Question :
What difference between MAPI and EAS?
Applicable to :
- Exabytes Business Email (BizMail)
Answer :
MAPI and EAS are both protocols used for email, but MAPI is primarily for desktop clients like Windows Outlook to access full Exchange functionality, while EAS is optimized for mobile devices and syncs email, contacts, and calendars. MAPI provides a rich, native experience with features like folder sharing and group scheduling, whereas EAS focuses on efficient syncing for mobile devices with direct push technology.
An additional note from us, if you have an Outlook under MacOS, then you need to purchase MAPI license. You also able to connect Outlook Desktop/Laptop (using Activesync) by using EAS license.