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Fastmail vs Posteo

Higher score
FastmailIndie
8.7/ 10
PosteoIndie
8.5/ 10
Across 4 measured dimensions: Fastmail wins 1, Posteo wins 1 (2 tie / n/a)
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Side by side.

8 dimensions
MetricFastmailPosteo
Score
Winner: left
8.78.5
Δ 90 days
— flat— flat
Parent & badge
IndependentIndie
IndependentIndie
Founded
19992009
Best for
Privacy seekers wanting no Google adsprivacy-first email without the fluff
Price per mo
Winner: right
$5.00/ mo$1.10/ mo
Renewal multiplier
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Tagline
Privacy-focused email, no Google, no ads€1/month ethical mail — no custom domain, ever
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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
Posteo4 pros · 4 cons
+ Pros
  • ✓Flat €1/month, all included
  • ✓Accepts anonymous cash payment
  • ✓Runs on 100% renewable energy
  • ✓Strong privacy stance with PGP-in-browser
– Cons
  • ✗No custom domain support, ever
  • ✗Must use @posteo.* address
  • ✗Extra storage costs more
  • ✗No mobile app, needs IMAP client
Make the call

Pick one and go.

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VisitFastmail ↗Score 8.7VisitPosteo ↗Score 8.5
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