₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hey
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹500/mo vs ₹800/mo)
Office suites & productivity · Alternatives
Best Hey alternatives in India (2026)
Hey is an office suites & productivity product from 37signals, Chicago, priced at ₹800/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 15 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Hey are Microsoft Excel (₹500/mo), Microsoft PowerPoint (₹500/mo), SoftMaker Office (₹3,000/mo), Fantastical (₹500/mo) and Fastmail (₹300/mo). Zoho Sheet is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a Hey alternative
There is no free plan
Hey has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Hey starts at ₹800/mo. 15 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Hey is built in United States. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Hey alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Hey'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Hey (current) | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Microsoft Excel | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Microsoft PowerPoint | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  SoftMaker Office | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Fantastical | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Fastmail | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Vimcal | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  Microsoft 365 | ₹145/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Grammarly for Business | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 9 |  Google Workspace | ₹137/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Mailbox.org | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Akiflow | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Sunsama | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Rackspace Email | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  TextExpander | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  GoDaddy Microsoft 365 | ₹150/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Titan Email | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Hostinger Email | ₹79/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Rediffmail Pro | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Smartsheet Sheets | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Zoho Sheet | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 |
Top 10 Hey alternatives in detail
2. Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft · Redmond · Office suites & productivity · 4.4/5
Presentation software.
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hey
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹500/mo vs ₹800/mo)
3. SoftMaker Office
SoftMaker · Nuremberg · Office suites & productivity · 4.5/5
Office suite compatible with Microsoft.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hey
- Starts ₹2,200/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹800/mo)
4. Fantastical
Flexibits · Sunnyvale · Office suites & productivity · 4.3/5
Calendar for Apple devices.
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hey
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹500/mo vs ₹800/mo)
5. Fastmail
Fastmail · Melbourne · Office suites & productivity · 4.4/5
Privacy-focused email hosting.
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hey
- Starts ₹500/mo cheaper (₹300/mo vs ₹800/mo)
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hey
- Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹1,200/mo vs ₹800/mo)
7. Microsoft 365
Microsoft · Redmond · Office suites & productivity · 4.5/5
Office apps, Teams and OneDrive.
₹145/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hey
- Starts ₹655/mo cheaper (₹145/mo vs ₹800/mo)
8. Grammarly for Business
Grammarly · San Francisco · Office suites & productivity · 4.2/5
Writing assistant for teams.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hey
- Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹1,200/mo vs ₹800/mo)
9. 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 Hey
- Starts ₹663/mo cheaper (₹137/mo vs ₹800/mo)
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hey
- Starts ₹500/mo cheaper (₹300/mo vs ₹800/mo)
Hey alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Hey
Free Hey alternatives
Indian alternatives to Hey
How to choose a Hey 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.
Hey alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Hey in 2026?+
The closest matches to Hey on App Advisor are Microsoft Excel (₹500/mo), Microsoft PowerPoint (₹500/mo), SoftMaker Office (₹3,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Hey, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Hey?+
Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Sheet (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Hey?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Rediffmail Pro starts lowest at ₹40/mo, compared with ₹800/mo for Hey. Zoho Sheet also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Hey?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Titan Email (₹100/mo), Rediffmail Pro (₹40/mo), Zoho Sheet (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Hey vs Microsoft Excel: which is better?+
Microsoft Excel is the closest match to Hey in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹500/mo vs ₹800/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Hey alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in office suites & productivity or a category Hey also covers, and 37signals'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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