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 public page it was captured from — the vendor's own wherever the vendor publishes the number, otherwise the named public source — with 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 2026-09-02 · figures link to their source below
Side by side
Zoho Mail
$0/mo entryFastmail
$4/mo entrySources — Zoho Mail: zoho.com (verified 2026-09-02) · Fastmail: fastmail.com (verified 2026-09-02)
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