1. Microsoft 365
Microsoft · Redmond · Office suites & productivity · 4.5/5
Office apps, Teams and OneDrive.
₹145/mo
Free trial
Compared with Fastmail
- Starts ₹155/mo cheaper (₹145/mo vs ₹300/mo)
Office suites & productivity · Alternatives
Best Fastmail alternatives in India (2026)
Fastmail is an office suites & productivity product from Fastmail, Melbourne, priced at ₹300/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 3 are built in India, and 8 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Fastmail are Microsoft 365 (₹145/mo), Microsoft Excel (₹500/mo), Google Workspace (₹137/mo), Mailbox.org (₹300/mo) and Rackspace Email (₹250/mo). Zoho Mail is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a Fastmail alternative
There is no free plan
Fastmail has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Fastmail starts at ₹300/mo. 8 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Fastmail is built in Australia. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Fastmail alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Fastmail's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Fastmail (current) | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Microsoft 365 | ₹145/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Microsoft Excel | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Google Workspace | ₹137/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Mailbox.org | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Rackspace Email | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Microsoft PowerPoint | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  TextExpander | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  GoDaddy Microsoft 365 | ₹150/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Fantastical | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Titan Email | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Hey | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Hostinger Email | ₹79/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Rediffmail Pro | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  SoftMaker Office | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Vimcal | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  Grammarly for Business | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 17 |  Akiflow | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  Sunsama | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Zoho Mail | ₹58/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 20 |  Smartsheet Sheets | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Fastmail alternatives in detail
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Fastmail
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹500/mo vs ₹300/mo)
3. Google Workspace
Google · Mountain View · Office suites & productivity · 4.5/5
Gmail, Docs, Drive, Meet and more for business.
₹137/mo
Free trial
Compared with Fastmail
- Starts ₹163/mo cheaper (₹137/mo vs ₹300/mo)
₹300/mo
Free trial
5. Rackspace Email
Rackspace · San Antonio · Office suites & productivity · 4.3/5
Hosted business email.
₹250/mo
Free trial
Compared with Fastmail
- Starts ₹50/mo cheaper (₹250/mo vs ₹300/mo)
6. Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft · Redmond · Office suites & productivity · 4.4/5
Presentation software.
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Fastmail
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹500/mo vs ₹300/mo)
7. TextExpander
TextExpander · San Francisco · Office suites & productivity · 4.2/5
Snippet expansion.
₹300/mo
Free trial
8. GoDaddy Microsoft 365
GoDaddy · Tempe · Office suites & productivity · 4.3/5
Email plans resold by GoDaddy.
₹150/mo
Free trial
Compared with Fastmail
- Starts ₹150/mo cheaper (₹150/mo vs ₹300/mo)
9. Fantastical
Flexibits · Sunnyvale · Office suites & productivity · 4.3/5
Calendar for Apple devices.
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Fastmail
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹500/mo vs ₹300/mo)
10. Titan Email
Titan (Neo) · Mumbai · Office suites & productivity · 4.4/5
Business email built in Mumbai, bundled by hosts.
₹100/mo
Free trial
Compared with Fastmail
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹100/mo vs ₹300/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Key features
- Email templates
- Scheduled send
- Read receipts
- Follow-up reminders
- Rich composer
Fastmail alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Fastmail
Free Fastmail alternatives
Indian alternatives to Fastmail
How to choose a Fastmail alternative
- Price per user per year across three or four seats adds up — compare Zoho Workplace if budget matters.
- Check compatibility with Excel-heavy workflows before switching suites.
- Look at storage limits and email archiving.
Fastmail alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Fastmail in 2026?+
The closest matches to Fastmail on App Advisor are Microsoft 365 (₹145/mo), Microsoft Excel (₹500/mo), Google Workspace (₹137/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Fastmail, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Fastmail?+
Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Mail (₹58/mo). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Fastmail?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Rediffmail Pro starts lowest at ₹40/mo, compared with ₹300/mo for Fastmail. Zoho Mail also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Fastmail?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Titan Email (₹100/mo), Rediffmail Pro (₹40/mo), Zoho Mail (₹58/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Fastmail vs Microsoft 365: which is better?+
Microsoft 365 is the closest match to Fastmail in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹155/mo cheaper (₹145/mo vs ₹300/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Fastmail alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in office suites & productivity or a category Fastmail also covers, and Fastmail's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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