Fastmail
Independent and efficient email hosting
Fastmail provides independent, fast, and ad-free email hosting with a strong focus on user privacy and productivity.
| Pricing from | $3 per user/month |
| Best for | Power users seeking speed |
| Website | www.fastmail.com |
Company facts
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne |
| Industry |
Strengths and trade-offs
- Fast and clean web interface with robust keyboard shortcuts
- Strong commitment to user privacy and open standards
- Does not offer a free tier
- Lacks built-in office document editing suites
Appears in
Top 10 Email Clients and Services
1
Gmail95.02
Outlook92.73
ProtonMail90.3RANKINGfull ranking →SAASTop 10 Email Hosting Providers
1
Google Workspace95.02
Microsoft 36592.73ProtonMail90.3RANKINGfull ranking →Alternatives to Fastmail
| Google Workspace Professional Gmail and collaboration tools | #1 in Top 10 Email Hosting Providers | 95.0 |
| Microsoft 365 Enterprise email and Office applications | #2 in Top 10 Email Hosting Providers | 92.7 |
| ProtonMail Secure and encrypted email | #3 in Top 10 Email Hosting Providers | 90.3 |
 Zoho MailSecure business email for lean teams | #4 in Top 10 Email Hosting Providers | 88.0 |
 BluehostReliable and beginner-friendly WordPress hosting | #6 in Top 10 Email Hosting Providers | 83.3 |
 HostingerIncredible value for web hosting beginners | #7 in Top 10 Email Hosting Providers | 81.0 |
Questions about Fastmail
How much does Fastmail cost?
Lister lists Fastmail's pricing as: $3 per user/month.
Who is Fastmail best for?
Fastmail is best for power users seeking speed.
Where does Fastmail rank?
Fastmail is ranked #5 in Top 10 Email Hosting Providers (Lister Score 85.7) and #6 in Top 10 Email Clients and Services (Lister Score 83.3).
What are the best alternatives to Fastmail?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Google Workspace (#1 in Top 10 Email Hosting Providers), Microsoft 365 (#2 in Top 10 Email Hosting Providers) and ProtonMail (#3 in Top 10 Email Hosting Providers).
Where is Fastmail based?
Fastmail is headquartered in Melbourne, and was founded in 1999.
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