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Compare Boomerang for Gmail and Microsoft 365 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (35.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
$6.00 1 User Per Month
Boomerang for Gmail
Star Rating
(419)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
Browse all 5 pricing plansMicrosoft 365
Star Rating
(5,671)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft 365 excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Boomerang for Gmail. Users appreciate the comprehensive suite of applications, highlighting features like seamless email access and the convenience of Microsoft Copilot, which enhances productivity.
- Users say that Boomerang for Gmail shines in its unique email management features, particularly the ability to return emails to the inbox if recipients don’t reply. This functionality is especially valued by account managers who need to ensure their messages are seen, showcasing Boomerang's focus on enhancing communication effectiveness.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft 365 offers a more robust implementation experience, with many users praising its intuitive navigation and ease of use across various applications. This is contrasted by Boomerang's more niche focus, which may not cater to broader organizational needs as effectively.
- According to verified reviews, Boomerang for Gmail is favored by small businesses for its free entry-level pricing and straightforward features. Users appreciate the app's calendar syncing capabilities, which help in displaying available time slots, making scheduling easier for smaller teams.
- Users highlight that while both products have similar star ratings, Microsoft 365 benefits from a much larger volume of reviews, indicating a more reliable consensus on its performance. This extensive feedback reflects a well-rounded user experience that many find beneficial for daily operations.
- Reviewers note that Microsoft 365's quality of support, while slightly lower than Boomerang's, still provides a solid foundation for users needing assistance. The overall support experience is enhanced by the extensive resources available for Microsoft 365, which users find helpful in navigating any challenges they encounter.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Boomerang for Gmail
Basic (our free plan)
Free
Per Month
Free Trial
- Message Credits - 10 per month
- Supported Accounts - Gmail/G Suite (Google Apps)
- Send Later
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
$6.00
1 User Per Month
Business Basic combines web and mobile versions of the Office apps, business email with Exchange, user management, 1 TB of OneDrive storage, and Teams for up to 300 users.
- Identity, access, and user management for up to 300 employees
- Custom business email (you@yourbusiness.com
- Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Free Trial
Boomerang for Gmail
Free Trial is available
Microsoft 365
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
340
9.3
4,694
Ease of Use
9.1
344
9.0
4,746
Ease of Setup
9.1
59
8.9
1,305
Ease of Admin
9.1
54
8.7
968
Quality of Support
8.8
171
8.5
3,963
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
48
8.8
941
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
336
8.8
4,631
Features by Category
File Management
Not enough data
9.3
182
Not enough data
9.3
180
Not enough data
9.4
179
Not enough data
9.0
173
Not enough data
8.9
174
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
8.8
78
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.2
178
Not enough data
9.5
178
Not enough data
9.1
178
Not enough data
8.8
174
Administration
Not enough data
9.2
173
Not enough data
9.2
172
Not enough data
9.1
169
Not enough data
8.9
170
Not enough data
8.8
165
Not enough data
9.4
175
Platform
Not enough data
9.3
186
Not enough data
8.9
180
Not enough data
9.0
181
Not enough data
8.8
182
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.4
180
Not enough data
9.3
182
Not enough data
8.8
178
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.1
180
Not enough data
9.2
179
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.1
179
Not enough data
9.2
182
Not enough data
9.0
176
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.7
132
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.6
131
Not enough data
8.6
133
Not enough data
8.5
133
Not enough data
8.7
136
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.6
86
Not enough data
8.5
86
Presenter Tools
Not enough data
8.9
126
Not enough data
8.5
127
Not enough data
8.2
124
Not enough data
8.6
124
Conferencing Options
Not enough data
8.9
130
Not enough data
9.0
128
Not enough data
9.0
132
Application Tools
Not enough data
8.9
122
Not enough data
8.6
124
Not enough data
8.9
124
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
Not enough data
8.1
39
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.7
163
Not enough data
8.8
163
Not enough data
9.1
163
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.8
164
Not enough data
8.3
163
Not enough data
8.6
156
Not enough data
9.1
160
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
157
Not enough data
8.9
157
Not enough data
9.1
164
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
110
Not enough data
7.9
107
Not enough data
7.4
106
Not enough data
8.0
108
Not enough data
7.2
105
Not enough data
7.9
106
Not enough data
7.6
104
Inbox Tools
Not enough data
8.9
210
Not enough data
9.0
209
Not enough data
9.0
208
Not enough data
9.1
208
Coordination Tools
Not enough data
9.2
212
Not enough data
9.0
208
Not enough data
8.7
207
Software Options
Not enough data
9.3
212
Not enough data
8.8
212
Email Client - Agentic AI
Not enough data
8.3
79
Not enough data
8.2
79
Calculating
Not enough data
9.2
183
Not enough data
9.1
182
Insights
Not enough data
8.7
181
Not enough data
9.1
179
Editing
Not enough data
8.8
180
Not enough data
8.8
178
Not enough data
8.9
176
Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
177
Not enough data
8.9
180
Not enough data
9.0
175
Not enough data
9.1
178
Applications
Not enough data
9.3
1297
Not enough data
9.1
1220
Not enough data
8.8
1200
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.0
1196
Not enough data
8.8
1096
Not enough data
8.7
1159
Management
Not enough data
8.8
1181
Not enough data
9.1
1231
Not enough data
9.2
1263
Agentic AI - Office Suites
Not enough data
8.1
128
Not enough data
8.2
129
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
9.1
194
Not enough data
9.1
192
Not enough data
8.6
188
Not enough data
9.2
190
Not enough data
9.2
190
Meeting Coordination
Not enough data
9.2
196
Not enough data
9.0
191
Not enough data
9.1
191
Not enough data
9.1
186
Software Type
Not enough data
9.0
194
Not enough data
9.1
191
Not enough data
9.2
192
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
Not enough data
8.5
78
Not enough data
8.4
77
Not enough data
8.3
77
Survey Management
Not enough data
8.8
46
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.9
46
Survey Customization
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.7
44
Not enough data
8.8
45
Survey Insights
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
8.9
45
Agentic AI - Survey
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Calendar View
Not enough data
9.0
203
Not enough data
8.9
206
Shared Calendar
Not enough data
9.0
204
Not enough data
8.9
204
Accessibility
Not enough data
8.8
196
Not enough data
8.7
197
Integration
Not enough data
8.9
198
Not enough data
8.8
201
Not enough data
8.9
199
Notifications
Not enough data
9.0
201
Not enough data
8.6
198
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
140
Not enough data
8.0
136
Not enough data
7.9
135
Agentic AI - Calendar
Not enough data
7.8
74
Notifications
8.9
92
9.0
111
Feature Not Available
8.7
109
9.0
90
8.9
108
Settings
Feature Not Available
9.1
113
8.9
93
9.1
110
8.9
90
9.0
110
Personalization
Feature Not Available
8.7
108
8.5
73
8.9
108
Integrations
8.7
76
8.9
110
7.5
52
8.9
105
Feature Not Available
8.3
105
7.2
52
9.0
108
Feature Not Available
8.8
105
Generative AI
6.3
44
8.5
81
6.5
43
8.5
79
6.2
43
8.2
80
6.1
43
8.4
81
6.0
43
8.3
81
Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling
Not enough data
8.8
45
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
8.9
45
Design
Not enough data
8.8
233
Not enough data
8.9
235
Not enough data
8.7
232
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.2
235
Not enough data
9.2
235
File Types
Not enough data
9.4
240
Not enough data
9.1
238
Not enough data
8.6
230
Edit & Revise
Not enough data
8.9
239
Not enough data
8.8
234
Not enough data
9.2
238
Integrate & Embed
Not enough data
8.8
232
Not enough data
8.6
231
Not enough data
8.9
234
Operating System
Not enough data
9.4
236
Not enough data
8.5
229
Not enough data
8.0
221
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.1
177
Not enough data
8.2
176
Not enough data
7.8
172
Not enough data
8.0
175
Not enough data
7.9
170
Agentic AI - Document Creation
Not enough data
8.4
93
Sorting & Filtering
Feature Not Available
8.9
219
Feature Not Available
9.1
216
Feature Not Available
8.6
211
Feature Not Available
8.9
215
Integrations
Feature Not Available
9.3
217
9.6
64
8.5
208
Feature Not Available
8.2
203
Time Management
Feature Not Available
8.9
209
8.8
52
9.1
215
8.5
54
8.8
211
Generative AI
6.1
28
8.4
160
5.7
28
8.3
159
6.4
28
8.5
160
Agentic AI - Email Management
Not enough data
8.6
90
Not enough data
8.6
90
Agentic AI - Google Workspace Office Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
110
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Customizations
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
192
Not enough data
8.7
167
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
4.6
20
Not enough data
Features
9.1
53
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
49
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
47
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Boomerang for Gmail and Microsoft 365 are categorized as Online Appointment Scheduling and Email Management
Unique Categories
Boomerang for Gmail is categorized as Appointment Reminder, Google Workspace Office Tools, and Email Tracking
Microsoft 365 is categorized as Business Instant Messaging, Email Client, Screen Sharing, Spreadsheets, Presentation, Document Creation, Cloud Content Collaboration, Office Suites, Calendar, Survey, and Video Conferencing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Boomerang for Gmail
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft 365
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
11.7%
Computer Software
7.8%
Education Management
6.3%
Information Technology and Services
5.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.9%
Other
64.1%
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Education Management
5.8%
Computer Software
5.2%
Higher Education
4.9%
Hospital & Health Care
4.1%
Other
69.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
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GI
1. Open an existing thread. Or write and send a new email to someone, then open that new message in your Sent Mail folder.
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AM
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EJ
To complete this tasks, you have to have a product key and use that key to set up Microsoft on the second computer.Read more
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3 Comments
CS
Open any program in the office suite, click on file menu and then click on options, then click on the save tab and configure the autosave every minute.Read more
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