AutoPrintEmail vs Sperry Software Auto Print - Standalone App vs Outlook Add-In
Sperry Software's Outlook add-ins break with every Windows update. AutoPrintEmail is a standalone desktop app with native OAuth2 support. $99 lifetime vs confusing add-on pricing.
Sperry Software makes Outlook add-ins. Every Windows update, every Office patch, every "security improvement" from Microsoft - and your printing stops working. Sound familiar?
Standalone App
AutoPrintEmail runs independently. No Outlook dependency.
Native OAuth2
2026-compliant authentication. No deprecated protocols.
$99 Lifetime
Clear pricing. No confusing add-ons.
What Sperry Users Actually Deal With:
Outlook Disables Add-ins Automatically
Outlook "protects itself" by disabling add-ins that it thinks are causing problems. Your printing suddenly stops. You have to dig through settings to re-enable it. Rinse and repeat.
32-bit vs 64-bit Compatibility Hell
Installed the wrong version? Tab disappears. Sperry's own support page says: "mismatched bitness - that is, a 64-bit version was installed into a 32-bit version of Outlook." This shouldn't be your problem.
Windows Updates Break Everything
Sperry's own blog warns: Windows 10 security updates cause "the email goes into the Outbox, but then the mailbox becomes disconnected." Their solution? Upgrade to v8.0 - on an OS they don't officially support.
Outlook Must Be Open 24/7
Close Outlook? Printing stops. Computer sleeps? Printing stops. Add-in crashes? You guessed it. Your workflow depends on Outlook staying alive.
AutoPrintEmail: Independent Desktop App
No Outlook Required
AutoPrintEmail connects directly to your email via OAuth2. Outlook updates? Doesn't affect us. Office patches? We're independent. Your printing keeps working.
Native 2026 OAuth2 Support
Microsoft is deprecating older authentication methods. We're already compliant with modern OAuth2 standards. Future-proof authentication built in.
Just Works in the Background
Download. Install. Configure in 2 minutes. It runs silently in the background. No Outlook required. No add-in management. No compatibility headaches.
| Feature | AutoPrintEmail | Sperry Auto Print Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Lifetime) | $99 | $149.95 + $75/yr for updates after 2 years |
| Requires Outlook Open | Independent | Must be running |
| Affected by Windows Updates | Frequently breaks | |
| Native OAuth2 (2026 Compliant) | Uses Outlook's auth | |
| 32/64-bit Issues | N/A | Common problem |
| Auto-Disabled Risk Outlook disabling add-ins | Not an add-in | Happens frequently |
| Setup Time | 2 Minutes | 15-30 Minutes + troubleshooting |
| Works With | Gmail, Outlook, IMAP | Outlook Only |
Sperry Software Products
Multiple Products to Choose From:
- • Auto Print - $99.95 (basic)
- • Auto Print Pro - $149.95 (rules-based)
- • Print on Demand - $149.95 (different features)
- • Which one do you need?
Hidden Costs:
- • 2-year license (not lifetime)
- • Updates cost extra after 2 years
- • May need multiple add-ins
- • IT support when things break
Total: $149.95+ and ongoing headaches
AutoPrintEmail
One Product, One Price:
- • $99 Lifetime License
- • All features included
- • Free updates forever
- • No add-on confusion
What You Get:
- • Standalone desktop app
- • Gmail + Outlook + IMAP support
- • Native OAuth2 authentication
- • Set it and forget it
Total: $99. Forever.
I used Sperry's Auto Print for 3 years. Every major Windows update, something broke. I'd spend hours on their support forums, reinstalling, checking bitness, re-enabling disabled add-ins. AutoPrintEmail just runs. I haven't touched it since the day I set it up.
- Michael Torres, E-commerce Operations Manager
Windows/Office Updates
Microsoft pushes a security update. Your add-in stops working.
Troubleshooting
Check if add-in is disabled. Check bitness. Reinstall. Check registry. Contact support.
Wait for Vendor Update
Sperry releases a patch. Download. Reinstall. Hope it works.
Repeat
Next month, another update. Cycle continues.
AutoPrintEmail: Install once. It just works. No update anxiety.
You don't need another Outlook add-in that breaks.
You need a standalone app that just works.
AutoPrintEmail: $99 Lifetime (Recommended)
Standalone desktop app. Native OAuth2. 2-minute setup.
Also available: $9.99/mo subscription with 3-day trial. See all options →
Leave the add-in compatibility headaches behind.
What Our Users Say
Join thousands of satisfied customers
"Managing Sperry add-ins across 15 workstations was a nightmare. Every Windows update meant hours of troubleshooting. We switched to AutoPrintEmail - one installation, zero maintenance. Should have done it years ago."
Robert Chen
IT Manager
"Sperry's Auto Print kept getting disabled by Outlook. I'd find out days later that nothing was printing. AutoPrintEmail runs independently - I don't even think about it anymore."
Jennifer Walsh
Office Manager
"The 32-bit vs 64-bit thing with Sperry drove me crazy. Reinstalled it five times before I gave up and found AutoPrintEmail. No compatibility issues. It just works."
David Martinez
Small Business Owner
"I was paying for Sperry's updates every 2 years. AutoPrintEmail is $99 once, forever. And I don't need Outlook running all the time. Much simpler."
Sarah Thompson
E-commerce Seller
"Sperry worked fine until it didn't. Every Office 365 update was Russian roulette. AutoPrintEmail connects directly to email - no Outlook dependency, no surprises."
Mark Anderson
Print Shop Owner
"Our company mandated an Office 365 update that broke Sperry's add-in. Lost a day of printing. Switched to AutoPrintEmail that weekend. Never looked back."
Lisa Patel
Logistics Coordinator
Frequently Asked Questions
AutoPrintEmail is a standalone desktop application that connects directly to your email via OAuth2. It doesn't depend on Outlook being open or functioning correctly. Outlook add-ins like Sperry's can be automatically disabled by Outlook, break with Windows updates, or have compatibility issues with different Outlook versions.
Yes! AutoPrintEmail works with Outlook/Office 365 email accounts, Gmail, and any IMAP email provider. It connects directly to your email - you don't need the Outlook desktop application installed at all.
Sperry makes quality Outlook add-ins, but all Outlook add-ins share the same fundamental problem: they depend on Outlook. When Microsoft updates Outlook or Windows, add-ins can break. A standalone application like AutoPrintEmail avoids this entire category of problems.
AutoPrintEmail also supports filtering and rules for what to print. You can filter by sender, subject, attachment type, and more. The difference is we do it without depending on Outlook.
Yes. $99 once, use forever, free updates forever. Sperry's licenses include 2 years of updates, then you pay again. Our lifetime license means no recurring costs.
If you're happy with Sperry and haven't had issues with add-in compatibility, there's no urgent need to switch. But if you're tired of troubleshooting after Windows updates, reinstalling after Outlook upgrades, or dealing with add-in compatibility - AutoPrintEmail offers a more reliable, independent solution.
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