| Feature | NevTan Mail | Outlook.com (consumer) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free forever — 10 mailboxes, 1 GB per mailbox each | Free (consumer) — Microsoft 365 for business |
| Free tier | Yes — 10 mailboxes, forever | Free tier |
| Extra mailbox cost | $2/mailbox/year past the free 10 | Free |
| Key features | Custom domain email, Calendar + meetings (any video link), Tasks + notes, Admin console (roles, quotas, billing), Guided SPF/DKIM/DMARC setup | Free email, Calendar, OneDrive, Mobile apps |
| Ads / data selling | No ads, no data selling — ever | See Outlook.com (consumer)'s own terms of service |
Why switch from Outlook.com (consumer)
@outlook.com on a business card reads personal. Your domain, 10 free mailboxes, and a real team inbox are minutes away.
What Outlook.com (consumer) does well
- Free
- Familiar
- Calendar included
Where it falls short
- @outlook.com not professional
- No custom domain free
- Ads
- Not for teams
Still best for: Personal email.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a good free Outlook.com (consumer) alternative?
NevTan Mail is free forever for up to 10 mailboxes with 1 GB per mailbox each on your own custom domain — no trial period and no credit card required. Outlook.com (consumer) offers Free tier, and typically runs Free (consumer) — Microsoft 365 for business.
How does NevTan Mail pricing compare to Outlook.com (consumer)?
NevTan Mail stays free for up to 10 mailboxes. Beyond that, each additional mailbox is $2 a year. Outlook.com (consumer) is priced at Free (consumer) — Microsoft 365 for business.
Can I switch from Outlook.com (consumer) to NevTan Mail?
Yes. NevTan Mail supports importing existing mail over IMAP using an app password, so you can bring your existing inbox across when you set up your NevTan Mail account.