₹200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft 365 Personal
- Starts ₹289/mo cheaper (₹200/mo vs ₹489/mo)
Utility, productivity & everyday apps · Alternatives
Best Microsoft 365 Personal alternatives in India (2027)
Microsoft 365 Personal is an utility, productivity & everyday apps product from Microsoft, Redmond, priced at ₹489/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 14 have a free plan, 4 are built in India, and 15 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Microsoft 365 Personal are Solid Explorer (₹200/mo), WinRAR (₹2,500/mo), WinZip (₹3,000/mo), IdentiQ (₹316/mo) and QR Code Chimp (₹792/mo). IdentiQ is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹200/month.
Why businesses look for a Microsoft 365 Personal alternative
There is no free plan
Microsoft 365 Personal has no free tier. 14 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Microsoft 365 Personal starts at ₹489/mo. 15 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Microsoft 365 Personal 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.
Microsoft 365 Personal alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Microsoft 365 Personal'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Microsoft 365 Personal (current) | ₹489/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 | Solid Explorer | ₹200/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 2 |  WinRAR | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 3 |  WinZip | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 4 |  IdentiQ | ₹316/mo | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  QR Code Chimp | ₹792/mo | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4/5 | |
| 6 |  Mozilla Firefox | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Google Chrome | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Indic Keyboard | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Opera | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Safari | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Google Translate | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  DuckDuckGo | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Brave | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Mullvad VPN | €5/month flat | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.7/5 | |
| 15 |  DigiLocker App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  VPN Unlimited | $9.99/month (1-month plan) | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.7/5 | |
| 17 |  fruux | Paid plans | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.6/5 | |
| 18 |  Arc | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Gboard | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  MyGov | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Microsoft 365 Personal alternatives in detail
₹2,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft 365 Personal
- Starts ₹2,011/mo higher (₹2,500/mo vs ₹489/mo)
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft 365 Personal
- Starts ₹2,511/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹489/mo)
4. IdentiQ
IdentiQ · Varanasi · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.2/5
Digital business card with NFC and QR sharing and lead capture
₹316/mo
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft 365 Personal
- Has a free plan — Microsoft 365 Personal does not
- Starts ₹173/mo cheaper (₹316/mo vs ₹489/mo)
- Built in India (Varanasi)
5. QR Code Chimp
QR Code Chimp · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4/5
QR code generator to create, customise and track dynamic QR codes for business marketing
₹792/mo
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft 365 Personal
- Has a free plan — Microsoft 365 Personal does not
- Starts ₹303/mo higher (₹792/mo vs ₹489/mo)
6. Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla · San Francisco · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.5/5
Open-source browser.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft 365 Personal
- Has a free plan — Microsoft 365 Personal does not
- Open source
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft 365 Personal
- Has a free plan — Microsoft 365 Personal does not
8. Indic Keyboard
Indic Project · Kochi · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.5/5
Open-source Indic keyboard.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft 365 Personal
- Has a free plan — Microsoft 365 Personal does not
- Built in India (Kochi)
- Open source
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft 365 Personal
- Has a free plan — Microsoft 365 Personal does not
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft 365 Personal
- Has a free plan — Microsoft 365 Personal does not
Microsoft 365 Personal alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Microsoft 365 Personal
Free Microsoft 365 Personal alternatives
Indian alternatives to Microsoft 365 Personal
How to choose a Microsoft 365 Personal alternative
- Prefer well-known publishers for utilities that touch your files.
- Check permissions requested by keyboard and cleaner apps.
- Many paid PDF features exist free in browser tools.
Microsoft 365 Personal alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Microsoft 365 Personal in 2027?+
The closest matches to Microsoft 365 Personal on App Advisor are Solid Explorer (₹200/mo), WinRAR (₹2,500/mo), WinZip (₹3,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Microsoft 365 Personal, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft 365 Personal?+
Yes. 14 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: IdentiQ (₹316/mo), QR Code Chimp (₹792/mo), Mozilla Firefox (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Microsoft 365 Personal?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Solid Explorer starts lowest at ₹200/mo, compared with ₹489/mo for Microsoft 365 Personal. IdentiQ also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Microsoft 365 Personal?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including IdentiQ (₹316/mo), Indic Keyboard (Free), DigiLocker App (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Microsoft 365 Personal vs Solid Explorer: which is better?+
Solid Explorer is the closest match to Microsoft 365 Personal in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹289/mo cheaper (₹200/mo vs ₹489/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Microsoft 365 Personal alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in utility, productivity & everyday apps or a category Microsoft 365 Personal also covers, and Microsoft'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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