Fastmail vs 34SP.com
34SP.com wins on privacy, Fastmail wins on price and Fastmail wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Fastmail or 34SP.com: which should you choose?
- Fastmail suits you best if you want the lower price ($5 a month, yearly) and your diary and address book in one place with your email.
| Feature | Fastmail | 34SP.com |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 3.5 | 2.0 |
| Features | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Individual $5 a month, yearly | Professional hosting £7.95 a month, with web hosting |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | 50 GB | Not confirmed |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Australia | United Kingdom |
| Your data is kept in | EU (Amsterdam) for UK customers, with a US replica and US backups | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1999 | Unknown |
| Free trial | 30 days free | Rolling 30-day money-back guarantee |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | No |
| Aliases | Masked email and aliases | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | Unknown |
| Reader offer | Offer 10% off your first year, plus a free trial of up to 30 days | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- Cheapest plans: Fastmail Individual, $5 a month, yearly. 34SP.com Professional hosting, £7.95 a month, with web hosting.
- Space: Fastmail gives 50 GB of storage, 34SP.com storage not confirmed.
- Your mail is stored in the EU (Amsterdam) for UK customers, with a US replica and US backups with Fastmail, and in the United Kingdom with 34SP.com.
- The companies sit under different laws: Fastmail in Australia, 34SP.com in United Kingdom.
- Aliases: Fastmail offers masked email and aliases, 34SP.com yes.
Common questions
Is Fastmail more private than 34SP.com?
34SP.com scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and Fastmail 2.
Is Fastmail cheaper than 34SP.com?
Fastmail is cheaper. Its Individual plan is $5 a month, yearly, against £7.95 a month, with web hosting for 34SP.com's Professional hosting. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with Fastmail or 34SP.com?
Yes, both do. Fastmail: Yes. 34SP.com: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Fastmail and 34SP.com?
Fastmail keeps it in the EU (Amsterdam) for UK customers, with a US replica and US backups. 34SP.com keeps it in the United Kingdom.
Prices and the latest news
No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
The latest headlines: Fastmail news · 34SP.com news.
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