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OUTLOOK
Email & Calendar Hub
Flight Type
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Platform Comparison
Arriving At
TEAMS
Collaboration Platform
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Email & Personal Information Manager
Traditional email client with robust calendar, contact management, and task features. The standard for formal business correspondence and scheduling.
Collaboration & Communication Hub
Modern workspace combining chat, video meetings, file sharing, and app integrations. Designed for real-time team collaboration.
Instant Chat
Video Meetings
Calendar
File Sharing
Channels
Tasks
App Integrations
| Capability | Outlook | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Formal Email Communication | ● Primary | ◐ Limited |
| Real-time Chat/Messaging | ◐ Basic | ● Primary |
| Video Conferencing | ◐ Schedules | ● Hosts |
| Calendar Management | ● Full-featured | ● Integrated |
| Document Co-authoring | ◐ Via links | ● Built-in |
| External Communication | ● Standard | ◐ Guest access |
| Message Threading | ● Email threads | ● Chat threads |
This guide is provided for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. It is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft Corporation. All product names, logos, and trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features, pricing, and capabilities change frequently—verify current information with official sources. This comparison should NOT be used as the sole basis for technology decisions. Most organizations use BOTH platforms together for different purposes. Evaluate based on your specific requirements and consult appropriate stakeholders.