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Fastmail vs Migadu

FastmailIndie

8.7/ 10

Higher score

MigaduIndie

9.2/ 10

Across 4 measured dimensions: Fastmail wins 0, Migadu wins 2 (2 tie / n/a)

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Side by side.

8 dimensions

Metric	Fastmail	Migadu
Score Winner: right	8.7	9.2
Δ 90 days	— flat	— flat
Parent & badge	IndependentIndie	IndependentIndie
Founded	1999	2014
Best for	Privacy seekers wanting no Google ads	folks with multiple domains, no fluff
Price per mo Winner: right	$5.00/ mo	$1.58/ mo
Renewal multiplier	—	—
Tagline	Privacy-focused email, no Google, no ads	Mailbox-count pricing, unlimited domains, no per-user trap

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What works, what doesn't.

Per provider

Fastmail4 pros · 3 cons

+ Pros

✓Independent, no ads or email scanning
✓Strong custom domain support
✓Faster email protocol with JMAP
✓Solid calendar and contacts integration

– Cons

✗No end-to-end encryption
✗Australian jurisdiction might worry some
✗Web interface feels a bit dated

Migadu4 pros · 4 cons

+ Pros

✓Unlimited addresses and domains, even on Micro
✓Usage-based pricing, not per user
✓Solid email tech like DKIM/DMARC/ARC
✓Independent, Swiss-based operation

– Cons

✗No calendar or contacts features
✗Plain Roundcube webmail
✗Soft cap on 200 messages/day with Micro
✗Email-only support

Make the call

Pick one and go.

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VisitFastmail ↗Score 8.7 VisitMigadu ↗Score 9.2

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