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Alternatives to Microsoft Outlook with a one-time purchase

The Microsoft Outlook listing shows no one-time purchase. 5 of the 51 other email apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Microsoft Outlook has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Basic). All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Microsoft Outlook

  1. eM Client

    Desktop email client for Windows and Mac with calendar and chat

    • eM Client starts at $39.95 per year (Personal subscription, up to 3 devices). Microsoft Outlook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Basic).
    • Only Microsoft Outlook lists a web app.
    • eM Client can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • eM Client also covers notes.
    eM Client vs Microsoft OutlookeM Client pricing and details

  2. Mailbird

    Desktop email client for Windows and Mac with a unified inbox

    • Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price). Microsoft Outlook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Basic).
    • Only Microsoft Outlook lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft Outlook lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Mailbird can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Mailbird vs Microsoft OutlookMailbird pricing and details

  3. Canary Mail

    AI email client with PGP encryption for Mac, iOS, Windows, Android

    • Canary Mail starts at $36 per year (Growth), shown as $3 per month billed yearly. Microsoft Outlook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Basic).
    • Only Microsoft Outlook lists a web app.
    • Canary Mail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Canary Mail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Canary Mail pricing and details

  4. Airmail

    Customizable email client for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Airmail starts at $7.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (US App Store in-app prices). Microsoft Outlook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Basic).
    • Only Microsoft Outlook lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft Outlook lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Airmail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Airmail pricing and details

  5. FairEmail

    Open source, privacy-oriented email client for Android

    • FairEmail starts at $7.49 one-time (pro features, US Google Play in-app purchase). Microsoft Outlook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Basic).
    • Only Microsoft Outlook lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft Outlook lists Windows, macOS and iOS apps.
    • FairEmail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    FairEmail pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Microsoft Outlook that you buy once?

Yes. eM Client, Mailbird, Canary Mail, Airmail and FairEmail can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Microsoft Outlook once instead of subscribing?

The Microsoft Outlook listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 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 Microsoft Outlook: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.