Microsoft Outlook Reviews

Summary: It has been here for a long time and developed a long way over time, it might not be the best but still relatively equal to its counter parts.

Positive: Comes pre installed or bundled in Windows/Microsoft 365.
Integrates with other Microsoft apps easily.
Available cross platform for most leading platforms.
Free to use.

Negative: Some of the Microsoft integrations don't interact properly as intended like the calendar doesn't sync.

Summary: It is definitely great for organizations and personal use, but be aware of some flaws that can be detrimental to communications if you are not careful.

Positive: Outlook has a great organized feel and a nice layout compared to other email providers. They provide a nice taskbar with all listed options so you do not have to search around to send priority or attach links/images.

Negative: This email system can be very finicky sometimes. There are days I have to send test emails just to make sure people are receiving them because it can be unreliable.

Summary: After working with Outlook for 5 years, I switched to GMail for work email and the change was instantaneous. While Outlook can be customized, default views easily lead to email overwhelm and dropped balls. I would not use it as an email solution if I had another choice.

Positive: There is a lot available to customize on Outlook and it works well with other Microsoft products (Word, etc).

Negative: The way the system is designed to function felt really clunky and impeded my inbox productivity.