1. 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 Microsoft 365
- Starts ₹8/mo cheaper (₹137/mo vs ₹145/mo)
Office suites & productivity · Alternatives
Best Microsoft 365 alternatives in India (2026)
Microsoft 365 is an office suites & productivity product from Microsoft, Redmond, priced at ₹145/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 4 have a free plan, 4 are built in India, and 8 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Microsoft 365 are Google Workspace (₹137/mo), GoDaddy Microsoft 365 (₹150/mo), Titan Email (₹100/mo), Rackspace Email (₹250/mo) and Fastmail (₹300/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 Microsoft 365 alternative
There is no free plan
Microsoft 365 has no free tier. 4 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Microsoft 365 starts at ₹145/mo. 8 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Microsoft 365 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 alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Microsoft 365'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 (current) | ₹145/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Google Workspace | ₹137/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  GoDaddy Microsoft 365 | ₹150/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Titan Email | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Rackspace Email | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Fastmail | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Hostinger Email | ₹79/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Mailbox.org | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Rediffmail Pro | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  TextExpander | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 10 |  Fantastical | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Hey | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Zoho Mail | ₹58/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 13 |  SoftMaker Office | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Vimcal | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  Grammarly for Business | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  Akiflow | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 17 |  Sunsama | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  Zoho Sheet | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 19 |  Apache OpenOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 20 |  LibreOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 |
Top 10 Microsoft 365 alternatives in detail
2. GoDaddy Microsoft 365
GoDaddy · Tempe · Office suites & productivity · 4.3/5
Email plans resold by GoDaddy.
₹150/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft 365
- Starts ₹5/mo higher (₹150/mo vs ₹145/mo)
3. 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 Microsoft 365
- Starts ₹45/mo cheaper (₹100/mo vs ₹145/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Key features
- Email templates
- Scheduled send
- Read receipts
- Follow-up reminders
- Rich composer
4. Rackspace Email
Rackspace · San Antonio · Office suites & productivity · 4.3/5
Hosted business email.
₹250/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft 365
- Starts ₹105/mo higher (₹250/mo vs ₹145/mo)
5. Fastmail
Fastmail · Melbourne · Office suites & productivity · 4.4/5
Privacy-focused email hosting.
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft 365
- Starts ₹155/mo higher (₹300/mo vs ₹145/mo)
6. Hostinger Email
Hostinger · Vilnius · Office suites & productivity · 4.3/5
Business email from Hostinger.
₹79/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft 365
- Starts ₹66/mo cheaper (₹79/mo vs ₹145/mo)
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft 365
- Starts ₹155/mo higher (₹300/mo vs ₹145/mo)
8. Rediffmail Pro
Rediff.com · Mumbai · Office suites & productivity · 4.6/5
Affordable business email from Rediff.
₹40/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft 365
- Starts ₹105/mo cheaper (₹40/mo vs ₹145/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
9. TextExpander
TextExpander · San Francisco · Office suites & productivity · 4.2/5
Snippet expansion.
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft 365
- Starts ₹155/mo higher (₹300/mo vs ₹145/mo)
10. Fantastical
Flexibits · Sunnyvale · Office suites & productivity · 4.3/5
Calendar for Apple devices.
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft 365
- Starts ₹355/mo higher (₹500/mo vs ₹145/mo)
Microsoft 365 alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Microsoft 365
Free Microsoft 365 alternatives
Indian alternatives to Microsoft 365
How to choose a Microsoft 365 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 365 alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Microsoft 365 in 2026?+
The closest matches to Microsoft 365 on App Advisor are Google Workspace (₹137/mo), GoDaddy Microsoft 365 (₹150/mo), Titan Email (₹100/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Microsoft 365, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft 365?+
Yes. 4 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Mail (₹58/mo), Zoho Sheet (Free), Apache OpenOffice (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?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Rediffmail Pro starts lowest at ₹40/mo, compared with ₹145/mo for Microsoft 365. Zoho Mail also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Microsoft 365?+
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.
Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace: which is better?+
Google Workspace is the closest match to Microsoft 365 in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹8/mo cheaper (₹137/mo vs ₹145/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Microsoft 365 alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in office suites & productivity or a category Microsoft 365 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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