Introduction Windows 10’s end-of-life date is approaching fast. This combined with rising hardware costs has many users looking for OS alternatives and finding Linux as a viable option. But here’s the question that might make you stop: What about my email? After migrating one of our office systems from Windows 7 to Linux Mint, we … Read more
Originally published October 25, 2024. Last updated June 2026 with current 2026 provider pricing, SendGrid and Amazon SES free-tier changes, and refreshed market context. For businesses that rely on high-volume email communications, whether for customer notifications or marketing campaigns, email deliverability is crucial. While traditional email hosting handles standard, lower-volume communications, SMTP hosting is designed … Read more
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
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 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
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
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
If you’ve ever tried to set up a third-party email account in the Outlook mobile app and hit a wall, you’re not alone. One of the most common errors users encounter is: “Error: IMAP Secure Connection Not Available. Your email service provider does not provide the option of logging in using a secure connection for … Read more
Android and iOS devices ship with default mail apps, and for many users, these are more than adequate. But there’s a class of third-party email apps that can give you a different spin on managing email from your phone — whether that’s team collaboration features, deeper customization, stronger encryption, or simply an interface that fits … Read more
If you’re running a small business and paying $6–12 per user per month for Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, there’s a good chance you’re overspending by 300% or more on email. That’s not an exaggeration. Most small businesses use these platforms almost exclusively for email — the document collaboration, video conferencing, and productivity suites sit … Read more