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# Compare EssentialPIM vs Microsoft Outlook

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> Detailed comparison between EssentialPIM 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 | EssentialPIM | Microsoft Outlook |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 46 | 2457 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 39.95 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | - |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support |
| **Training** | In Person, Documentation | Videos |

## Best for

### EssentialPIM

Private customers, small to medium sized businesses.

### Microsoft Outlook

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

## Key features

### EssentialPIM

- Archiving & Retention
- Batch Processing
- Calendar/Reminder System
- Canned Responses
- Collaboration Tools
- Contact Database
- Data Recovery
- Email Monitoring
- Full Text Search
- Inbox Management
- Recurring Appointments
- Recurring Tasks
- Response Management
- Search/Filter
- Segmentation
- Shared Inboxes
- Task Editing
- Task Tagging
- Time Tracking
- Whitelisting/Blacklisting

### Microsoft Outlook

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

## Links

- [View EssentialPIM Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/203260/essentialpim)
- [View Microsoft Outlook Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1010311/microsoft-outlook)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/203260/1010311/essentialpim/vs/microsoft-outlook)

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