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Pimkin vs Outlook
The new Outlook covers mail, calendar, contacts and tasks on the web and desktop, and it is at its best when your organization runs on Microsoft 365.
Pimkin and Outlook side by side
Each product as generally available in 2026. The notes below the table add what a check mark can't.
| Capability | Pimkin | Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| Mail, calendar, contacts and tasks in one app | ||
| Works with any provider: Gmail, Microsoft 365, iCloud, Fastmail, Zoho Mail and other standard accounts | Microsoft-first | |
| Web app | ||
| Desktop apps for Mac, Windows and Linux | Mac and Windows | |
| Free to use | Freemium |
It is designed around Microsoft accounts first. Pimkin handles Gmail, Microsoft 365, iCloud, Fastmail, Zoho Mail and other standard accounts the same way, and runs on Linux as well as Mac and Windows.
Where Pimkin differs
- Every provider handled the same way
- A desktop app for Linux, not only Mac and Windows
- Mail, calendar, contacts and tasks together across every account you connect
Questions about Outlook
Is Pimkin a good Outlook alternative?
Yes, if you want an app that treats every provider the same. Pimkin handles Gmail, Microsoft 365, iCloud, Fastmail, Zoho Mail and other standard accounts alike, puts mail, calendar, contacts and tasks together, and runs on Linux as well as Mac and Windows.
Can Pimkin connect to Microsoft 365?
Yes. Pimkin supports Microsoft 365 for mail, calendar, contacts, and tasks, right alongside your other accounts.
Does Pimkin run on Linux?
Yes. Pimkin has desktop apps for Mac, Windows and Linux, plus an iPhone app, an Android app in testing, and a web app.
Does Pimkin move my mail somewhere else?
No. Pimkin connects to your existing accounts and keeps changes in step with them. There is no mailbox migration and no new address.