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Head-to-head · Calendar Apps

Google Calendar vs Microsoft Outlook

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Google Calendar #1 in Calendar Apps 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Try Google Calendar
Microsoft Outlook #2 in Calendar Apps 9.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit site

Google Calendar leads on 0 checks, Microsoft Outlook on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGoogle Calendar · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresGoogle Calendar · 4 of 4

Google Calendar scores higher on our rubric for calendar apps: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

On calendar sync, Google Calendar gives you Two_way where Microsoft Outlook offers One_way.

Google Calendar is the better fit for most individuals and Google Workspace teams. Microsoft Outlook is the better fit for microsoft-centered individuals and organizations.

  • Google Calendar fits best

    Most individuals and Google Workspace teams

  • Microsoft Outlook fits best

    Microsoft-centered individuals and organizations

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Side by side

Feature Google Calendar 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Microsoft Outlook 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.2
Ranking #1 in Calendar Apps #2 in Calendar Apps
Best for Most individuals and Google Workspace teams Microsoft-centered individuals and organizations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $7/user/mo $99.99/user/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 30 days
Free trial length 14 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Google Calendar 4/4 · Microsoft Outlook 2/4
Shared calendars ✓ ✓
Time blocking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Scheduling links ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Video meeting support ✓ ✓
Specs
Calendar sync Two_way One_way
Mobile apps Ios and android Ios and android
Our review
Pros
  • Free core access with personal Google Accounts
  • Shared calendars, booking pages, and two-way synchronization
  • Web, iOS, and Android apps with Google Meet integration
  • Free account includes core scheduling, sharing, and recurring events
  • Supports Teams, Zoom, Webex, Google Calendar, and more
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Cons
  • Some booking and Workspace features require eligible subscriptions
  • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
  • Advanced business capabilities are tied to Workspace plans
  • Personal booking pages have separate licensing requirements
  • Advanced Outlook capabilities require Microsoft 365 subscriptions
  • Cloud storage and Outlook access vary by plan
Our verdict

Google Calendar is an online calendar and scheduling application for individuals, teams, and organizations. It supports event and meeting scheduling, shared calendars with configurable permissions, multiple calendar views,…

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Microsoft Outlook Calendar is the calendar and scheduling component of Outlook, designed for personal users, organizations, and teams. It covers appointments, recurring events, meeting invitations, reminders, free/busy planning, shared…

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  1. Google CalendarCalendar Apps 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Microsoft OutlookCalendar Apps 9.2Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Google Calendar — where it wins

    • Free core access with personal Google Accounts
    • Shared calendars, booking pages, and two-way synchronization
    • Web, iOS, and Android apps with Google Meet integration

    Where it doesn't

    • Some booking and Workspace features require eligible subscriptions
    • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
    • Advanced business capabilities are tied to Workspace plans

  • Microsoft Outlook — where it wins

    • Free account includes core scheduling, sharing, and recurring events
    • Supports Teams, Zoom, Webex, Google Calendar, and more
    • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Personal booking pages have separate licensing requirements
    • Advanced Outlook capabilities require Microsoft 365 subscriptions
    • Cloud storage and Outlook access vary by plan
  • Google Calendar9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A versatile calendar for personal schedules and Google Workspace collaboration.

    Try Google CalendarFull verdict →
  • Microsoft Outlook9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A flexible calendar choice for people and teams already working in Microsoft’s ecosystem.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

More comparisons

All calendar apps comparisons → · Full ranking →

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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