place. In contrast, Apple Mail does not have a comparable feature, which can make managing multiple accounts less efficient.
- Reviewers mention that Outlook's Calendar Collaboration feature, rated at 9.0, is highly praised for its ease of use in sharing calendars and scheduling meetings. Apple Mail, while it offers calendar functionalities, does not provide the same level of collaborative tools, leading to a less integrated experience.
- G2 users highlight the superior Reminders functionality in Microsoft Outlook, which scored 9.3, allowing users to set and manage reminders effectively. Apple Mail's reminder capabilities are less robust, which can hinder productivity for users who rely on this feature.
- Users on G2 appreciate Outlook's Quality of Support, rated at 8.6, noting that the support team is responsive and helpful. In contrast, Apple Mail's support received a lower score of 8.0, with some users expressing frustration over slower response times.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Outlook's Task Management feature, rated at 8.8, integrates well with its email and calendar functionalities, making it easier to keep track of tasks. Apple Mail lacks a dedicated task management system, which can lead to disorganization for users who need to manage tasks alongside their emails.
- Users say that the AI Text-to-Speech feature in Apple Mail, rated at 8.3, is a standout for accessibility, allowing users to listen to their emails. Microsoft Outlook's corresponding feature scored lower at 7.6, indicating that Apple Mail may be more user-friendly for those who benefit from auditory assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Apple Mail
No pricing availableMicrosoft Outlook
No pricing availableFree Trial
Apple Mail
No trial information availableMicrosoft Outlook
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.1
133
9.2
2,262
Ease of Use
8.4
133
8.9
2,309
Ease of Setup
8.9
41
8.9
505
Ease of Admin
7.8
35
8.6
273
Quality of Support
8.0
103
8.6
1,832
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.7
28
8.8
254
Product Direction (% positive)
6.5
129
8.4
2,194
Features by Category
Inbox Tools
Not enough data
9.1
893
Not enough data
8.9
956
Not enough data
9.3
961
Not enough data
9.2
969
Coordination Tools
Not enough data
9.3
966
Not enough data
8.9
950
Not enough data
8.8
902
Software Options
Not enough data
9.2
961
Not enough data
8.7
908
Calendar View
Not enough data
8.9
969
Not enough data
8.8
975
Shared Calendar
Not enough data
9.0
972
Not enough data
8.9
929
Accessibility
Not enough data
8.8
830
Not enough data
8.6
843
Integration
Not enough data
8.8
892
Not enough data
8.9
901
Not enough data
8.9
923
Notifications
Not enough data
9.0
927
Not enough data
8.5
745
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Apple Mail and Microsoft Outlook are categorized as Email
Unique Categories
Apple Mail has no unique categories
Microsoft Outlook is categorized as Calendar and Email Client
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apple Mail
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Outlook
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
15.1%
Information Technology and Services
8.2%
Marketing and Advertising
5.5%
Financial Services
4.8%
Education Management
4.8%
Other
61.6%
Information Technology and Services
13.6%
Computer Software
8.3%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Financial Services
3.6%
Higher Education
3.6%
Other
67.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Apple Mail
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Michael S.
Verified User in Insurance
Better than Thunderbird. I love that Apple finally is working out their kinks with Google App integration.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Mike S.
Verified User in Computer Software
Lacking features and way behind any other email client.
Microsoft Outlook
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Celeste B.
Verified User
Great calendaring. Nice signature and template saving.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Raviraj R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Archiving the mails. This is still not straight forward method. Setting the archiving of mails and setting rules for mail is still a pain staking tasks. It does'nt allow me to send .exe or executable files as an attachment, i still not able to figure out...
Michael S.
Verified User in Insurance
Better than Thunderbird. I love that Apple finally is working out their kinks with Google App integration.
Celeste B.
Verified User
Great calendaring. Nice signature and template saving.
Mike S.
Verified User in Computer Software
Lacking features and way behind any other email client.
Raviraj R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Archiving the mails. This is still not straight forward method. Setting the archiving of mails and setting rules for mail is still a pain staking tasks. It does'nt allow me to send .exe or executable files as an attachment, i still not able to figure out...
Discussions
Mail is taking up too much storage on MacBook! How do I save more storage?
2 comments
BG
So tech support in this case might help, but I realize that in most of my problems I had to blame my own knowledge of Apple products and how it works. Last...Read more
Apple Mail and Exchange
1 comment
BE
I haven't been able to use Exchange with Apple Mail. Though I've found some tweaks online to integrate the two, I noticed that it can get quite problematic....Read more
How do I properly use and create Smart Mailboxes and how they are used?
1 comment
HR
Hi Mauricio,
Since you posted this quite some time ago, have you already figured out the answer or do you still need help?
RegardsRead more
What business advantages does Outlook give over Gmail?
5 comments
SP
As an e-mail client, Outlook is unexceptional. The driving difference is whether you want the overhead & control of hosting Exchange, or are content letting...Read more
What are the latest integrations and features in Microsoft Outlook that enhance email communication and productivity?
3 comments
SM
I like that you can pin conversations to the top of the email.Read more
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