Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook: A flexible calendar choice for people and teams already working in Microsoft’s ecosystem. Ranked #2 of 193 in Calendar Apps by our editors (9.2/10); pricing: Free plan · 30-day trial; best for microsoft-centered individuals and organizations.
At a glance
- Editor score9.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 30-day trial
- Best forMicrosoft-centered individuals and organizations
- Free planYes
- Paid from$99.99/user/yr
- Founded1975 · Redmond, Washington, USA
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on Microsoft Outlook
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 calendars, group calendars, and calendar overlays. It is a strong match for individuals and organizations centered on Microsoft accounts, Outlook email, Teams, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365, while remaining accessible through web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android apps.
The free Microsoft account provides web and mobile Outlook access with 5 GB of cloud storage, plus core calendar functions such as recurring events, sharing permissions, free/busy meeting planning, external iCalendar subscriptions, and multiple-calendar views. Microsoft 365 Business Basic adds custom business email, web and mobile Outlook, and 1 TB of cloud storage per user. Microsoft 365 Personal adds the desktop Outlook app, use across PCs, Macs, phones, and tablets, and 1 TB of cloud storage. Personal booking pages are available through Personal Bookings or Bookings with me, with separate licensing requirements.
Its ecosystem is the main reason to choose it. Outlook Calendar can add online meeting details from Teams and supported providers, and it connects with Microsoft Bookings, Google Calendar, Zoom, Cisco Webex, GoTo, Google Meet, and JioMeet. Two-way calendar sync, shared and delegated permissions, and scheduling links support both personal coordination and team workflows. However, users who only need a lightweight standalone calendar may find the Microsoft account and subscription structure more than they need. Choose Outlook Calendar for Microsoft-centered scheduling and collaboration; consider a narrower calendar tool if you do not need its broader platform connections.
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Microsoft Outlook fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $99.99/user/yr |
| Shared calendars | Yes |
| Time blocking | Not verified |
| Scheduling links | Not verified |
| Calendar sync | One_way |
| Mobile apps | Ios and android |
| Video meeting support | Yes |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business, Google Calendar, Apple iCal, Gmail, Yahoo … |
| Pricing | Free plan · 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | microsoft.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Microsoft Outlook integrations
Microsoft Outlook lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Microsoft Teams
- Skype for Business
- Google Calendar
- Apple iCal
- Gmail
- Yahoo
- iCloud
Alternatives to Microsoft Outlook
- Google CalendarA versatile calendar for personal schedules and Google Workspace collaboration.9.4
- Zoho CalendarA low-cost calendar with booking, sync, room reservations, and broad integrations.9.1
- Notion CalendarA free calendar with two-way connections and unusually close Notion integration.9.0
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