Software · head to head
Microsoft Outlook vs Safari
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Microsoft Outlook
Software
Email, calendars and contacts in one place, on desktop, mobile and web
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
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Safari
Software
The best way to experience the internet on all your Apple devices
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Safari has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Microsoft Outlook free Outlook.com accounts are capped at 15GB mailbox storage plus 5GB cloud storage; Safari only available on Apple hardware (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch), unlike cross-platform rivals
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Outlook and Safari actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Outlook | Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Safari
- Only available on Apple hardware (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch), unlike cross-platform rivals
- Apple states not all features are available on all devices, so capability varies by device within the same ecosystem
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft Outlook
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Outlook review.
Safari
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Safari review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Microsoft Outlook if
Nothing in the data separates Microsoft Outlook from Safari on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Outlook or Safari better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Outlook starts at On request and Safari at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Outlook or Safari?
- Safari has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Microsoft Outlook and Free for Safari.
- Does Microsoft Outlook or Safari run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Safari for free?
- Yes. Safari has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Outlook starts at On request.