Software · head to head
Google Chrome vs Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook
Software
Email, calendars and contacts in one place, on desktop, mobile and web
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Google Chrome has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Google Chrome multiple critical security vulnerabilities requiring frequent updates; 151 security flaws patched in Chrome 151 including 22 critical severities; Microsoft Outlook free Outlook.com accounts are capped at 15GB mailbox storage plus 5GB cloud storage
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Google Chrome and Microsoft Outlook actually diverge.
| Attribute | Google Chrome | Microsoft Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web |
| Founded | 2008 | Unknown |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Google Chrome
- Fast page loading
- Extensive extension library
- Cross-device sync
- Built-in security
- Developer tools
- Incognito mode
- Password manager
- Auto-updates
Only in Microsoft Outlook
Nothing recorded that Google Chrome does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Google Chrome
- Web browsingnot Microsoft Outlook
- Web developmentnot Microsoft Outlook
- Online researchnot Microsoft Outlook
- Work applicationsnot Microsoft Outlook
- Entertainmentnot Microsoft Outlook
- Educationnot Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook
No use cases recorded yet. See the Microsoft Outlook review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Google Chrome
- Multiple critical security vulnerabilities requiring frequent updates; 151 security flaws patched in Chrome 151 including 22 critical severities
- Frequent arbitrary code execution vulnerabilities allow remote attackers to execute code inside sandbox via crafted HTML pages
- Known use-after-free and integer overflow issues in V8 JavaScript engine and Codecs
Microsoft Outlook
- Free Outlook.com accounts are capped at 15GB mailbox storage plus 5GB cloud storage
- Ad-free inbox and advanced security features require at least the $1.99/month Microsoft 365 Basic tier
Pricing, plan by plan
Google Chrome
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Google Chrome review.
Microsoft Outlook
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Outlook review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Google Chrome if
- You need fast page loading.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- You also want extensive extension library.
Choose Microsoft Outlook if
Nothing in the data separates Microsoft Outlook from Google Chrome on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Google Chrome or Microsoft Outlook better?
- Neither clearly leads. Google Chrome starts at Free and Microsoft Outlook at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Google Chrome or Microsoft Outlook?
- Google Chrome has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Google Chrome and On request for Microsoft Outlook.
- Does Google Chrome or Microsoft Outlook run on more platforms?
- Google Chrome runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Microsoft Outlook runs on Web.
- Can I use Google Chrome for free?
- Yes. Google Chrome has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Outlook starts at On request.
- What is Google Chrome best used for?
- Google Chrome is most often used for web browsing, web development, online research, work applications. Of those, web browsing and web development are not what Microsoft Outlook is typically brought in for.
- What can Google Chrome do that Microsoft Outlook cannot?
- Google Chrome covers Fast page loading, Extensive extension library, Cross-device sync, Built-in security.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Google Chrome: Does Google Chrome have offline browsing capabilities?
Chrome can display cached versions of previously visited web pages offline. Chrome removed the experimental offline mode flag, but can automatically load cached pages when offline for sites you have visited before.
SourceGoogle Chrome: Is Google Chrome free to use?
Yes. Google Chrome is completely free to download and use. There are no paid tiers or subscription requirements for standard browsing.
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