Firefox Relay vs Fasthosts
Fasthosts wins on privacy, they tie on price and Fasthosts wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Go for Firefox Relay if you'd like a cheaper plan, at $0.99 a month; a free plan to start on; and open-source apps anyone can check.
- Fasthosts suits you best if you want your mailbox stored in the United Kingdom; an address on your own domain; and more space for your mail: 2 GB.
| Feature | Firefox Relay | Fasthosts |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Features | Not rated | 3.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Premium $0.99 a month | Email From £1 a month for the first year |
| Free plan | Yes, 5 aliases | No |
| Storage | Forwards only | 2 GB |
| Your own domain | Own subdomain only | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States (Mozilla) | United Kingdom (IONOS) |
| Your data is kept in | United States | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2020 | 1998 |
| Free trial | Free plan | Unknown |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | No, its own apps only | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | No | No |
| Aliases | Unlimited aliases | Yes |
| Open-source apps | ✓ Yes | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- On price: Firefox Relay Premium at $0.99 a month, against Fasthosts Email at From £1 a month for the first year.
- Firefox Relay has a free plan (5 aliases); Fasthosts has no free plan.
- Space: Firefox Relay gives no storage, as it forwards mail on, Fasthosts 2 GB of storage.
- Firefox Relay keeps your mail in the United States, while Fasthosts keeps it in the United Kingdom.
- The companies sit under different laws: Firefox Relay in United States (Mozilla), Fasthosts in United Kingdom (IONOS).
- You can use your own domain with Fasthosts, but not with Firefox Relay.
- Mail apps: Firefox Relay only works in its own apps; Fasthosts works in any mail app over IMAP.
- Aliases: Firefox Relay offers unlimited aliases, Fasthosts yes.
Firefox Relay and Fasthosts: your questions
Is Firefox Relay more private than Fasthosts?
Fasthosts scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and Firefox Relay 1. Fasthosts gives you your mailbox stored in the United Kingdom.
Is Firefox Relay cheaper than Fasthosts?
Firefox Relay is cheaper. Its Premium plan is $0.99 a month, against From £1 a month for the first year for Fasthosts's Email. Firefox Relay also has a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with Firefox Relay or Fasthosts?
Only Fasthosts does (Yes). With Firefox Relay your address stays on its own domain.
Where is my email stored with Firefox Relay and Fasthosts?
Firefox Relay keeps it in the United States. Fasthosts keeps it in the United Kingdom.
Can I use Firefox Relay and Fasthosts in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Firefox Relay only works in its own apps. Fasthosts works in any mail app over IMAP.
Prices and the latest news
No price changes for either since 25 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
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