G2 Vendor Directory

ActiveCollab vs. Microsoft Outlook

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricActiveCollab

by Active Collab

Microsoft Outlook

by Microsoft

Overall rating4.24.5
Review count973,559
Ease of use9.09.1
Ease of setup8.89.2
Quality of support8.58.8
Meets requirements8.79.3
NPS40.86021569.50763
Small Business68.8%25.2%
Mid-Market26.0%36.5%
Enterprise5.2%38.2%
Total page views2913,586
Total LLM citations7439,330

ActiveCollab

ActiveCollab is the work management platform for agencies and service businesses — from the first task to the paid invoice, in one place. Plan projects in List, Kanban or Gantt view, track time on every task with a built-in stopwatch, manage workload and capacity, and turn tracked time into estimates, invoices and profitability reports. Budgets, expenses, billable rates and online payments (Stripe, PayPal) are built in — no bolt-ons.

Pros

  • Simple
  • Daily Use
  • Easy Management
  • Time Tracking
  • Ease of Use
  • Easy Setup

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook is a comprehensive email and calendar application designed to help users stay connected and organized across various devices. It integrates email, calendar, contacts, and tasks into a single platform, enabling efficient management of communications and schedules. With a Microsoft 365 subscription, users can share attachments directly from OneDrive, access contacts, and view LinkedIn profiles, enhancing productivity and collaboration.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Calendar Integration
  • Integrations
  • Scheduling
  • Features
  • Intuitive