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Yahoo Mail alternatives
Yahoo Mail compared with 5 alternatives: Gmail, Microsoft Outlook, Proton Mail, Zoho Mail and Fastmail.
Yahoo Mail has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month (Yahoo Mail Plus). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yahoo MailThis tool | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Gmail | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Outlook | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Proton Mail | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Mail | Free plan · from $1/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Fastmail | Free trial · from $3/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Yahoo Mail
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Gmail
Google's email service, free for personal use with 15 GB of storage
- Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). Yahoo Mail starts at $5 per month (Yahoo Mail Plus).
- Yahoo Mail also covers tasks.
Suits: Anyone who wants a free personal address with 15 GB of shared storage
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
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). Yahoo Mail starts at $5 per month (Yahoo Mail Plus).
- Only Microsoft Outlook lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Microsoft Outlook also covers calendar.
Suits: People who want mail, calendar and contacts from several accounts in one app
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
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. Yahoo Mail starts at $5 per month (Yahoo Mail Plus).
- 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.
- Yahoo Mail also covers tasks and inbox filtering.
Suits: People who want an email provider that cannot read their messages
- Free plan · from $1/mo
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). Yahoo Mail starts at $5 per month (Yahoo Mail Plus).
- Only Zoho Mail lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Zoho Mail also covers calendar.
- Yahoo Mail also covers inbox filtering.
Suits: Small businesses that want low-cost email on their own domain
- Free trial · from $3/mo
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. Yahoo Mail starts at $5 per month (Yahoo Mail Plus).
- Yahoo Mail 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.
- Yahoo Mail also covers tasks and inbox filtering.
Suits: People leaving free, ad-funded email for a paid private service
Limits worth knowing in Yahoo Mail
- The free plan shows ads. Removing them needs Yahoo Mail Plus at $5 per month.
- Auto-forwarding to another account is a Plus feature, and free accounts are limited to 3 temporary addresses.
- Only Plus states that the account will not expire, or its mail be deleted, after long periods of inactivity.
- The US App Store listing shows other in-app purchases with no billing period, such as a 100GB plan at $1.99 and a 1TB plan at $9.99, which the Plus page does not describe.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Yahoo Mail?
The alternatives to Yahoo Mail in this directory are Gmail, Microsoft Outlook, Proton Mail, Zoho Mail and Fastmail. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Yahoo Mail.
Is there a free alternative to Yahoo Mail?
Yes. Gmail, Microsoft Outlook, Proton Mail and Zoho Mail have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Yahoo Mail alternatives work on Windows?
The Yahoo Mail listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft Outlook, Proton Mail, Zoho Mail and Fastmail list one.
Which Yahoo Mail alternatives work on macOS?
The Yahoo Mail listing does not include a macOS app. Microsoft Outlook, Proton Mail, Zoho Mail and Fastmail list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Yahoo Mail?
Proton Mail is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 5, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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