Choosing the right email hosting plan can make a big difference to your daily communications, business operations, and budget. Whether you're a freelancer looking for a professional email address or a growing business that needs Outlook integration, we have a range of email hosting options to suit your needs.
In this guide, we compare all our Email Hosting plans, breaking down their features, pricing, and ideal use cases so you can confidently pick the right plan for your needs.
Email hosting plans
Fasthosts Email Hosting plans help you to provide professional communication from a trusted and experienced provider. All of our plans include 24/7 support, as well as secure, state-of-the-art data centres. We offer 4 main plans, ensuring there’s a suitable option for every professional and every business.
Standard Email Hosting
Ideal for individuals or small businesses taking their first step into professional email. This entry-level plan provides everything you need to create a branded email presence using your own domain. It's a simple, secure, and effective solution for everyday communication.
Exchange Basic
Built on Microsoft Exchange, this plan is designed for those who need more than just basic email. It’s a great option for teams or professionals who want the ability to share calendars and contacts, access email across multiple devices, and enjoy enhanced collaboration features.
Exchange
Perfect for busy professionals who rely on email as a key part of their workflow. With more storage and powerful sync capabilities, this plan supports seamless communication and collaboration whether you're working in the office or on the go.
Exchange Pro
This fully featured plan is designed for growing businesses that need robust tools, advanced integration, and enterprise-level performance. With everything from collaboration features to desktop application access, it’s ideal for teams that rely on email to stay connected.
Fasthosts Email Hosting plans compared
Not sure which plan suits your needs? Here’s a quick comparison of Fasthosts’ Email Hosting options to help you choose the right fit.
Which Fasthosts Email Hosting plan is best for you?
With several options to choose from, the right plan depends on how you work and what features matter most.
Best for personal use or small businesses
If you just need a professional email address with your domain name – and don’t need advanced tools – Fasthosts’ Standard Email Hosting (or Cheap Email Hosting) is a great choice.
- Ideal for sole traders, hobbyists, and side projects
- Simple to set up with webmail or your preferred email app
- Includes 2 mailboxes, each with 2GB of space
- Supports IMAP and POP3 for flexibility
Best for smaller teams needing shared tools
If you require the ability to share calendars and access your email from multiple devices, Exchange Basic offers great value for professionals and growing teams.
- 5GB mailbox with Microsoft Exchange 2019 infrastructure
- Access email, calendars, and contacts via the Outlook Web App
- Supports ActiveSync for syncing across desktop and mobile
- Easy to scale as your team grows
Best for flexibility and storage
Providing reliable access to email, calendars, and contacts across multiple devices, the Exchange plan is the perfect balance between storage, performance, and collaboration tools.
- 50GB mailbox ideal for managing a high volume of emails
- Built on Microsoft Exchange 2019 for powerful syncing and reliability
- Access emails, calendars, and contacts from anywhere
- Supports seamless collaboration across desktop and mobile
- Great for professionals who work remotely or across different locations
Best for businesses with advanced email needs
Running a business that relies heavily on email, attachments, and collaboration? Exchange Pro is our most powerful email plan.
- Massive 100GB mailbox per user
- Includes a Microsoft Outlook licence for desktop use
- Full Exchange 2019 features for advanced productivity
- Ideal for syncing emails, contacts, calendars and tasks across all devices
Fasthosts Email Hosting FAQs
What's the cheapest Fasthosts Email Hosting plan?
The Standard Email Hosting plan starts at just £1/month for the first 12 months, making it the most affordable option.
Can I upgrade my email plan later?
Yes! Our plans allow you to scale your email services easily as your needs change.
Does Fasthosts include Outlook with its email plans?
Our Exchange Pro plan includes a Microsoft Outlook licence. Exchange Basic supports Outlook Web App but does not come with the full desktop client.
Choosing the right Fasthosts plan
Whether you're just starting out or running a growing business, we have an email hosting solution to match your needs and budget.
If you need a simple, low-cost way to get a professional email address on your domain, Standard Email is a solid starting point. If our Standard Email Hosting plan doesn't quite meet your needs, check out our Exchange Plans. For those looking for more collaboration tools like shared calendars and contacts, Exchange Basic offers great value. If you’re a professional who relies on email every day, Exchange gives you the flexibility and storage to stay productive across all your devices. And if you're after the full Microsoft Exchange experience with Outlook included, Exchange Pro is the complete package.
Still unsure? Start with a lower-tier plan and upgrade as your needs grow – we make it easy to scale. Browse Fasthosts Email Hosting plans to explore all plans in more detail and get started today.
