₹1,600/mo
Free trial
Compared with SoftMaker Office
- Starts ₹1,400/mo cheaper (₹1,600/mo vs ₹3,000/mo)
Office suites & productivity · Alternatives
Best SoftMaker Office alternatives in India (2026)
SoftMaker Office is an office suites & productivity product from SoftMaker, Nuremberg, priced at ₹3,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 3 are built in India, and 20 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to SoftMaker Office are Sunsama (₹1,600/mo), Akiflow (₹1,500/mo), Microsoft Excel (₹500/mo), Vimcal (₹1,200/mo) and Grammarly for Business (₹1,200/mo). Zoho Sheet is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a SoftMaker Office alternative
There is no free plan
SoftMaker Office has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
SoftMaker Office starts at ₹3,000/mo. 20 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
SoftMaker Office is built in Germany. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
SoftMaker Office alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches SoftMaker Office'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | SoftMaker Office (current) | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Sunsama | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  Akiflow | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 3 |  Microsoft Excel | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Vimcal | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  Grammarly for Business | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  Microsoft PowerPoint | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Hey | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Fantastical | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Fastmail | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Google Workspace | ₹137/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Microsoft 365 | ₹145/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Mailbox.org | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Rackspace Email | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Rediffmail Pro | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Titan Email | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  TextExpander | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 17 |  Hostinger Email | ₹79/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  GoDaddy Microsoft 365 | ₹150/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Zoho Sheet | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 20 |  Apache OpenOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 |
Top 10 SoftMaker Office alternatives in detail
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with SoftMaker Office
- Starts ₹1,500/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs ₹3,000/mo)
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with SoftMaker Office
- Starts ₹2,500/mo cheaper (₹500/mo vs ₹3,000/mo)
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with SoftMaker Office
- Starts ₹1,800/mo cheaper (₹1,200/mo vs ₹3,000/mo)
5. Grammarly for Business
Grammarly · San Francisco · Office suites & productivity · 4.2/5
Writing assistant for teams.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with SoftMaker Office
- Starts ₹1,800/mo cheaper (₹1,200/mo vs ₹3,000/mo)
6. Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft · Redmond · Office suites & productivity · 4.4/5
Presentation software.
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with SoftMaker Office
- Starts ₹2,500/mo cheaper (₹500/mo vs ₹3,000/mo)
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with SoftMaker Office
- Starts ₹2,200/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹3,000/mo)
8. Fantastical
Flexibits · Sunnyvale · Office suites & productivity · 4.3/5
Calendar for Apple devices.
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with SoftMaker Office
- Starts ₹2,500/mo cheaper (₹500/mo vs ₹3,000/mo)
9. Fastmail
Fastmail · Melbourne · Office suites & productivity · 4.4/5
Privacy-focused email hosting.
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with SoftMaker Office
- Starts ₹2,700/mo cheaper (₹300/mo vs ₹3,000/mo)
10. 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 SoftMaker Office
- Starts ₹2,863/mo cheaper (₹137/mo vs ₹3,000/mo)
SoftMaker Office alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than SoftMaker Office
Free SoftMaker Office alternatives
Indian alternatives to SoftMaker Office
How to choose a SoftMaker Office 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.
SoftMaker Office alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to SoftMaker Office in 2026?+
The closest matches to SoftMaker Office on App Advisor are Sunsama (₹1,600/mo), Akiflow (₹1,500/mo), Microsoft Excel (₹500/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match SoftMaker Office, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to SoftMaker Office?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: 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 SoftMaker Office?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Rediffmail Pro starts lowest at ₹40/mo, compared with ₹3,000/mo for SoftMaker Office. Zoho Sheet also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to SoftMaker Office?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Rediffmail Pro (₹40/mo), Titan Email (₹100/mo), Zoho Sheet (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
SoftMaker Office vs Sunsama: which is better?+
Sunsama is the closest match to SoftMaker Office in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹1,400/mo cheaper (₹1,600/mo vs ₹3,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these SoftMaker Office alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in office suites & productivity or a category SoftMaker Office also covers, and SoftMaker'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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