Email Services/Office 365/Client Feature Comparison

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Full credit for the following technical analysis and content goes to the University of Wisconsin - Madison and their Office 365 team

Key
Plus green.png This client is able to perform these functions very well, with few or no issues.
Exclamation yellow.png This client has some issues performing these functions. Certain tasks may require a different client or additional steps.
Minus red.png This client is not able to perform these functions; a different client is needed to complete these functions.
Question blue.png These functions have not yet been tested using this client.


Note: Hold your cursor over a category for a brief description of the functions considered in that category. Click on a client name to view a detailed breakdown of function capabilities.



Outlook on the web (Windows, Mac, Linux) Outlook 2016 (Windows) Outlook 2013 (Windows) Outlook 2010 (Windows) Outlook 2016 (Mac) Outlook 2011 (Mac) Apple Mail, Calendar, Contacts, and Reminders (Mac OS 10.9) Windows 8 Mail and Calendar iOS 8 Mail, Calendar, and Contacts (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) Android Email, Calendar, and Contacts Windows Phone 8 Native App Mozilla Thunderbird (Windows, Mac, Linux) Evolution (Linux)

Connection Protocol

Exchange Exchange Exchange Exchange Exchange Exchange Exchange Exchange Active Sync Active Sync Active Sync IMAP/CalDAV Exchange

Configure for access

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Create Folders, Tag Email

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Sharing

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Filters

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Advanced Functions

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Address Books/Lists

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Send As Alternate Address

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Calendaring

Event Management

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Tasks

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Scheduling

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Sharing

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Resources

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Notifications

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Address Books/Lists

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Contacts

Global Address List (GAL)

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Personal Contacts

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Distribution List Management

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