Outlook.com is a free web-based email service (which used to be Hotmail).
Outlook on the Web App (aka OWA) is a web-based mail client (interface) included with Microsoft Exchange Server, Outlook.com, and Microsoft 365 for Business/Enterprise/Education and Exchange Online subscribers.
Is it better to use Outlook online or on a desktop computer?
Tasks, views, and automation are the three main differences between desktop Outlook and Outlook Online. Windows desktop Outlook is far superior in all three of these areas.
What are the drawbacks to using Microsoft Outlook?
Too Much Functionality – Some users believe that Microsoft Outlook is overly functional, making it difficult to use the simpler and arguably more important functions such as email and schedule.
Why do businesses prefer Outlook over Gmail?
Outlook allows you to configure your mailbox to meet your specific needs. To better organize your emails, you can create and apply rules to each one. Gmail only allows you to organize your emails in a few ways, making it difficult to find older emails.
Is it necessary for me to have both Outlook and Gmail?
Overall, both Outlook and Gmail are excellent tools, so choosing between them is largely a matter of personal preference. Both are free to use for personal purposes. Both provide all of the essential email features, including useful features like snooze. Furthermore, both provide identical storage (15 GB).
