Fastmail

Fastmail

Independent, privacy-focused email with calendar, contacts and files.

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PriceFrom about $5/month paid yearly; up to 30-day trial

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Our verdict

A strong choice for people who want to leave ad-funded email and pay for a service that respects their privacy. There is no free plan.

Good

Independent and privacy-focused
Mail, calendar, contacts and files
Family and business plans

Not so good

No free plan

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