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.
At a glance
- Price: Zoho Mail $0/mo vs Fastmail $4/mo — Zoho Mail is cheaper to start.
- Free tier: Zoho Mail Yes; Fastmail No.
- HIPAA: Zoho Mail Yes; Fastmail No.
Side by side
| Zoho Mail | Fastmail | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $0/mo (Mail Free) | $4/mo (Business Basic) |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| HIPAA (BAA) | Yes | No |
| SOC 2 | Yes | — |
| GDPR | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Budget-conscious SMBs wanting free business email for up to 5 users | Privacy-conscious individuals and small teams who do not handle PHI |
Sources — 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