Skip to content
ToolGPA

Alternatives · Email

Gmail alternatives

Gmail compared with 10 alternatives: Microsoft Outlook, Proton Mail, Yahoo Mail, Fastmail, Zoho Mail and 5 more.

Gmail has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). 8 of the 10 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
GmailThis toolFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Microsoft OutlookFree plan · from $1.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Proton MailFree plan · from $3.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Yahoo MailFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
FastmailFree trial · from $3/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Zoho MailFree plan · from $1/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Apple MailFree plan · from $0.99/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS
Edison MailFree plan · from $14.99/moYesWindows, iOS, Android
ExtraFreeFreeWeb, macOS, iOS
FairEmailFree plan · from $7.49 one-timeYesAndroid
Kiwi for GmailFree trial · from $4/moTrial onlymacOS, Windows

How each one differs from Gmail

  1. Microsoft Outlook

    Microsoft's email and calendar app for desktop, mobile and web

    • Microsoft Outlook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Basic). Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Microsoft Outlook lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Microsoft Outlook also covers tasks and calendar.

    Suits: People who want mail, calendar and contacts from several accounts in one app

    Microsoft Outlook vs GmailMicrosoft Outlook pricing and details

  2. Proton Mail

    End-to-end encrypted email service based in Switzerland

    • Proton Mail starts at $3.99 per month, billed every 12 months ($47.88); $4.99 billed monthly. Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Proton Mail lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Proton Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Proton Mail also covers calendar.
    • Gmail also covers inbox filtering.

    Suits: People who want an email provider that cannot read their messages

    Proton Mail vs GmailProton Mail pricing and details

  3. Yahoo Mail

    Free email service with 20 GB of storage and AI inbox tools

    • Yahoo Mail starts at $5 per month (Yahoo Mail Plus). Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Yahoo Mail also covers tasks.

    Suits: People who want a free address with 20 GB of storage

    Yahoo Mail vs GmailYahoo Mail pricing and details

  4. Fastmail

    Paid, ad-free email with calendar, contacts and custom domains

    • Fastmail starts at $3 per user / month, billed yearly (Basic); Individual is $5, billed yearly. Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Gmail has a free plan. Fastmail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Fastmail lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Fastmail also covers calendar.
    • Gmail also covers inbox filtering.

    Suits: People leaving free, ad-funded email for a paid private service

    Fastmail vs GmailFastmail pricing and details

  5. Zoho Mail

    Ad-free business email hosting with calendar, tasks and notes

    • Zoho Mail starts at $1 per user / month, billed annually (Mail Lite, 5 GB). Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Zoho Mail lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Zoho Mail also covers tasks and calendar.
    • Gmail also covers inbox filtering.

    Suits: Small businesses that want low-cost email on their own domain

    Zoho Mail vs GmailZoho Mail pricing and details

  6. Apple Mail

    Free built-in email app for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB). Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Apple Mail lists a macOS app.
    • Only Gmail lists an Android app.

    Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac owners who want a mail app at no cost

    Apple Mail vs GmailApple Mail pricing and details

  7. Edison Mail

    Free multi-account email app with one-tap unsubscribe

    • Edison Mail starts at $14.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Edison Mail+). Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Edison Mail lists a Windows app.
    • Only Gmail lists a web app.

    Suits: People with several email accounts who want a free unified inbox

    Edison Mail vs GmailEdison Mail pricing and details

  8. Extra

    Free AI email app that sorts Gmail and Outlook around your day

    • Extra is free. Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Extra lists a macOS app.
    • Only Gmail lists an Android app.
    • Extra also covers chat assistant and AI search.

    Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac users who want a personal inbox sorted for them

    Extra vs GmailExtra pricing and details

  9. FairEmail

    Open source, privacy-oriented email client for Android

    • FairEmail starts at $7.49 one-time (pro features, US Google Play in-app purchase). Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Gmail lists a web app.
    • Only Gmail lists an iOS app.
    • FairEmail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • FairEmail can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Android users who want an open source email client with no ads or tracking

    FairEmail vs GmailFairEmail pricing and details

  10. Kiwi for Gmail

    Desktop app that runs Gmail and Google Workspace outside the browser

    • Kiwi for Gmail starts at $4 per month (Starter; monthly or annual billing basis not confirmed). Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Gmail has a free plan. Kiwi for Gmail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Kiwi for Gmail lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Gmail lists a web app.
    • Only Gmail lists iOS and Android apps.

    Suits: Heavy Gmail users who want email out of the browser

    Kiwi for Gmail vs GmailKiwi for Gmail pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Gmail

  • Business email is only sold as part of Google Workspace, which also includes Calendar, Drive, Meet and Docs.
  • The free 15 GB is shared with Drive and Photos. More space is a paid add-on: the US App Store listing shows 100 GB at $1.99 and 200 GB at $2.99, with no billing period given.
  • Free accounts may show ads, though Google says it does not use Gmail content to personalize them.
  • No desktop app is listed: Gmail runs in a browser and as Android and iOS apps, or through another mail client.
Gmail pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Gmail?

The alternatives to Gmail in this directory are Microsoft Outlook, Proton Mail, Yahoo Mail, Fastmail, Zoho Mail, Apple Mail, Edison Mail, Extra, FairEmail and Kiwi for Gmail. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Gmail.

Is there a free alternative to Gmail?

Yes. Extra is free to use. Microsoft Outlook, Proton Mail, Yahoo Mail, Zoho Mail, Apple Mail, Edison Mail and FairEmail have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Gmail alternatives work on Windows?

The Gmail listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft Outlook, Proton Mail, Fastmail, Zoho Mail, Edison Mail and Kiwi for Gmail list one.

Which Gmail alternatives work on macOS?

The Gmail listing does not include a macOS app. Microsoft Outlook, Proton Mail, Fastmail, Zoho Mail, Apple Mail, Extra and Kiwi for Gmail list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Gmail?

Proton Mail and FairEmail are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

Keep reading

  • +3
    Alternatives

    The best Superhuman Mail alternatives in 2026

    Seven email tools that can replace Superhuman Mail, including two with free plans, lower-priced clients and options for accounts beyond Gmail and Outlook. Each pick says who it suits and where it stops.

    7 tools · Updated October 2026

  • +5
    Best of

    The best email apps in 2026

    Nine email tools compared: clients for Gmail and Outlook, two email services of their own, a filter for the app you already use and two team inboxes. Each pick says who it suits and what it costs.

    9 tools · Updated October 2026