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Microsoft Outlook vs Google Calendar Comparison (2026)

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Microsoft Outlook

Google Calendar

Overview

Microsoft Outlook is a personal information manager from Microsoft which helps users communicate, manage schedules & find what they need quickly & easily

Google Calendar is an online calendar solution that enables users to manage business and personal schedules. The platform offers calendar migration options, allowing users to integrate existing calendars, including those from Microsoft and IBM. Google provides comprehensive tools and resources to facilitate data migrations into the Google Workspace ecosystem.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

No videos yet

Pricing

Starting from

Free

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.5

2.5K

1.6K

688

154

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

79%

would recommend this app

4.8

4.3K

3.5K

720

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

93%

would recommend this app

Pros

“The integration with other Microsoft tools like Microsoft Teams, Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft Sales, and Microsoft Office makes it very efficient for day-to-day business communication and productivity.”

Jordan V.

Sales Specialist

“Outlook is fantastic for booking appointments, corresponding with clients and other coworkers effectively, filtering out spam emails and connected with my important tech stack so I can track my ever-growing list of projects.”

Brett S.

Corporate Paralegal

“The combination of email, calendar, contacts, and task management in one application helps keep everything organized, and the seamless syncing across devices means I can stay productive wherever I am.”

Jonathan K.

Chief Marketing Officer

Pros

“With Google Calendar, it is easy for me to find time for scheduling new events like reservations and virtual meetings and also manage appointments with my learners.”

Daniel H.

Senior Lecturer

“Built-in automatic reminders and the ability to add video conferencing links for our technical coordination meetings greatly facilitate communication between the day and night shifts.”

Ron C.

Engineering and Maintenance Leader

“As a Senior Data Analyst, I value how one venue—Google Calendar helps to arrange meetings, reporting deadlines, stakeholder reviews, and project milestones.”

Lisa P.

Senior Data Analyst

Cons

“For example: the new Outlook replaced Quick Parts with My Templates. While My Templates is a great feature, it does not function the same way Quick Parts does and therefore interrupted certain workflows within our business.”

Samm R.

Office Finance Manager

“The built-in search engine can be capricious and slow, struggling to locate a specific email or attachment dating back several months amidst massive archives.”

Ricky S.

VP World Class Maintenance Maintenance and Reliability

“I also find that performance can slow down when managing large inboxes, and certain settings or customizations can be difficult to locate or adjust.”

Rebecca R.

Production manage

Cons

“I have to manually send invites and manage time-zone changes for each student, which can be time-consuming when I have many recurring lessons or students in different countries.”

José J.

English Teacher

“I have also noticed occasional Bugs and Issues such as delayed notifications, synchronization problems between devices, or events not updating properly in real time. While these issues are not very frequent, they can still create confusion and affect productivity when handling important appointments or work meetings.”

Abhijeet M.

Computer Software

“The biggest downside is its limited customization and advanced features—it works great for basic scheduling, but it can feel too simple if you need more complex planning tools or deeper personalization.”

Melinda W.

Owner