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Best Microsoft Outlook alternatives in India (2027)
Microsoft Outlook is an office suites & productivity product from Microsoft, Redmond, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 5 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Microsoft Outlook are WPS Office (Free plan), Zoho Tables (Free plan), OnlyOffice (Free plan), Zoho Mail (₹58/mo) and Rows (Free plan). WPS Office is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹58/month.
Why businesses look for a Microsoft Outlook alternative
Indian support and GST
Microsoft Outlook is built in United States. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Microsoft Outlook alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Microsoft Outlook'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 Outlook (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | WPS Office | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Zoho Tables | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  OnlyOffice | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Zoho Mail | ₹58/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 5 |  Rows | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Grist | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Neo Mail | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  SeaTable | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Proton Mail | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Zoho Sheet | Free · business from ₹99/user/mo · Via Zoho Workplace Standard, billed yearly, GST extra | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 11 |  Tutanota | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Spark Mail | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Edison Mail | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Apache OpenOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 15 |  LibreOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 16 |  Apple iWork | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 17 |  Zoho Show | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 18 |  Boomerang | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Morgen | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Mailtrack | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Microsoft Outlook alternatives in detail
2. Zoho Tables
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Office suites & productivity · 4.7/5
Work management database from Zoho.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft Outlook
- Built in India (Chennai)
3. OnlyOffice
Ascensio System · Riga · Office suites & productivity · 4.6/5
Office suite with self-hosting.
Free plan
Free plan available
4. Zoho Mail
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Office suites & productivity · 4.7/5
Business email with custom domain from Zoho.
₹58/mo
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft Outlook
- Built in India (Chennai)
Free plan
Free plan available
6. Grist
Grist Labs · New York · Office suites & productivity · 4.5/5
Open-source relational spreadsheet.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft Outlook
- Open source
7. Neo Mail
Neo (Titan) · Mumbai · Office suites & productivity · 4.5/5
Business email for small businesses built in India.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft Outlook
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free · business from ₹99/user/mo · Via Zoho Workplace Standard, billed yearly, GST extra
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft Outlook
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Real-time co-editing
- Comments and discussions in cells
- Cell and range locks
- User-level permissions
- Audit trail and version history
Microsoft Outlook alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Microsoft Outlook alternatives
How to choose a Microsoft Outlook 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.
Microsoft Outlook alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Microsoft Outlook in 2027?+
The closest matches to Microsoft Outlook on App Advisor are WPS Office (Free plan), Zoho Tables (Free plan), OnlyOffice (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Microsoft Outlook, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Outlook?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: WPS Office (Free plan), Zoho Tables (Free plan), OnlyOffice (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Microsoft Outlook?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Mail starts lowest at ₹58/mo. WPS Office also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Microsoft Outlook?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Tables (Free plan), Zoho Mail (₹58/mo), Neo Mail (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Microsoft Outlook vs WPS Office: which is better?+
WPS Office is the closest match to Microsoft Outlook in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Microsoft Outlook alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in office suites & productivity or a category Microsoft Outlook 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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