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Gmail alternatives with a Windows app

The Gmail listing does not include a Windows app. 26 of the 51 other email apps in this directory list a Windows app.

Gmail has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). 17 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to 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.
    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.
    Proton Mail vs GmailProton Mail pricing and details

  3. 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.
    Fastmail vs GmailFastmail pricing and details

  4. 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.
    Zoho Mail vs GmailZoho Mail pricing and details

  5. 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.
    Edison Mail vs GmailEdison Mail pricing and details

  6. 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.
    Kiwi for Gmail vs GmailKiwi for Gmail pricing and details

  7. Superhuman Mail

    Keyboard-driven email client for Gmail and Outlook with built-in AI

    • Superhuman Mail starts at $25 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Gmail has a free plan. Superhuman Mail does not.
    • Only Superhuman Mail lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Superhuman Mail lists a browser extension.
    Superhuman Mail pricing and details

  8. Missive

    Team email client with shared inboxes, internal chat and rules

    • Missive starts at $14 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly). Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Gmail has a free plan. Missive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Missive lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Missive also covers tasks, shared inbox and workflow automation.
    Missive pricing and details

  9. BlueMail

    Cross-platform email client with a unified inbox and built-in AI

    • BlueMail starts at $35.99 per year (Plus, shown as $3 per month billed annually). Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only BlueMail lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Gmail lists a web app.
    • BlueMail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    BlueMail pricing and details

  10. Newton Mail

    Cross-platform email app with read receipts, snooze and send later

    • Newton Mail starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly). Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Newton Mail lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Gmail lists a web app.
    • Newton Mail also covers templates, calendar and shared inbox.
    Newton Mail pricing and details

  11. Inbox Zero

    Open source AI email assistant for Gmail and Outlook

    • Inbox Zero starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Gmail has a free plan. Inbox Zero does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists a browser extension.
    Inbox Zero pricing and details

  12. Wino Mail

    Free, open source mail and calendar app for Windows

    • Only Wino Mail lists a Windows app.
    • Only Gmail lists a web app.
    • Only Gmail lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Wino Mail is open source, according to its own site.
    Wino Mail pricing and details

14 more that list a Windows app

All 26 in one table

Common questions

Which Gmail alternatives have a Windows app?

Microsoft Outlook, Proton Mail, Fastmail, Zoho Mail, Edison Mail, Kiwi for Gmail, Superhuman Mail, Missive and 18 more list a Windows app.

Does Gmail have a Windows app?

The Gmail listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.

Which of these email apps are free?

Microsoft Outlook, Proton Mail, Zoho Mail, Edison Mail, BlueMail, Newton Mail, Wino Mail, Spark Mail and 9 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

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

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Gmail: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.