Outlook Add in Development Company
Outlook Add-ins Development Expertise
At SCAND, we have been developing software for over two decades, creating solutions that range from minimalistic productivity tools to enterprise-grade integrations. Our expertise covers every stage of the development cycle, from initial idea and UI/UX design to deployment and long-term assistance.
Our Microsoft Outlook Plugin Development Means:
- Cross-platform compatibility: We make add-ins for Outlook desktop, web, and macOS.
- Legacy modernization: We move older VSTO add-ins to modern Office.js frameworks.
- Complex system integrations: We connect Outlook with CRMs, ERPs, and cloud services.
- Security-first development process: We adhere to data privacy regulations and standards.
- Performance optimization: We develop fast, lightweight add-ins with minimal resource usage.
Custom Outlook Add-in Development Services
Our team specializes in making purpose-built Outlook add-ins that integrate with your existing systems and match your distinct requirements. It can be everything from simple integrations to complex enterprise-grade solutions.
Custom Outlook Add-in Development
We create Outlook add-ins from the ground up based on your specific conditions. This includes deep-dive requirements study, user interface design adapted for Outlook’s environment, development of core and extra features, testing, and deployment to your organization.
Add-in Modernization
If you have an older VSTO-based add-in, we can migrate it to the modern Office.js framework for better performance and compatibility with Outlook desktop, web, and macOS. Along the way, we can refresh the design, improve stability, and make sure everything works with the latest Office 365 updates.
Integration with Third-Party Services
We connect Outlook to CRMs (Salesforce, HubSpot), ERPs, project management tools, cloud storage (OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox), and collaboration platforms (Microsoft Teams, Slack) so you can access and update data without leaving your inbox.
Add-in Automation Tools
For those tired of redundant work, we develop automation solutions to carry out frequent tasks, such as categorizing and archiving emails, syncing contacts and calendars, generating templated responses, scheduling meetings, and extracting data from messages to external systems.
Cross-Platform Support
If you seek solutions that work equally well regardless of the platform, we can create add-ins that work seamlessly on Outlook desktop (Windows), Outlook on the web, and Outlook for macOS, creating a consistent experience and full feature parity on all devices.
Maintenance and Support
After deployment, we provide regular system checks, bug repairs, and performance tuning to keep your add-in working as demanded, even as Microsoft releases new Outlook versions or changes its APIs.
Types of Microsoft Outlook Add-ins We Develop
We provide custom software for a wide range of needs, from simple tools that save minutes every day to complex enterprise-grade solutions that connect Outlook with your existing systems:
CRM Integration Add-ins
We can create add-ins that pull customer details from different CRMs, such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Dynamics 365, directly into Outlook. This lets your team view client history, track running deals, automatically log emails, and update CRM records without switching applications.
Email Tracking and Analytics Tools
Also, we build add-ins (if needed with the help of AI) that can track when emails are opened, links are clicked, or attachments are downloaded. These tools can send live notifications to your team, display detailed engagement statistics, and integrate with sales dashboards to help refine outreach strategies.
Task and Calendar Management Extensions
Our add-ins can let users create, edit, and assign tasks or calendar events right from their inbox. They can be integrated with Microsoft To Do, Planner, Jira, or Trello to coordinate calendars, send automatic reminders, and help manage priorities without leaving Outlook.
Secure File Sharing and Encryption Add-ins
We develop solutions that allow sending sensitive files directly from Outlook with end-to-end encryption, password protection, and access control. These add-ins can integrate with secure storage solutions, generate time-limited download links, and follow sector-specific compliance guidelines.
Collaboration Tools
We can integrate Outlook with Microsoft Teams, Slack, Trello, or other platforms so you can instantly share messages, tasks, and attachments from your inbox. For example, users can forward an email into a project board, create a chat thread from a message, or post meeting details to a shared workspace in one click.
Custom Workflow Automation Add-ins
We design automation tools that take on repetitive processes, such as categorizing emails, creating follow-up reminders, extracting data from messages to populate databases, or routing requests to the right department. These add-ins can also work with APIs to trigger actions in other software systems.
Benefits of Custom Outlook Add-ins for Your Business
A well-designed Outlook add-in can save hours of manual work every week and create faster task completion in your organization.
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Fewer Hours Spent on Daily Workflows
By automating repetitive tasks, such as sorting emails, sending template replies, or scheduling follow-ups, you free up your staff’s time to focus on more important work and reduce stress caused by monotonous, time-intensive activities.
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Minimization of Data Entry Errors
Automatically syncing data between Outlook and your CRM, ERP, or other systems means fewer manual mistakes. This, in turn, maintains precise customer and project records, helps you avoid costly errors, and guarantees everyone has the right data when they need it.
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Better Sales and Customer Engagement
With email tracking and live notifications, your sales team knows exactly when customers open messages or click links. Such visibility lets you follow up at the right moment, increase your chances of closing deals, and strengthen partnerships.
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Same Great Experience on All Devices
Your custom add-in will work on Outlook for Windows, macOS, and the web, so every user gets the same features and interface. As a result, training will become way easier, frustration goes down, and adoption happens faster across your whole team.
Technologies We Use
When developing software, we use trusted and modern tools to make Outlook add-ins that work exactly as demanded and do what you need them to.
Languages & Frameworks:
- C#
- .NET
- VSTO
- WPF
- JavaScript
- Office.js
- React
- Angular
Integrations:
- Azure
- REST APIs
- Microsoft Graph
Platforms:
- Outlook for Windows (desktop)
- Outlook on the web
- Office 365
- Outlook for macOS
Industry Focus
We build custom add-ins that are not just generic tools, but personalized software made to suit the exact flow of your business tasks, compliance standards, and specific industry process difficulties.
For finance and banking, we create add-ins that automate client communication, generate and send financial reports directly from Outlook, integrate with accounting software like QuickBooks or Xero, and support multi-step approval processes for transactions.
In healthcare, we make HIPAA-compliant add-ins that let medical staff safely share patient records, schedule telehealth appointments, process lab results, and integrate Outlook with EHR systems, such as Epic or Cerner. Our automations also help track follow-ups and patient reminders without risking compliance breaches.
For legal service providers, we develop add-ins that help manage case-related emails, link correspondence to specific matters, schedule court dates, and share documents with clients. With integration to document management systems, every attachment is automatically filed in the correct case folder.
For sellers, we develop add-ins that pull order details from the CRM into Outlook, automate customer support replies, send shipping updates from emails, and sync communications with Shopify or Magento platforms. We can also embed generative AI/LLM to make personalized offers based on client purchase history.
Real estate agents can benefit from add-ins that can track property inquiries, sync email leads to CRM systems, schedule property viewings, and send automated follow-ups. Additionally, we can set up seamless integration with MLS databases so agents can send updated listings directly from their inbox.
For manufacturers, we offer add-ins that coordinate supplier communications, provide automated order confirmations, track shipment statuses, and link Outlook with ERP systems, such as SAP or Oracle NetSuite. Besides, we can build in alerts and reminders to help teams prevent production delays.
In tech, we build add-ins for bug tracking directly from email, integrating with project management tools like Jira or Azure DevOps, automating deployment notifications, and centralizing client feedback. Also, we provide the ability to initiate code review requests and task assignments directly from Outlook.
Outlook4Gmail – Our Outlook Add-in Product
One of our flagship products, Outlook4Gmail, is a multi-featured Outlook add-in made to coordinate Outlook and Google services. With it, you can automatically sync Outlook and Gmail accounts' contacts, calendars, and tasks, so you don't need to import or export them manually.
Outlook4Gmail is ideal for professionals and businesses that rely on both Microsoft and Google ecosystems. It guarantees that your schedules, contact lists, and to-do items stay the same across platforms, reducing errors and saving valuable time.
Major features include:
- Two-way synchronization of contacts, calendars, and tasks
- Multi-account support for syncing data in several Outlook and Gmail profiles
- Custom sync settings to control what and how often data is updated
- Invisible background operation without interrupting your work
Latest reviews from our clients
Sr. Account Director Mid-Market
Coupa Deutschland GmbH
It was a great experience working with Scand on e-Procurement projects during my time at OpusCapita. The team was professional and competent. Keep up the great work!
Managing Director
prodexa GmbH
The Scand team has been an incredibly reliable and skilled development partner for jCatalog for many years, consistently delivering high-quality services with a proactive approach.
Chief Technology Officer
Wiztech Group
Great work on our products — web applications in the gaming domain. The Scand software developers worked highly professionally and made valuable contributions to the successful implementation of every project they were involved in.
Sales & Marketing Manager, Smartstaff AS
Throughout our long-standing collaboration, the team has consistently delivered high-quality service. Over time, we’ve developed a strong and genuinely friendly working relationship, which has positively influenced the outcomes of our joint efforts.
Product Manager
jCatalog Software AG (or OpusCapita GmbH)
Over the years of working together, the Scand team has always been a reliable pillar of support for me. Along the way, we’ve built not only a strong professional relationship but also meaningful personal connections. It has truly been a pleasure collaborating with you.
Hire Outlook Add-in Developers
If you’re looking to extend Outlook’s functionality or integrate it into your business systems, our experienced Outlook add-in developers are ready to help. We’ll work closely with you to design, build, and bring a solution that adheres to your wants.
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