| MAPI Protocol | IMAP Protocol | |
| Full Form |
Messaging Application Programming Interface |
Internet Message Access Protocol |
| Type | Full groupware protocol | Mail Protocol |
| Definition | Based on a technology from Microsoft which uses RPC-based communication to interact with a MAPI-based mail server like Exchange. | The emails that are received are kept by the Internet server. It can work on even a slow connection like a modem. |
| Functionality | Full (functionality of all services that Exchange has to offer using Outlook) | Limited |
| Connecting to Exchange Mailboxes |
Direct live connection to the Mail Server Shared Inbox, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes and Free/Busy information for scheduling Public Folders Out Of Office Assistant Server Side Rules and Alerts Access to Outlook Web Access via any Web Browser Optional Server Side SPAM Management |
Direct Live Connection to the Mail Server |
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