Reeva vs Fastmail
Fastmail is the longest-running independent email service and the original co-author of JMAP. Reeva is built on a similar open-standards philosophy, with an open-source mail engine (Stalwart) and a bundled encrypted file cloud. Here is how the two compare.
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| Feature | Reeva | Fastmail |
|---|---|---|
| Custom domain | Paid plans | Paid plans |
| JMAP native protocol | ||
| IMAP / SMTP support | ||
| Encryption in transit (TLS) | ||
| Encryption at rest | ||
| No advertising business | ||
| Calendar (CalDAV) | ||
| File cloud bundled with mail — Fastmail focuses on mail/contacts/calendar | — | |
| Open-source mail server (Stalwart) | — | |
| Password vault | — | |
| Free plan — Fastmail is paid-only after the trial | — | |
| Web, desktop, mobile clients |
When Reeva is the better fit
- You want encrypted mail, calendar and a private file cloud in one subscription.
- You want to start free and upgrade as you go.
- You value an auditable, open-source mail server.
When Fastmail is the better fit
- You want a long-established provider with mature mobile and desktop apps today.
- You only need mail, contacts and calendar (no extra file cloud).
Information about Fastmail reflects publicly documented features at time of writing. Tell us if anything is out of date.
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