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Microsoft Outlook vs BusyCal: catalog facts
Microsoft Outlook	BusyCal
Freemium Free app and account available; Microsoft 365 plans add paid features and Office apps.	Paid Costs $49.99 USD after a free 14-day trial, and is also included in Setapp.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web	macOS, iOS
Email, calendar and contacts for multiple accounts in one app Available on desktop, mobile and web	Works with iCloud, Google, Exchange and CalDAV Highly customizable views including a Year Planner
Closed source and tied to Microsoft services Some features, including Copilot, require a paid plan	Apple platforms only Paid after the trial
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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