How Greatmail Compares to Popular Email Hosting Providers
| Provider | Price/Mailbox | Monthly Billing | Phone Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greatmail | $1.95/month | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Fastmail | $4.00/month | ✓ Yes | ✗ Email only |
| Google Workspace | $6.00/month | ✓ Yes | ✗ Chat only |
*5-mailbox minimum ($9.75/month total). Best value for small teams needing professional email with US-based phone support.
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Enterprise grade Rackspace Email hosting through Greatmail starting at $2.95/mailbox/month. US-based phone support and migration assistance for administrators.
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About Greatmail
Greatmail is an email service provider (ESP) specializing in business class email hosting, SMTP hosting and email servers. For ISPs, application programmers and cloud developers, we also provide custom solutions including dedicated IP servers and process specific, load balanced configurations with multiple servers. From enterprise level antispam and virus protection to inbox deliverability consulting for email marketers, we have the firsthand experience to consistently deliver cost effective solutions for you and your clients.
In the Media
Greatmail is a featured email hosting provider at Hosting Advice. For more information and to read what Sean Garrity at Hosting Advice had to say about Greatmail, please visit the Hosting Advice Developer's Choice article.
Using Sender Authentication to Safeguard Your Messages
Sender authentications like SPF, DKIM and DMARC are increasingly a requirement for emails to deliver succesfully. If you are having problems with your emails not delivering or messages bouncing back due to authentication failure, please read on to learn more about the importance of implementing sender authentication protocols for your domain with your email hosting service.
Getting Your SPF Records Right
Not having a valid SPF record or having an incorrect SPF record can be detrimental and may mean your messages are not hitting inboxes as frequently as they should.
GDPR Compliance
The EU GDPR has a significant impact on personal data protection for individuals in the EU. As a US based email hosting provider with global clients, we've taken steps to be GDPR compliant for our EU customers.
Mail Records Lookup
Check your MX, SPF, DMARC, and DKIM records
Case Studies
Learn how our clients are using Greatmail.
Two-Factor Authentication
Learn how to enable 2FA in your webmail.
Email Hosting Questions (Quick Answers)
How much does Greatmail cost?
Plans start at $1.95/mailbox/month (5-mailbox minimum). See pricing.
Do you help with migration?
Yes! We assist with IMAP moves, DNS changes, and planning. Learn more or contact us.
Is phone support available?
Absolutely. We offer US-based phone support. Call 1-866-592-6044.
Recent Blog Articles
Cheap Email Hosting: The Complete 2026 Guide to Affordable Business Email / May 29, 2026
Originally published September 17, 2025. Last updated May 2026 with current pricing, a new GoDaddy section, and 2026 market context. When we started Greatmail in 2003, our plans started at $19.95 per month for 25 mailboxes and 250 MB total storage—that’s right, a 10 MB mailbox was standard in the primarily POP3 days! This price ... Read more
Rackspace Email vs. Microsoft 365 vs. Google Workspace vs. Managed Cloud Email: A Small Business Buyer’s Guide / April 16, 2026
If you’ve been looking for email hosting, you’re likely finding a market full of overlapping features that all seem to do roughly the same thing and a wide range of price variance. What’s more, as providers raise mailbox prices to keep up with rising infrastructure costs, customers are compelled to explore alternatives. The real question ... Read more
Rackspace Email Price Increase (2026): What Businesses Should Know / March 9, 2026
Rackspace recently implemented pricing changes for its Rackspace Email platform. Many businesses first noticed the increase when reviewing recent invoices or renewal notices. As a result, companies that rely on Rackspace Email are now reviewing their costs and evaluating the options available to them. This article explains what changed, what Rackspace Email costs now, and ... Read more
Rackspace Email Hosting: What a Reseller Partner Can Offer / February 23, 2026
If you’ve been researching business email options, you’ve likely come across Rackspace Email. It’s a solid, no-frills email platform with a strong reputation for reliability. But you may have also noticed the pricing—$10 per mailbox per month when purchased directly from Rackspace, with a minimum of five mailboxes required. What many businesses don’t realize is ... Read more
Rackspace Email Price Increase: How to Keep the Same Service at 70% Less / January 17, 2026
If you’re a Rackspace Email customer, you’ve likely received the news: mailbox pricing has jumped from $3 to $10 per month. For a small business with 20 mailboxes, that’s an increase from $60/month to $200/month—an extra $1,680 per year. The natural instinct is to start searching for a new IMAP email provider. But before you ... Read more
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