Fastmail
#4 in Business Email Solutions · Rated 4.4
Privacy-first email with calendars and admin controls.
Fastmail is a privacy-forward email service with strong calendar and contact management. It emphasizes user control, offline access, robust search, and admin features for multi-user accounts. In 2024–2025, the service updated its business plans to include options that cater to teams needing domain-based addresses, shared mailboxes, and company-wide calendars, while maintaining a focus on open standards (IMAP/CalDAV/CardDAV) and strong data protection practices. Suitable for small teams and mid-sized organizations that value a transparent pricing model, straightforward admin controls, and reliable performance. It differentiates itself with a Linux-friendly approach, high emphasis on privacy, easy domain-based branding, and strong per-user storage allocations.
Features
- 60 GB per user (Business Standard) + shared storage options
- Custom domains and shared calendars
- Offline access and Scheduled Send
- Admin controls and multiple accounts
- IMAP/CalDAV/CardDAV compatibility
Pros
- Privacy-first approach and strong customer support
- Clear, term-friendly pricing (historical context)
- Great calendar and collaboration features
Cons
- Smaller ecosystem compared with Google/Microsoft
- Some features locked behind higher-tier plans