Outlook.com

by Microsoft · Redmond, United States · Since 2012

Free consumer email.

Starting price: Free
Free trial / plan: Always free; Start without a card
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.5; transparency & India fit

What is Outlook.com?

Outlook.com is business email & domains from Microsoft, based in Redmond, United States and has been building software since 2012. Free consumer email.

Business email services provide mailboxes on your own domain with spam filtering, calendars and admin controls; registrars handle domains and DNS. Suites bundle email; standalone providers compete on price and privacy.

It is completely free to use.

What works well

+Completely free to use
+14 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

−Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Outlook.com features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Outlook.com adds. Verify depth in a demo.

Custom-domain mailboxes
Spam and phishing protection
Calendar and contacts
Domain registration and DNS
Email archiving
Migration tools
Mobile and desktop clients
Admin console
Free plan to start without a card

Outlook.com pricing

Entry price

Free

No paid plan required

How Outlook.com charges. Outlook.com is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on outlook.com.

Specifications

Category: Business email & domains
Vendor: Microsoft
Headquarters: Redmond, United States
Founded: 2012
Pricing model: Free
Starting price: Free
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: No

₹137/mo

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Outlook.com — frequently asked questions

What is Outlook.com?+

Outlook.com is business email & domains by Microsoft. Free consumer email.

How much does Outlook.com cost?+

Outlook.com is free to use.

Does Outlook.com offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Outlook.com offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Outlook.com made in India?+

No. Outlook.com is developed by Microsoft in Redmond, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Outlook.com best suited for?+

Outlook.com suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for business email & domains.

What are the best alternatives to Outlook.com?+

Popular alternatives in business email & domains include Zoho Mail Business, Rediffmail, Rediffmail Pro Business. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Outlook.com deployed?+

Outlook.com is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.