| Feature | NevTan Mail | Fastmail |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free forever — 10 mailboxes, 1 GB per mailbox each | $5/user/month (≈$60/year, billed annually) |
| Free tier | Yes — 10 mailboxes, forever | None |
| Extra mailbox cost | $2/mailbox/year past the free 10 | $60/user/year |
| Key features | Custom domain email, Calendar + meetings (any video link), Tasks + notes, Admin console (roles, quotas, billing), Guided SPF/DKIM/DMARC setup | Custom domain email, Calendar, Contacts, File storage, Aliases, Mobile apps |
| Ads / data selling | No ads, no data selling — ever | See Fastmail's own terms of service |
Why switch from Fastmail
Fastmail charges $5/user/month. NevTan Mail delivers comparable domain email with calendar and meetings for $0 on the first 10 mailboxes and $2/year after — same no-ads ethos, a fraction of the cost.
What Fastmail does well
- Fast, clean interface
- No ads
- Good aliases
- Reliable
Where it falls short
- $60/user/year
- No free tier
- Fewer features
- Less well known
Still best for: Users who value Fastmail's simplicity and don't mind paying for it.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a good free Fastmail alternative?
NevTan Mail is free forever for up to 10 mailboxes with 1 GB per mailbox each on your own custom domain — no trial period and no credit card required. Fastmail has no meaningful free tier, and typically runs $5/user/month (≈$60/year, billed annually).
How does NevTan Mail pricing compare to Fastmail?
NevTan Mail stays free for up to 10 mailboxes. Beyond that, each additional mailbox is $2 a year. Fastmail is priced at $5/user/month (≈$60/year, billed annually).
Can I switch from Fastmail to NevTan Mail?
Yes. NevTan Mail supports importing existing mail over IMAP using an app password, so you can bring your existing inbox across when you set up your NevTan Mail account.