Software · head to head
Microsoft Outlook vs Google Chrome
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: Microsoft Outlook free Outlook.com accounts are capped at 15GB mailbox storage plus 5GB cloud storage; Google Chrome multiple critical security vulnerabilities requiring frequent updates; 151 security flaws patched in Chrome 151 including 22 critical severities
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Outlook and Google Chrome actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Outlook | Google Chrome |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Founded | Unknown | 2008 |
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 Microsoft Outlook
Nothing recorded that Google Chrome does not also cover.
Only in Google Chrome
- Fast page loading
- Extensive extension library
- Cross-device sync
- Built-in security
- Developer tools
- Incognito mode
- Password manager
- Auto-updates
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Microsoft Outlook
No use cases recorded yet. See the Microsoft Outlook review.
Google Chrome
- Web browsingnot Microsoft Outlook
- Web developmentnot Microsoft Outlook
- Online researchnot Microsoft Outlook
- Work applicationsnot Microsoft Outlook
- Entertainmentnot Microsoft Outlook
- Educationnot Microsoft Outlook
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
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft Outlook
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Outlook review.
Google Chrome
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Google Chrome review.
Which should you pick?
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.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Outlook or Google Chrome better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Outlook starts at On request and Google Chrome at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Outlook or Google Chrome?
- Google Chrome has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Microsoft Outlook and Free for Google Chrome.
- Does Microsoft Outlook or Google Chrome run on more platforms?
- Microsoft Outlook runs on Web. Google Chrome runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- 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 can Microsoft Outlook do that Google Chrome 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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