Broad exports and a one-time purchase versus global search, attachment preview, and a recurring plan.
Last updated: September 6, 2026
PST Archive is the better value for most current Mac users. It offers free unrestricted archive browsing, MBOX and CSV in addition to EML and PDF, machine-readable export reports, and a proposed $19.99 one-time Pro purchase. Enolsoft PST Viewer is the better specialist viewer when you need global search across folders or multiple PST files and direct attachment preview. It supports older Macs, but its current full-access price is $5.99 per month or $19.99 per year.
| Category | PST Archive | Enolsoft PST Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Full Price | Proposed $19.99 one-timeNo subscription | $5.99/month or $19.99/year |
| Free Viewing | Browse the archive without export limits | First 10 items in each directory |
| Free Export | First 10 ordinary items per type across the PST | Up to 10 items |
| Search | Current folder by title, sender, or recipient | Global content search across folders and multiple PST files |
| Mail Export | EML, MBOX, CSV, PDF | EML and PDF |
| Other Item Export | VCF, ICS, TXT, RTF, JSON where applicable | VCF and ICS; direct Contacts and Calendar export |
| Attachments | Preserved in supported output or saved separately; no viewer opening | Preview and extraction inside the viewer workflow |
| Reporting | Readable report, manifest, and issue log | Not described as a machine-readable report set |
| Original PST | Opened read-only | Advertised as a viewer without changing PST content |
| Outlook Required | No | No |
| macOS | 15.3 or later | 10.14 or later |
PST Archive is designed for users who want to inspect an Outlook archive and create practical, auditable output. Its Archive mode handles mixed mailbox data, while focused EML, MBOX, CSV, and PDF modes cover migration, analysis, and readable records.
Enolsoft is the stronger pure viewer. It searches across folders and multiple PST files, previews attachments, prints items, and can export compatible data to EML, VCF, ICS, and PDF. The tradeoff is a smaller free viewer allowance and recurring payment for unrestricted use.
| Usage Period | PST Archive Pro | Enolsoft Annual Plan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | $19.99 one-time | $19.99 | Same initial cost |
| 2 years | $19.99 total | $39.98 total | Enolsoft costs $19.99 more |
| 3 years | $19.99 total | $59.97 total | Enolsoft costs $39.98 more |
These figures use the US prices published or proposed on September 6, 2026 and exclude taxes. Apple controls storefront availability and localized prices.
PST Archive Pro has a proposed one-time US price of $19.99. Enolsoft currently lists $5.99 per month or $19.99 per year for upgraded features.
PST Archive allows browsing beyond its export sample. Enolsoft's current App Store description limits free viewing to the first 10 items in each directory.
Enolsoft wins search because it advertises global content search across folders and multiple PST files. PST Archive searches the current folder by title, sender, or recipient.
PST Archive documents EML, MBOX, CSV, PDF, VCF, ICS, TXT, RTF, and JSON output. Enolsoft's current listing documents EML, VCF, ICS, and PDF.
No. Both advertise direct PST access on Mac without Microsoft Outlook.
Enolsoft supports macOS 10.14 or later. PST Archive requires macOS 15.3 or later.
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