Comparison
Icebox vs Outlook
A modern email client that works with your Outlook account. Faster, lighter, and more integrated than Microsoft Outlook.
Icebox vs Outlook: Which is better?
Icebox offers a more modern, integrated experience than Outlook. While Outlook requires Teams for video and To-Do for tasks, Icebox has everything built in. Icebox is also faster, lighter, and has a free tier without needing Microsoft 365. It works with your existing Outlook/Microsoft account.
Icebox
- check_circle Modern interface
- check_circle Video calls built-in
- check_circle Task management built-in
- check_circle Lightweight & fast
- check_circle Free tier available
From $0/month
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Outlook
- cancel Legacy interface
- cancel Needs Microsoft Teams
- cancel Needs Microsoft To-Do
- cancel Resource-heavy
- cancel Needs Microsoft 365
Requires Microsoft 365
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly what you get with each platform
| Feature | Icebox | Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| AI Email Categorization | check_circle | check_circle |
| AI Smart Replies | check_circle | check_circle |
| AI Email Summarization | check_circle | check_circle |
| Advanced AI Spam Protection | check_circle | cancel |
| Video Calls Built-in | check_circle | cancel |
| Task Management Built-in | check_circle | cancel |
| Modern Interface | check_circle | cancel |
| Works with Outlook Account | check_circle | check_circle |
| Cross-Platform Desktop Apps | check_circle | check_circle |
| Lightweight & Fast | check_circle | cancel |
| Free Tier Available | check_circle | cancel |
| No Microsoft 365 Required | check_circle | cancel |
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