Alternatives to Outlook.com
Outlook.com (formerly Hotmail) is Microsoft's free web-based email service that offers integrated calendar, contacts, and tasks with seamless integration with other Microsoft services.
European Alternatives5
GMX Mail
GermanyGMX Mail is a free, advertising-supported email service provided by Ionos SE, offering webmail access via POP3, IMAP, and SMTP protocols with features like mail collector, address book, organizer, and cloud storage.
Infomaniak kMail
SwitzerlandInfomaniak kMail is a privacy-focused, secure webmail service and mobile email client developed by Swiss cloud provider Infomaniak, part of the kSuite productivity suite, offering ad-free email with synchronization of emails, contacts, and calendars across devices.
Mailo
FranceMailo is a privacy-focused French webmail service providing secure email, calendar, cloud storage, and collaboration tools for individuals, families, children, and professionals.
Proton Mail
SwitzerlandProton Mail is a Swiss-based end-to-end encrypted email service that prioritizes user privacy with client-side encryption and zero-access architecture.
web.de
Germanyweb.de is a leading German internet portal providing free email (FreeMail), cloud storage, news, and communication services with a strong emphasis on data security and privacy under the 'E-Mail made in Germany' initiative.