Fastmail vs Greatmail (2026): Business Email Pricing and Features Compared

Originally published July 2025. Last updated October 2026 with current Fastmail business pricing, which Fastmail plan you need for your own domain, and updated Greatmail plans and support details. Fastmail comes up in almost every guide to business email hosting, and for good reason: it’s an independent, well-run service with a polished interface and strong … Read more

Rackspace Email Review 2026: An Insider’s Comparison with Greatmail

Originally published August 3, 2025. Last updated October 2026 with Rackspace’s 2026 pricing and add-ons, current Greatmail plans, and what changes when you buy Rackspace Email through a reseller. Most Rackspace Email reviews are written by people who used it for a few weeks. This one comes from a company that has sold it for … Read more

Mailbox.org vs Greatmail: European Privacy-First vs US Infrastructure – Which Email Strategy Wins in 2025?

When privacy advocates debate email hosting, the conversation often centers on a fundamental question: Do you trust policies or do you trust borders? This comparison between Germany’s Mailbox.org and Texas-based Greatmail perfectly illustrates this strategic divide – and why the answer matters more than ever for businesses navigating an increasingly complex data governance landscape. Executive … Read more

POP3 vs IMAP

POP3 and IMAP are two popular protocols used to configure mailboxes in mail client applications on desktop computers, mobile phones and tablets. What distinguishes these protocols from one another is the way each one handles messages on the server. POP3 – The Downloader When a mail client uses POP3 to connect to the server, messages are … Read more

BES/Exchange vs. POP3/IMAP Blackberry

Clients often ask about BES and synchronization of calendars and contacts between Outlook and Blackberry. One of the major issues is specifically how to synchronize calendars and contacts data between the desktop and wireless device. There are presently 2 ways to utilize the Blackberry. The first and more traditional method is via your POP3/IMAP mailbox. … Read more