Foxcolab Mail vs Fastmail
The private, encrypted email alternative to Fastmail — zero server access and true end-to-end encryption
Fastmail Does Not Offer End-to-End Encryption — Servers Hold Master Keys
Fastmail is respected for its ad-free policy and productivity tools, but it is NOT an encrypted email provider. Fastmail holds the encryption keys to your messages on its servers. Furthermore, Fastmail operates under Australian jurisdiction, making it subject to the Assistance and Access Act which grants authorities broad powers to demand user data access.
- No zero-knowledge encryption — Fastmail administrators and automated servers have full access to your email plaintext.
- Subject to Australian 5-Eyes surveillance jurisdiction and the Assistance and Access Act.
- Zero free tier — requires payment starting at $3 to $9/user/month immediately upon signup.
- Tracking pixels are not automatically stripped by default on mobile web clients.
- Cannot send password-protected encrypted emails to non-Fastmail external users.
Foxcolab Mail: Uncompromising Client-Side Encryption with Superior Affordability
Foxcolab Mail gives you the fast, sleek, ad-free webmail experience you want from Fastmail — plus true client-side zero-knowledge encryption that Fastmail cannot offer. Your encryption keys never leave your device, meaning nobody except you can ever read your messages.
- True client-side encryption — messages encrypted on your device before transmission. Zero vendor access.
- Permanent free tier with 1 GB storage, unlimited aliases, and tracker neutralization.
- Custom business domain email at $2.50/user/month vs Fastmail's $6.00 standard plan.
- Automatic spy beacon stripping — protects your IP address, geolocation, and read receipts.
- Password-Protected Delivery — securely email external recipients without them needing an account.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Foxcolab Mail vs Fastmail — detailed comparison across privacy, features, and pricing.
Privacy & Encryption
Business & Pricing
How to switch from Fastmail to Foxcolab Mail
Migrate your Fastmail email in minutes — no messages lost.
Create your Foxcolab Mail account
Sign up in 60 seconds with no credit card required.
Connect Fastmail via IMAP
Use Foxcolab's IMAP migration tool to pull historical folders and archives.
Re-encrypt archives client-side
Foxcolab encrypts your imported messages locally with your master keys.
Switch domain MX records
Update your DNS MX and SPF records to begin receiving mail on Foxcolab.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about switching from Fastmail to Foxcolab Mail.
Is Fastmail encrypted?
Fastmail encrypts messages in transit (TLS) and at rest on their disk, but Fastmail employees and servers hold the decryption keys. It is NOT zero-knowledge or end-to-end encrypted. Foxcolab Mail encrypts on your device so even Foxcolab cannot read your messages.
Why switch from Fastmail to Foxcolab Mail?
If you value privacy, Foxcolab gives you true zero-knowledge encryption, a permanent free plan (Fastmail has none), and custom business domains at $2.50/user/mo compared to Fastmail's $6.00/user/mo.
Ready to switch from Fastmail?
Create your free encrypted inbox in under 60 seconds. Import your Fastmail emails with one click.