Fastmail

Fast, reliable email with excellent spam filtering

Visit Website 🇦🇺 Australia

Privacy Score

Grade F

Last reviewed: Jan 2026

How we score

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Data Residency (30%)

Non-EU

Where is your data stored? EU-only storage gets full points.

Open Source (20%)

15/100

Is the code open source and auditable?

78/100

How clear, comprehensive, and user-friendly is the privacy policy?

Trackers (15%)

80/100

How many third-party trackers are used? Fewer is better.

75/100

How fair and user-friendly are the terms of service?

Replaces

Gmail Outlook

Developer Info

API Available

Yes Excellent

Self-Hosting

Not yet reviewed

License

Proprietary Proprietary

Compliance

GDPR

Pricing

From $3/month

Fastmail is an Australian email provider known for speed, reliability, and excellent spam filtering. While not end-to-end encrypted by default, it offers a privacy-respecting alternative to Big Tech email.

Key Features

Fast and reliable: Industry-leading uptime
Excellent spam filtering: AI-powered spam detection
Custom domains: Easy setup for your own domain
Calendar and contacts: Full productivity suite
Great apps: Native iOS, Android, and web apps

Privacy Highlights

Fastmail is ad-free and doesn’t scan emails for advertising. As an Australian company, they operate under Australian privacy laws. They’re transparent about data handling and don’t sell user data.