Gmail vs Outlook
Gmail vs Outlook, compared side by side on 11 data points: what each one does, how big it is, what it has raised, the tech running each site, and what users report. We score both out of 100 on traction, team and visibility: Gmail is on 11/100 and Outlook on 8/100.
Where each one leads
Gmail
- our overall score: 11/100 against 8/100
- agent readiness: 34/100 against 29/100
Outlook
Leads on none of the measures we hold for both companies.
At a glance
| Measure | Gmail | Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Email service provider. | Microsoft's integrated suite for email, calendar, contacts, and task management. |
| Category | Email Service Provider, Webmail, Consumer App, Productivity Tools | Email, Productivity Software, Personal Information Manager, Collaboration Tools |
| Sells toBusiness model | B2C | B2B |
| Offering | Software | Software |
| Founded | 2004 | Not published |
| Headquarters | Mountain View, United States | Redmond, United States |
| Status | Active | Active |
StartupHub scores
Our own 0-100 ratings. They measure company strength and site quality, not which product suits you.
| Measure | Gmail | Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| StartupHub scoreOur 0-100 rating | 11/100 | 8/100 |
| Team | 30/100 | Not published |
| Search visibility | 20/100 | 8/100 |
| Agent readinessHow well an AI agent can read and act on the site | F (34/100) | F (29/100) |
| Domain ratingLink authority, 0-100 | 99/100 | 93/100 |
Technology
Detected on each public site, so it reflects the marketing stack as well as the product.
| Measure | Gmail | Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Google Cloud | Azure |
Gmail vs Outlook: common questions
Which is better, Gmail or Outlook?
On our 0-100 score Gmail rates higher (11/100 against 8/100). The score weights traction, team, visibility and profile completeness, so it reflects company strength rather than which product suits you. We compare the two on 11 data points above: read the rows that match what you are buying for.
How do Gmail and Outlook compare on the numbers?
Gmail leads on our overall score (11/100 against 8/100), agent readiness (34/100 against 29/100).
Read the full Gmail review and pricing or the Outlook review and pricing. You can also browse other Gmail alternatives we track.