| Feature | NevTan Mail | StartMail |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free forever — 10 mailboxes, 1 GB per mailbox each | ≈$59/year |
| Free tier | Yes — 10 mailboxes, forever | None (7-day trial) |
| 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 | Encrypted email, Custom domain (premium), No ads |
| Ads / data selling | No ads, no data selling — ever | See StartMail's own terms of service |
Why switch from StartMail
StartMail charges $59/year for privacy email. NevTan Mail covers the same no-ads, no-data-selling promise at $0 for 10 mailboxes and $2/year after.
What StartMail does well
- Privacy
- No ads
- Simple pricing
Where it falls short
- $59/user/year
- Few features
- No team admin
- Custom domain on premium only
Still best for: Privacy-focused individuals (not teams).
Frequently asked questions
Is there a good free StartMail 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. StartMail has no meaningful free tier, and typically runs ≈$59/year.
How does NevTan Mail pricing compare to StartMail?
NevTan Mail stays free for up to 10 mailboxes. Beyond that, each additional mailbox is $2 a year. StartMail is priced at ≈$59/year.
Can I switch from StartMail 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.