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# Compare SmarterMail vs Microsoft Outlook

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> Detailed comparison between SmarterMail and Microsoft Outlook. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | SmarterMail | Microsoft Outlook |
| **Overall rating** | 3.9/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 12 | 2426 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 499.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | - |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | Videos |

## Best for

### SmarterMail

SmarterMail is the perfect Exchange alternative for any business looking for an enterprise email server for Windows or Linux. Includes desktop/mobile support and complete Outlook integration.

### Microsoft Outlook

Students and professionals, businesses of all sizes, educational institutions, etc.

## Key features

### SmarterMail

- API
- Archiving & Retention
- Canned Responses
- Chat/Messaging
- Collaboration Tools
- Contact Management
- Data Recovery
- Email Distribution
- Email Monitoring
- Email Templates
- Inbox Management
- Prioritization
- Real-Time Analytics
- Real-Time Reporting
- Reporting/Analytics
- Response Management
- Routing
- Search/Filter
- Shared Inboxes
- Whitelisting/Blacklisting

### Microsoft Outlook

- Archiving & Retention
- Collaboration Tools
- Contact Management
- Email Monitoring
- Email Templates
- Inbox Management
- Prioritization
- Response Management
- Search/Filter

## Links

- [View SmarterMail Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/116528/smartermail)
- [View Microsoft Outlook Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1010311/microsoft-outlook)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/116528/1010311/smartermail/vs/microsoft-outlook)

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