4 Gmail Alternatives That Will Make You Ditch Outlook

In the world of business email, Outlook has been the dominant player forever. It’s not perfect, but it works, and it works well enough to ensure that most people don’t even bother looking at other options. But there are Gmail alternatives out there, and I’ve always thought they were pretty good. If you can look past the fact that some of them are free, you’ll realize that they come with a ton of features that make Outlook look like yesterday’s news. If you want to ditch Outlook, here are five Gmail alternatives to consider trying out today!

Zoho Mail

If you’re looking for a Gmail alternative that offers a little more than Google’s email service, Zoho Mail is a great option. Not only does it have all of the features you would expect from a top-notch email service, but it also has some extras, like task management and calendaring. Plus, it integrates with a number of third-party apps and services.

For example, you can integrate your Google Calendar, Dropbox account, or LinkedIn profile so that emails are automatically organized in those folders. And if you don’t want to use a web browser to manage your mail—although we recommend it—Zoho also has mobile apps for iOS and Android devices. It’s $3 per month, which might seem expensive when compared to free services like Gmail or Yahoo!, but when you take into consideration everything that comes with the service, it makes sense.

Fastmail

If you’re looking for a Gmail alternative that puts privacy first, Fastmail is a great option. Not only does Fastmail encrypt your emails end-to-end, but it also offers two-factor authentication and a slew of other security features. Plus, Fastmail has a clean, user-friendly interface that makes managing your inbox a breeze.

There’s no need to open up another browser tab to see messages or check calendars when you can view them all in one place. And as far as customer service goes, Fastmail provides 24/7 assistance via email, phone, or live chat. While Fastmail doesn’t offer the huge storage space like Google, their free plan offers 2GB which should be more than enough for most people. For those who want more storage space, they have competitively priced plans starting at $30 per year.

MyMail

If you’re looking for a Gmail alternative that has a sleek and modern interface, MyMail is a great option. It also has some great features, like the ability to schedule emails to be sent later, and email tracking. Plus, it integrates with a number of other productivity apps, like Evernote and Trello.

The only downside is that it’s more expensive than Gmail. While Gmail charges $4.99 per month for its business tier, which includes 50GB of storage space and unlimited inbox searches, MyMail costs $7.99 per month for its premium plan. For individual users, MyMail starts at $3.33 per month for its Basic Plan (2GB storage space), or if you want to save money, sign up for the Free Plan (50MB). There are no limits on either plan as long as you’re willing to put up with ads in your inbox.

SquirrelMail

If you’re looking for a Gmail alternative that will make you forget all about Outlook, SquirrelMail is the way to go. This webmail client has been around since 2001 and has a host of features that make it a great choice for both personal and business use.

For starters, SquirrelMail is completely free and open source, so you can customize it to your heart’s content. It’s also very lightweight and fast, which is ideal if you’re using it on a slow internet connection. One of its most popular functions is quick to reply, where you don’t have to leave the inbox view in order to reply to an email. And like many modern email clients, it includes anti-spam measures like greylisting and Bayesian filtering. There are also ways to customize notifications to ensure that important messages get your attention while not being inundated with updates from social media sites.