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Google Calendar vs Outlook Calendar

Google Calendar takes the higher SoftwareScore, 78 to 73. That's a real but not decisive edge. Both are scored on the same public formula. See how.

Reviewed by Rick Castro, Founder & lead analyst · Last updated July 2026
Google Calendar
Free · paid via Workspace · ★4.8 (4.2k)
ValueEaseSmartIntegr.BookingPlatformOwnership
78
SoftwareScore
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Outlook Calendar
Free · M365 from $9.99/mo
ValueEaseSmartIntegr.BookingPlatformOwnership
73
SoftwareScore
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Google Calendar vs Outlook Calendar: our take

Google Calendar takes the higher SoftwareScore, 78 to 73. That's a real but not decisive edge.

Google Calendar pulls ahead on Value and Ease (Value 10 vs 8), which makes it the stronger pick for budget-conscious buyers.

Outlook Calendar pulls ahead on Smart and Booking (Smart 5 vs 4), which makes it the stronger pick for undefined.

The clearest divide is Value (Google Calendar 10, Outlook Calendar 8). If that axis is central to how you work, let it settle the choice.

On price they're close: Google Calendar is Free · paid via Workspace and Outlook Calendar is Free · M365 from $9.99/mo, so cost is unlikely to decide it.

Axis by axis

Value (price vs capability) 10 8
Ease of use 9 7
Smart scheduling 4 5
Integrations 10 9
Team & booking 7 8
Cross-platform 9 9
Data ownership / export 5 5
Axis (◆ = data ownership, our under-served focus) Google Outloo
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