Introduction Choosing email hosting for your business doesn’t have to be complicated. While there are many providers to choose from, focusing on the right features helps you identify solutions that will serve your business well for years to come. Whether you’re setting up business email for the first time, migrating from a free service like … Read more
Nextcloud has become a powerful collaboration platform for organizations seeking data sovereignty and privacy. It handles files, calendars, contacts, and team collaboration beautifully. But one question comes up frequently: how do you add professional email to complete your Nextcloud-based workspace? The answer depends on your specific needs and technical comfort level, but there are several … Read more
If you’re searching for alternatives to GoDaddy email hosting, you’re probably looking for basic but reliable business email without all the bells and whistles of expensive Office 365. You need professional @yourdomain.com addresses that work with standard protocols—IMAP and POP3 for incoming mail, SMTP for outgoing, solid webmail access, effective spam filtering, and maybe CalDAV/CardDAV … Read more
Introduction Choosing the right email hosting plan often comes down to how your team actually works day to day. Some businesses simply need reliable, professional email, while others rely heavily on shared calendars, mobile syncing, and collaboration tools. At Greatmail, we’ve designed two editions—Standard and Groupware—so you can choose the one that best fits your … Read more
When privacy advocates debate email hosting, the conversation often centers on a fundamental question: Do you trust policies or do you trust borders? This comparison between Germany’s Mailbox.org and Texas-based Greatmail perfectly illustrates this strategic divide – and why the answer matters more than ever for businesses navigating an increasingly complex data governance landscape. Executive … Read more
Greatmail and Rackspace Email share more history than most realize. Both platforms trace their roots back to the early 2000s – Rackspace through their acquisition of Pat Matthews’ Webmail.us (later rebranded as MailTrust, then Rackspace Email), and Greatmail as an independent email hosting pioneer. After Rackspace’s acquisition, Greatmail became a reseller partner, allowing us to … Read more
Email hosting decisions often come down to a fundamental question: Do you prioritize comprehensive privacy protection or streamlined business functionality? Two excellent providers—Proton Mail and Greatmail—represent distinctly different philosophies in email hosting, each excelling in their respective domains. Understanding the Core Difference The choice between Proton Mail and Greatmail reflects a deeper philosophical divide in … Read more
In today’s competitive email hosting landscape, businesses seeking reliable, professional email solutions often find themselves comparing specialized providers. Two names that frequently surface in these discussions are Fastmail and Greatmail—both offering business-focused email hosting with distinct approaches to pricing, support, and service delivery. This comprehensive comparison examines both platforms across key business considerations including cost … Read more
How an outdated law from 1986 puts your company’s communications at risk—and what you can do about it Last month, a prosecutor at the International Criminal Court found himself locked out of his Microsoft email account. The reason? Microsoft had blocked access as part of US government pressure related to ICC investigations. To regain access … Read more
Introduction Updated October 2025 with the latest pricing and provider changes. Choosing the right email hosting provider in 2025 isn’t just about price—it’s about balancing affordability with features, reliability, support, and privacy. For small businesses, freelancers, and privacy-conscious users, IMAP email hosting remains a cornerstone of professional communication. If you’re comparing IMAP plans, it also … Read more