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At a Glance
Mailbird
Mailbird
Star Rating
(98)3.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$2.28 Per Month
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Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook
Star Rating
(2,981)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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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, Mailbird's Unified Inbox scored slightly lower at 8.7, indicating a less robust experience.
  • Reviewers mention that Outlook's Calendar Collaboration feature is highly rated at 9.0, making it easier for teams to coordinate schedules. Mailbird, however, received a lower score of 7.6, suggesting that its calendar collaboration tools may not be as effective for team environments.
  • G2 users highlight Outlook's superior Reminders functionality, with a score of 9.3, which helps users stay organized and on top of tasks. Mailbird's reminders, rated at 7.7, may not provide the same level of effectiveness in task management.
  • Users on G2 appreciate Outlook's Quality of Support, scoring 8.6, which indicates a strong customer service experience. In contrast, Mailbird's support received a lower score of 7.0, suggesting that users may face challenges when seeking assistance.
  • Reviewers mention that Outlook's AI Text Generation feature, with a score of 7.9, offers useful tools for drafting emails. Mailbird, while it has similar features, scored lower in this area, indicating that its AI capabilities may not be as advanced or user-friendly.
  • Users say that Outlook's Desktop Application is highly rated at 9.2, providing a robust and feature-rich experience. Mailbird's desktop application, rated at 7.2, may lack some of the advanced functionalities that Outlook users have come to expect.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Mailbird
Mailbird Standard Yearly
$2.28
Per Month
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Microsoft Outlook
No pricing available
Free Trial
Mailbird
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Outlook
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.2
77
9.2
2,287
Ease of Use
7.7
77
8.9
2,335
Ease of Setup
8.1
20
9.0
530
Ease of Admin
9.3
14
8.5
279
Quality of Support
7.0
62
8.6
1,856
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
11
8.8
260
Product Direction (% positive)
6.9
76
8.5
2,219
Features by Category
7.6
36
9.0
1,055
Inbox Tools
8.6
32
9.1
911
7.3
32
8.9
973
7.7
29
9.3
979
7.7
30
9.2
987
Coordination Tools
7.6
29
9.3
984
7.5
32
8.9
968
7.0
25
8.8
920
Software Options
7.3
34
9.2
979
Feature Not Available
8.7
926
Not enough data
8.8
1,074
Calendar View
Not enough data
8.9
987
Not enough data
8.8
993
Shared Calendar
Not enough data
9.0
990
Not enough data
8.8
947
Accessibility
Not enough data
8.8
848
Not enough data
8.6
861
Integration
Not enough data
8.8
910
Not enough data
8.9
919
Not enough data
8.9
941
Notifications
Not enough data
9.0
945
Not enough data
8.5
762
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
5.3
12
Not enough data
Sorting & Filtering
5.4
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
4.5
10
Not enough data
Integrations
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Time Management
6.7
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.0
10
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Mailbird
Mailbird
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook
Mailbird and Microsoft Outlook are categorized as Email Client
Unique Categories
Mailbird
Mailbird is categorized as Email Management
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook is categorized as Calendar and Email
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Mailbird
Mailbird
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
79.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
17.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.2%
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
25.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
35.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
39.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Mailbird
Mailbird
Information Technology and Services
21.3%
Marketing and Advertising
11.7%
Computer Software
9.6%
Entertainment
4.3%
Computer & Network Security
4.3%
Other
48.9%
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook
Information Technology and Services
13.6%
Computer Software
8.3%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Financial Services
3.6%
Higher Education
3.5%
Other
67.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Mailbird
Mailbird
Most Helpful Favorable Review
JH
John H.
Verified User in Internet

Extremely easy to use. Clean interface. Zero problems so far combining multiple email account sources (outlook, gmail, website domains, ect). Also like the additional Trello integration so I can access it without leaving the email client.

Most Helpful Critical Review
EL
Elias L.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Having to pay again for Mailbird 3 feels like a betrayal of the trust I put in the "lifetime" deal for Mailbird 2. The term "lifetime" implies a long-term commitment, which I assumed would include subsequent versions of the software. However, it appears...

Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

Have know this tool for a very long time and used to its UI and behavior. Gets the job done.

Most Helpful Critical Review
RR
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...

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Discussions
Mailbird
Mailbird Discussions
Is Mailbird really free?
2 comments
GK
No! Mailbird isn't free, but offers a 14-day free trial. Also, keep in mind that the company is developing another email client - it is called Mailbird Next....Read more
Why do my emails get stuck in the outbox?
1 comment
CC
Mailbird support is horrible - simply right click on the mailbird icon and make sure to select "exit mailbird". Don't just click the X on top to close the...Read more
Is Mailbird any good?
1 comment
JM
Bruh it's hella chill.Read more
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook Discussions
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 features of Outlook?
4 comments
AB
Mail and calendar are the top features.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