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Entourage and Outlook Exchange Comparison Chart

Main Program Features Entourage 2008 (Mac) Outlook 2007 on Exch. 2007 (Win) Comments
Real-time Free/Busy Y Y Outlook users can view real-time availability and schedule meetings with Exchange.
Server/Client versions must match? N N  
Ability to completely restore accounts if deleted or corrupted N Y  
Sync with PocketPC Y Y  
Sync with iPhone Y Y Tethered sync only
Local Sync with Palm Y Y Exchange can do a realtime wireless sync with newer versions of the Palm email client.
Web Client Y Y Outlook Web Access (OWA) is a full email and calendaring client with server-side contacts, email, and calendar items.
Automatic Client Setup N Y Exchange finds server info automatically.
Propose New Time Option N Y Allows suggestion of new time without separate meeting proposal
Email Integration Y Y  
Group Views N Y Exchange uses AD distribution groups.
Delegated Admin of Security Groups Y Y Exchange uses OU structure and security for management of groups.
Email Proxy Access Y Y  
Portable Address Book for Email Client Y Y Changes made via the different clients sync up seamlessly in Exchange.
Event Creation Y Y Events include activities, banners (i.e. vacation, birthdays, etc.) and to-do items for yourself.
Recurring Banners Y Y In Exchange “all day events” can be set to show as free or busy time.
Multi-Platform Support Y Y  
Outlook Connectivity Y Y Exchange Calendar offers native integration with Outlook.
Wireless Calendar and Email Connectivity Y Y

Exchange uses the ActiveSync protocol that enables mobile, "over-the-air" access to your email messages, calendar, and contact data. ActiveSync is available on both Windows Mobile-based devices and Exchange ActiveSync-enabled devices offered through Microsoft partners.

 

 

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