We are happy to tell you that the easy to deploy M-Files for Outlook Lite, which does not require separate add-in user licenses is now available.
M-Files for Outlook Lite is a limited functionality version of the M-Files for Outlook Pro. M-Files for Outlook Lite is included in all the M-Files subscriptions. Both of the add-ins (Pro and Lite) use the same installation package. Without the M-Files for Outlook Pro user licenses, the add-in will function as M-Files for Outlook Lite. To upgrade to M-Files for Outlook Pro, you just need to purchase user licenses for it.
Capabilities
Easy to deploy:
- If you are using M-Files June ’25 update or later and authenticate to M-Files using Login Service or M-Files credentials, you only need to deploy the add-in from the Microsoft admin center, no configurations needed at M-Files side.
- If you are using an older M-Files version and/or need to authenticate to M-Files with other authentication systems, please check the needed steps from the configuration guide, which has an own chapter for M-Files for Outlook Lite.
Comparison to the M-Files for Outlook Pro:
- M-Files for Outlook Lite and Pro are the same add-in, so Lite has all the basic functionalities and look & feel than M-Files for Outlook Pro.
- Functions that are limited in M-Files for Outlook Lite
- No automatic folder saving
- No automatic conversation saving
- No automation to configure authentication settings
- “Saved to M-Files” category is visible only to the person who saved the email
Why are we releasing?
M-Files Outlook Standard is included in all the M-Files subscriptions, but it only supports Classic Outlook. Many customers are moving to the new Outlook for Windows, but are not willing to pay extra for the automation capabilities in the M-Files for Outlook Pro. For these customers, we are introducing the M-Files for Outlook Lite, with all the quick, manual saving functionalities, without extra cost.
When will this be released?
M-Files for Outlook Lite will be included in the M-Files for Outlook Pro/Lite release on Jun 30th 2025.
How can M-Files customers get this release?
You can find the needed instructions and installation package from the M-Files Catalog.
