General · head to head
Microsoft Outlook vs Microsoft Edge
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Microsoft Outlook
General
Email, calendars and contacts in one place, on desktop, mobile and web
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
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Microsoft Edge
General
The only browser optimized for superior performance on Windows
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Microsoft Edge 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; Microsoft Edge vendor markets it as optimized specifically for Windows, implying reduced advantage on macOS, iOS and Android
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Edge actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Outlook | Microsoft Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (General).
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
Microsoft Edge
- Vendor markets it as optimized specifically for Windows, implying reduced advantage on macOS, iOS and Android
- Copilot and Microsoft 365 web app integration require a Microsoft account and internet access, with the page noting fees may apply for some connected services
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft Outlook
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Outlook review.
Microsoft Edge
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Edge review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Microsoft Outlook if
Nothing in the data separates Microsoft Outlook from Microsoft Edge on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Edge better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Outlook starts at On request and Microsoft Edge at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Edge?
- Microsoft Edge has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Microsoft Outlook and Free for Microsoft Edge.
- Does Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Edge run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Microsoft Edge for free?
- Yes. Microsoft Edge has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Outlook starts at On request.