| Feature | NevTan Mail | Mail-in-a-Box |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free forever — 10 mailboxes, 1 GB per mailbox each | ≈$5–$10/mo for a VPS + your time |
| Free tier | Yes — 10 mailboxes, forever | Free software (server cost + effort) |
| 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 | Email, DNS, Self-hosted, Webmail |
| Ads / data selling | No ads, no data selling — ever | See Mail-in-a-Box's own terms of service |
Why switch from Mail-in-a-Box
Your time is worth more than the VPS you'd babysit. NevTan Mail gives you the same custom-domain email with zero servers to run — 10 mailboxes free.
What Mail-in-a-Box does well
- Full control
- No per-user fees (just server cost)
Where it falls short
- You run a VPS
- You handle security/updates
- Time + skill required
- Single point of failure
Still best for: Hobbyists and small teams who enjoy self-hosting.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a good free Mail-in-a-Box 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. Mail-in-a-Box offers Free software (server cost + effort), and typically runs ≈$5–$10/mo for a VPS + your time.
How does NevTan Mail pricing compare to Mail-in-a-Box?
NevTan Mail stays free for up to 10 mailboxes. Beyond that, each additional mailbox is $2 a year. Mail-in-a-Box is priced at ≈$5–$10/mo for a VPS + your time.
Can I switch from Mail-in-a-Box 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.