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HEY vs Microsoft 365

HEY
7.0/ 10
Higher score
Microsoft 365
7.4/ 10
Across 4 measured dimensions: HEY wins 0, Microsoft 365 wins 2 (2 tie / n/a)
[01]

Side by side.

8 dimensions
MetricHEYMicrosoft 365
Score
Winner: right
7.07.4
Δ 90 days
— flat— flat
Parent & badge
37signals
Microsoft Corp.
Founded
20202011
Best for
folks who want email their wayCorporate folks needing rock-solid email
Price per mo
Winner: right
$8.25/ mo$6.00/ mo
Renewal multiplier
Tagline
Opinionated workflow, $99/yr, no IMAPOutlook + Exchange + Office, billed by the seat forever
[02]

What works, what doesn't.

Per provider
HEY4 pros · 4 cons
+ Pros
  • Screener blocks unwanted email
  • Innovative Imbox workflow
  • Backed by 37signals
  • Flat $99/year, simple pricing
– Cons
  • No IMAP for your own client
  • Annual billing only
  • Custom domain costs extra
  • Migrating out is tough
Microsoft 3654 pros · 4 cons
+ Pros
  • Exchange features still unmatched
  • Desktop Office with Standard plan
  • Strong compliance features
  • Solid IT support community
– Cons
  • Admin center is a maze
  • Constant pricing/SKU changes
  • Prices hiked in 2024
  • New Outlook broke workflows
Make the call

Pick one and go.

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