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Best ForwardEmail alternatives in India (2026)
ForwardEmail is a business email & domains product from Forward Email, Global, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 13 have a free plan, 4 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to ForwardEmail are Mailfence (Free plan), Yahoo Mail (Free plan), ImprovMX (Free plan), SimpleLogin (Free plan) and MXToolbox (Free plan). Mailfence is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a ForwardEmail alternative
Indian support and GST
ForwardEmail is built in Open source. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
ForwardEmail alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches ForwardEmail'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | ForwardEmail (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Mailfence | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Yahoo Mail | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  ImprovMX | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  SimpleLogin | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  MXToolbox | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  EasyDMARC | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Mail-tester | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  PowerDMARC | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  GlockApps | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Rediffmail | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 11 |  Stalwart | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Zoho Mail Business | ₹58/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 13 |  Outlook.com | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Rediffmail Pro Business | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 15 |  Titan Email Pro | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  Cloudflare Email Routing | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Google Workspace Business Starter | ₹137/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Microsoft 365 Business Basic | ₹145/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Hostinger Business Email | ₹79/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Bluehost Email | ₹100/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
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Compared with ForwardEmail
- Built in India (Mumbai)
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Indian alternatives to ForwardEmail
How to choose a ForwardEmail alternative
- Zoho Mail is the low-cost standard in India; Google and Microsoft come with suites.
- Set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC — a good provider guides you through it.
- Check archiving and retention if compliance matters.
ForwardEmail alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to ForwardEmail in 2026?+
The closest matches to ForwardEmail on App Advisor are Mailfence (Free plan), Yahoo Mail (Free plan), ImprovMX (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match ForwardEmail, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to ForwardEmail?+
Yes. 13 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Mailfence (Free plan), Yahoo Mail (Free plan), ImprovMX (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to ForwardEmail?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Rediffmail Pro Business starts lowest at ₹40/mo. Mailfence also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to ForwardEmail?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Rediffmail (Free), Zoho Mail Business (₹58/mo), Rediffmail Pro Business (₹40/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
ForwardEmail vs Mailfence: which is better?+
Mailfence is the closest match to ForwardEmail in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these ForwardEmail alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in business email & domains or a category ForwardEmail also covers, and Forward Email'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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