Microsoft Outlook AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Task Management Tools

The best Task Management alternative to Microsoft Outlook is Thunderbird, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Outlook and 12 are Task Management Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Task Management Tool alternatives to Microsoft Outlook are EssentialPIM, Amie, BusyCal and HCL Domino.

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  1. Thunderbird icon

    Thunderbird

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    Cross-platform email client supporting multiple identities, chat, and strong filtering. Extend functionality with add-ons like RSS/Atom feed readers and PGP support.

    87 Thunderbird alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Haiku
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    Comments about Thunderbird as an Alternative to Microsoft Outlook
    Comment summary: Thunderbird is praised for being a strong open-source alternative to Microsoft Outlook, with numerous extensions enhancing its functionality. Users value its seamless compatibility across different Linux distributions and appreciate the built-in calendar, though some desire further improvements in calendar integration. Many find Thunderbird intuitive and easier to use than Outlook, though a minority consider its interface complicated. Security and customization are notable advantages.
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    John Fastman
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    Despite its age, Thunderbird remains the most fully featured email client out there. Various add-ons can extend its functionality, it (now) has a built in calendar and, unlike Outlook, it's free, open source and respects your privacy.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
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    The interface is just impossible for many people to use.

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    Shaz Shah
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    I remember when I first used Thunderbird, many years ago, as I'd rather have a single interface for productivity. But the interface through me off and I never got on with the editor. Coming back to it now, it's fresher and smoother. Absolutely love it. In my opinion this is the only true alternative to Outlook. Then there's the bonus of extensions to further enhance it. Though, I'd like to see further improvements to the calendar integration.

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    • Most users think Thunderbird is a great Microsoft Outlook alternative.

    • Thunderbird is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Microsoft Outlook.

    • Thunderbird is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Microsoft Outlook.

    • Thunderbird is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Outlook is Paid and Proprietary
    • Thunderbird is Customizable and Privacy focusedMicrosoft Outlook is not according to our users
  2. EssentialPIM icon

    EssentialPIM

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    The powerful, full-featured Personal Information Manager for Windows offering Email, Synchronization, Portability, Network support, Android and iOS versions.

    174 EssentialPIM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Tricky to configure. Does not speak MAPI, but many Cloudservices. I was not successful to synchronize OwnCloud

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think EssentialPIM is a great Microsoft Outlook alternative.

    • EssentialPIM is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Outlook is Paid and Proprietary
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    Amie

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    Amie is a productivity application that facilitates task, event, and contact management, integrating a scheduling feature for task and event time allocation, and effectively transforming the calendar into a todo list, with color-coding for improved organization and visual...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
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    • Amie is the most popular commercial alternative to Microsoft Outlook.

    • Amie is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Outlook is also Paid and Proprietary
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    BusyCal

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    BusyCal is the most powerful, flexible, heavily customizable, reliable calendar app for macOS. It's packed with time-saving features and compatible with all leading cloud services including Reminders, iCloud, Google, Exchange, Office 365, Yahoo, Fastmail, Fruux, Kerio, Zoom...

    60 BusyCal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • MacPaw Setapp
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    HCL Domino

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    An enterprise application server that integrates information into a single workspace, integrates also a full mail server

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  7. BORG Calendar icon

    BORG Calendar

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    BORG is a combination calendar and task tracking system. The calendar supports all sorts of appointments and also a simple todo list. The calendar functionality is similar to that of other PIMs, such as Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Calendar, Palm Desktop, Yahoo Calendar, etc...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Making Today

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    Making Today is your command centre to get things done. Create dashboards to manage any part of your life, whether it's work, a side project, an upcoming trip, or just staying focused. Making Today helps you organise all your stuff in one place: calendar events, meetings...

    7 Making Today alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Linux
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    savely

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    Savely is an all-in-one personal information management platform designed to streamline and simplify how users handle their data. With an intuitive interface and powerful security features, it consolidates various aspects of daily organization, including:

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. CCalendar icon

    CCalendar

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    CCalendar, formerly Moo Calendar, is a free Windows calendar software supports Google Calendar and Yahoo! calendar. It is featured with multiple calendars support, easy agenda generating and printing, handy TO-DO list and integrated weather forecast.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Handy Calendar

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    Dont stress anymore about remembering appointments and keeping track of your busy schedule, let Handy Calendar do it for you. Handy Calendar allows you to view your events by month, week, day, or task. Other features include task priority and an easy to use interface.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Symbian S60
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    Top Task List

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    Top Task List is simple, elegant and responsive task organizer. You can turn a task into a start screen tile, give it custom colors, priorities, edit multiple tasks at once, shake the phone to move completed tasks out of the way, create sub-tasks, etc.

    202 Top Task List alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows Phone
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  14. ccToDo To-Do List icon

    ccToDo To-Do List

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    Too much to do? Too many lists for too many business and personal projects? Sort them once and for all online at ccToDo.com. ccToDo is the easy, cloud-based to-do list that follows you round wherever you go – on your iPhone and your computer, or anywhere with an internet...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • Mac
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