1. Microsoft 365 Business Basic
Microsoft · Redmond · Business email & domains · 4.5/5
Entry plan with Exchange email.
₹145/mo
Free trial
Compared with Google Workspace Business Starter
- Starts ₹8/mo higher (₹145/mo vs ₹137/mo)
Business email & domains · Alternatives
Best Google Workspace Business Starter alternatives in India (2026)
Google Workspace Business Starter is a business email & domains product from Google, Mountain View, priced at ₹137/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 4 are built in India, and 10 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Google Workspace Business Starter are Microsoft 365 Business Basic (₹145/mo), Titan Email Pro (₹100/mo), Zoho Mail Business (₹58/mo), Bluehost Email (₹100/mo) and GoDaddy Professional Email (₹100/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a Google Workspace Business Starter alternative
Cost
Google Workspace Business Starter starts at ₹137/mo. 10 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Google Workspace Business Starter is built in United States. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Reported limitation
30 GB pooled storage per user; Standard gives 2 TB
Reported limitation
Meet is capped at 100 participants
Reported limitation
Maximum of 300 users
Google Workspace Business Starter alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Google Workspace Business Starter'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Google Workspace Business Starter (current) | ₹137/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Microsoft 365 Business Basic | ₹145/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Titan Email Pro | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs Google Workspace Business Starter |
| 3 |  Zoho Mail Business | ₹58/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Google Workspace Business Starter |
| 4 |  Bluehost Email | ₹100/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  GoDaddy Professional Email | ₹100/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Runbox | ₹150/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Hostinger Business Email | ₹79/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Namecheap Private Email | ₹80/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  IONOS Email | ₹80/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Posteo | ₹100/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Rediffmail Pro Business | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Google Workspace Business Starter |
| 12 |  Zoho Mail Lite | ₹58/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs Google Workspace Business Starter |
| 13 |  Purelymail | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Migadu | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Warmbox | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 16 |  DMARC Analyzer (Mimecast) | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 17 |  Mailreach | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 18 |  Lemwarm | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 19 |  Folderly | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 20 |  MXroute | $59/year (Small, 10 GB) | No | Web | No | 4/5 |
Top 10 Google Workspace Business Starter alternatives in detail
₹100/mo
Free trial
Compared with Google Workspace Business Starter
- Starts ₹37/mo cheaper (₹100/mo vs ₹137/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
3. Zoho Mail Business
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Business email & domains · 4.7/5
Business email plans from Zoho.
₹58/mo
Free trial
Compared with Google Workspace Business Starter
- Starts ₹79/mo cheaper (₹58/mo vs ₹137/mo)
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Custom domain email
- Large attachments feature
- Retention storage (Premium / Professional)
- Available bundled with Zoho Workplace office and collaboration apps
₹100/mo
Free trial
Compared with Google Workspace Business Starter
- Starts ₹37/mo cheaper (₹100/mo vs ₹137/mo)
₹100/mo
Free trial
Compared with Google Workspace Business Starter
- Starts ₹37/mo cheaper (₹100/mo vs ₹137/mo)
Compared with Google Workspace Business Starter
- Starts ₹13/mo higher (₹150/mo vs ₹137/mo)
₹79/mo
Free trial
Compared with Google Workspace Business Starter
- Starts ₹58/mo cheaper (₹79/mo vs ₹137/mo)
8. Namecheap Private Email
Namecheap · Phoenix · Business email & domains · 4.5/5
Private email hosting.
₹80/mo
Free trial
Compared with Google Workspace Business Starter
- Starts ₹57/mo cheaper (₹80/mo vs ₹137/mo)
Compared with Google Workspace Business Starter
- Starts ₹57/mo cheaper (₹80/mo vs ₹137/mo)
Compared with Google Workspace Business Starter
- Starts ₹37/mo cheaper (₹100/mo vs ₹137/mo)
Google Workspace Business Starter alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Google Workspace Business Starter
Indian alternatives to Google Workspace Business Starter
How to choose a Google Workspace Business Starter 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.
Google Workspace Business Starter alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Google Workspace Business Starter in 2026?+
The closest matches to Google Workspace Business Starter on App Advisor are Microsoft 365 Business Basic (₹145/mo), Titan Email Pro (₹100/mo), Zoho Mail Business (₹58/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Google Workspace Business Starter, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Google Workspace Business Starter?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Google Workspace Business Starter has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Google Workspace Business Starter?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Rediffmail Pro Business starts lowest at ₹40/mo, compared with ₹137/mo for Google Workspace Business Starter. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Google Workspace Business Starter?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Titan Email Pro (₹100/mo), Zoho Mail Business (₹58/mo), Rediffmail Pro Business (₹40/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Google Workspace Business Starter vs Microsoft 365 Business Basic: which is better?+
Microsoft 365 Business Basic is the closest match to Google Workspace Business Starter in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹8/mo higher (₹145/mo vs ₹137/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Google Workspace Business Starter alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in business email & domains or a category Google Workspace Business Starter also covers, and Google'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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