Fasthosts vs Mythic Beasts
They tie on privacy, Fasthosts wins on price and Mythic Beasts wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Fasthosts or Mythic Beasts: which should you choose?
- Fasthosts suits you best if you want to pay less: From £1 a month for the first year.
- Go for Mythic Beasts if you'd like your diary and address book in one place with your email.
| Feature | Fasthosts | Mythic Beasts |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | 3.0 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Email From £1 a month for the first year | Email only From £2 a month (email only) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | 2 GB | Not confirmed |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United Kingdom (IONOS) | United Kingdom |
| Your data is kept in | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1998 | 2000 |
| Free trial | Unknown | Unknown |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | No | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | Yes | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | Unknown | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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The key differences
- Fasthosts's cheapest plan is Email (From £1 a month for the first year); Mythic Beasts's is Email only (From £2 a month (email only)).
- Space: Fasthosts gives 2 GB of storage, Mythic Beasts storage not confirmed.
- The companies sit under different laws: Fasthosts in United Kingdom (IONOS), Mythic Beasts in United Kingdom.
Questions people ask
Is Fasthosts more private than Mythic Beasts?
They score the same for privacy: 2.5 out of 5 each. The differences are in the details, such as where your mail is kept (the United Kingdom for Fasthosts, the United Kingdom for Mythic Beasts).
Is Fasthosts cheaper than Mythic Beasts?
Fasthosts is cheaper. Its Email plan is From £1 a month for the first year, against From £2 a month (email only) for Mythic Beasts's Email only. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with Fasthosts or Mythic Beasts?
Yes, both do. Fasthosts: Yes. Mythic Beasts: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Fasthosts and Mythic Beasts?
Both keep it in the United Kingdom.
Recent price changes
No price changes for either since 25 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
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