Best Email Hosting · head-to-head
Zoho Mail vs Fastmail
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for email hosting. Zoho Mail has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
Zoho Mail has the lower entry price — Zoho Mail starts at $0/mo, Fastmail at $4/mo. Free tier: Zoho Mail Yes, Fastmail No. HIPAA: Zoho Mail Yes, Fastmail No.
As of 2026-06-13 · figures link to their source below
Side by side
Zoho Mail
$0/mo entryFastmail
$4/mo entrySources — Zoho Mail: zoho.com (verified 2026-06-13) · Fastmail: fastmail.com (verified 2026-06-13)
Key features
Zoho Mail: Custom domain email with free plan up to 5 users; S/MIME encryption and email archiving with eDiscovery (Premium); SOC 2 Type 2 + HIPAA audited; ISO/IEC 27001, 27017, 27018, 27701 certified; GDPR-compliant with 72-hour breach notification commitment; PCI DSS compliant (valid through Oct 2026); Integrated Zoho Workplace suite (Writer, Sheet, Cliq, Meeting); Admin console with group email, eDiscovery, and mobile device management; 750+ third-party integrations via Zapier
Fastmail: Masked Email aliases for privacy (1Password integration); Spy pixel blocking and tracker removal; CalDAV/CardDAV for standards-based calendar and contact sync; Scheduled send, snooze, and undo send; Custom Sieve filter scripting for advanced email rules; Email retention archive for legal compliance (Business Professional); GDPR compliant with Standard Contractual Clauses for EU/UK data transfers; 30-day free trial with no credit card required