1. Microsoft 365
Microsoft · Redmond · Office suites & productivity · 4.5/5
Office apps, Teams and OneDrive.
₹145/mo
Free trial
Compared with Google Workspace
- Starts ₹8/mo higher (₹145/mo vs ₹137/mo)
Office suites & productivity · Alternatives
Best Google Workspace alternatives in India (2026)
Google Workspace is an office suites & productivity product from Google, Mountain View, priced at ₹137/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 4 are built in India, and 5 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Google Workspace are Microsoft 365 (₹145/mo), Titan Email (₹100/mo), GoDaddy Microsoft 365 (₹150/mo), Hostinger Email (₹79/mo) and Rackspace Email (₹250/mo). Zoho Mail is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a Google Workspace alternative
There is no free plan
Google Workspace has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Google Workspace starts at ₹137/mo. 5 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Google Workspace 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.
Google Workspace alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Google Workspace'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 (current) | ₹137/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Microsoft 365 | ₹145/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Titan Email | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  GoDaddy Microsoft 365 | ₹150/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Hostinger Email | ₹79/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Rackspace Email | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Fastmail | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Microsoft Excel | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Rediffmail Pro | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Mailbox.org | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Microsoft PowerPoint | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  TextExpander | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Fantastical | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Hey | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Zoho Mail | ₹58/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 15 |  SoftMaker Office | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Vimcal | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 17 |  Grammarly for Business | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  Akiflow | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Sunsama | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Zoho Sheet | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 |
Top 10 Google Workspace alternatives in detail
2. Titan Email
Titan (Neo) · Mumbai · Office suites & productivity · 4.4/5
Business email built in Mumbai, bundled by hosts.
₹100/mo
Free trial
Compared with Google Workspace
- Starts ₹37/mo cheaper (₹100/mo vs ₹137/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Key features
- Email templates
- Scheduled send
- Read receipts
- Follow-up reminders
- Rich composer
3. GoDaddy Microsoft 365
GoDaddy · Tempe · Office suites & productivity · 4.3/5
Email plans resold by GoDaddy.
₹150/mo
Free trial
Compared with Google Workspace
- Starts ₹13/mo higher (₹150/mo vs ₹137/mo)
4. Hostinger Email
Hostinger · Vilnius · Office suites & productivity · 4.3/5
Business email from Hostinger.
₹79/mo
Free trial
Compared with Google Workspace
- Starts ₹58/mo cheaper (₹79/mo vs ₹137/mo)
5. Rackspace Email
Rackspace · San Antonio · Office suites & productivity · 4.3/5
Hosted business email.
₹250/mo
Free trial
Compared with Google Workspace
- Starts ₹113/mo higher (₹250/mo vs ₹137/mo)
6. Fastmail
Fastmail · Melbourne · Office suites & productivity · 4.4/5
Privacy-focused email hosting.
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Google Workspace
- Starts ₹163/mo higher (₹300/mo vs ₹137/mo)
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Google Workspace
- Starts ₹363/mo higher (₹500/mo vs ₹137/mo)
8. Rediffmail Pro
Rediff.com · Mumbai · Office suites & productivity · 4.6/5
Affordable business email from Rediff.
₹40/mo
Free trial
Compared with Google Workspace
- Starts ₹97/mo cheaper (₹40/mo vs ₹137/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Google Workspace
- Starts ₹163/mo higher (₹300/mo vs ₹137/mo)
10. Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft · Redmond · Office suites & productivity · 4.4/5
Presentation software.
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Google Workspace
- Starts ₹363/mo higher (₹500/mo vs ₹137/mo)
Google Workspace alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Google Workspace
Free Google Workspace alternatives
Indian alternatives to Google Workspace
How to choose a Google Workspace 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.
Google Workspace alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Google Workspace in 2026?+
The closest matches to Google Workspace on App Advisor are Microsoft 365 (₹145/mo), Titan Email (₹100/mo), GoDaddy Microsoft 365 (₹150/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Google Workspace, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Google Workspace?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Mail (₹58/mo), 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 Google Workspace?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Rediffmail Pro starts lowest at ₹40/mo, compared with ₹137/mo for Google Workspace. Zoho Mail also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Google Workspace?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Titan Email (₹100/mo), Rediffmail Pro (₹40/mo), Zoho Mail (₹58/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365: which is better?+
Microsoft 365 is the closest match to Google Workspace 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 alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in office suites & productivity or a category Google Workspace 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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