Email Services/Client Feature Comparison

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Key
	This client is able to perform these functions very well, with few or no issues.
	This client has some issues performing these functions. Certain tasks may require a different client or additional steps.
	This client is not able to perform these functions; a different client is needed to complete these functions.
	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
Email	Send/Receive, Move to Folder
	Create Folders, Tag Email
	Sharing
	Filters
	Advanced Functions
	Address Books/Lists
	Send As Alternate Address
Calendaring	Event Management
	Tasks
	Scheduling
	Sharing
	Resources
	Notifications
	Address Books/Lists
Contacts	Global Address List (GAL)
	Personal Contacts
	Distribution List Management
Miscellaneous	Accessibility

Previously listed clients

1. Office 365 (iOS 6) - Client Capabilities
2. Office 365 (iOS 7) - Client Capabilities
3. Office 365 (Apple Mail, Calendar, Contacts, and Reminders on OS 10.8) - Client Capabilities
4. Office 365 (Outlook 2007) - Client Capabilities

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See Also:

• <a href="page.php?id=30350">Office 365 - Choosing a Client</a>

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