Outlook.com AlternativesTop WebMail Providers & Email Clients like Outlook.com

Outlook.com is described as 'Part of Office Online (not to be confused with Microsoft Outlook ), is a webmail service from Microsoft, successor of Hotmail' and is a very popular webmail provider in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Outlook.com for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows apps. The best Outlook.com alternative is Proton Mail, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Outlook.com are Gmail, Tuta Mail, Disroot and Apple Mail.

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  1. Proton Mail icon

    Proton Mail

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    Proton Mail provides secure email services with end-to-end encryption, ensuring data protection. Swiss-based and outside US jurisdiction, it offers a free version to champion privacy as a human right. Fully accessible on any device.

    98 Proton Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Tor
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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    It's not dissimilar to Tutanota. Both these projects are in their infancy, so technically neither is close to a mature product like Outlook, but still worthy of association under the broad category of hosted email-related services

    Oscar Sanderson
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    I like protonmail because it is private and does not sell your data and is the best thing to switch to if you are using outlook

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    • Almost everyone thinks Proton Mail is a great Outlook.com alternative.

    • Proton Mail is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Outlook.com.

    • Proton Mail is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Outlook.com.

    • Proton Mail is Freemium and Open SourceOutlook.com is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Proton Mail is Privacy focusedOutlook.com is not according to our users
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    Gmail

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    Gmail offers robust spam blocking, undo send, Google Chat for collaboration, Spaces for organizing projects, Google Meet video calls, Smart Reply, threaded conversations, and swift notifications, seamlessly integrating with Google Workspace for a comprehensive email experience.

    83 Gmail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Guest
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    Gmail is an e-mail provider

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    adityajeppu
    Positive
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    Better in every way. more feasible.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Gmail is a great Outlook.com alternative.

    • Gmail is the most popular SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to Outlook.com.

    • Gmail is Free and ProprietaryOutlook.com is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Tuta Mail icon

    Tuta Mail

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    Offers comprehensive encryption for email, calendar, and contacts with zero personal info required. Built on open source, install via Play Store, F-Droid, or APK, with Tor and VPN support. Both free and paid plans; utilizes quantum-resistant encryption ensuring privacy-focused, anonymous usage.

    100 Tuta Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    StartMail

    Privacy-focused email service offering easy one-click PGP encryption, 20 GB storage, disposable email addresses, and compatibility with IMAP/SMTP while adhering to Dutch privacy laws to secure data and communications effectively.

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    Disroot

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    Disroot is a platform providing online services based on principles of freedom, privacy, federation and decentralization.

    44 Disroot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Disroot as an Alternative to Outlook.com
    lancelotjensen
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    Great free Email provider with focus on security and privacy. Very happy I switched from Outlook to Disroot!

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    • Disroot is Free and Open SourceOutlook.com is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Disroot is Privacy focusedOutlook.com is not according to our users
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    Apple Mail

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    Access, view and manage messages from all your email accounts in one place. Categorize your messages into easy to browse categories. Catch up on email easily with Apple Intelligence powered Priority Messages and summarizations.

    105 Apple Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    Posteo

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    Web- and IMAP-based email service. 2GB cost 1€/month. Information is hosted on encrypted hard drives. Electricity from renewable resources is used.

    74 Posteo alternatives

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    • Subscription
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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    • Posteo is the most popular commercial alternative to Outlook.com.

    • Posteo is Paid and Open SourceOutlook.com is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Posteo is Privacy focused and Security-focusedOutlook.com is not according to our users
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    Zoho Mail

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    Zoho Mail is a secure, encrypted, and enterprise-ready email solution, a suite of apps tailor-made for your organization's needs.

    108 Zoho Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    Fastmail

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    Fastmail offers secure email hosting with comprehensive webmail services, including IMAP, POP, and SMTP protocols. It supports file sharing, shared folders, large mailboxes, instant messaging, and is compatible with popular email programs. Excellent for businesses with compliance features.

    73 Fastmail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    StartMail

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    Privacy-focused email service offering easy one-click PGP encryption, 20 GB storage, disposable email addresses, and compatibility with IMAP/SMTP while adhering to Dutch privacy laws to secure data and communications effectively.

    59 StartMail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    Yandex Mail

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    Yandex Mail is a reliable email solution for work and personal correspondences with a built-in translator.

    68 Yandex Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
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    Comments about Yandex Mail as an Alternative to Outlook.com
    Oscar Sanderson
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    I like Yandex mail because it has a great ui, is easy to use and it has very similar features to outlook

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    • Yandex Mail is Freemium and ProprietaryOutlook.com is also Freemium and Proprietary
  14. Infomaniak kMail icon

    Infomaniak kMail

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    Privacy-focused Swiss email system provides 20 GB free storage, supports custom domains and unlimited storage, syncs contacts and calendars, is ad-free, and is part of a secure productivity suite used by over a million users across Europe on all devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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