--- title: Purelymail canonical: https://saasranked.com/software/purelymail/ category: Email Hosting points: 43 rank: 6 of 9 facts_checked: 2026-10-09 --- # Purelymail Flat-rate mail hosting at $10 a year for any number of users and domains, with no hard limits. 43 points out of 100. #6 of 9 email hosting services. Vendor: Purelymail. Website: https://purelymail.com/ - The simple plan costs $10 a year in total, whatever the number of users or custom domains [2]. - The vendor says there are no hard limits on users, domains or storage, only soft limits [2]. - IMAP, POP3, CalDAV and CardDAV are supported, and two-factor sign-in works with an authenticator app or a security key [4][7][8]. - No SLA, status page, live chat or phone support is listed; support is by email, ticket and Discord [5][9]. - Address books cannot be shared between users, and calendars are not part of webmail [8]. Verdict: Purelymail suits small teams and tinkerers who want the lowest price for many users and domains, and who use standard mail apps [1][2]. It supports IMAP, POP3, CalDAV and 2FA with security keys [4][7]. The catches are no written uptime commitment, no listed certifications, no per-mailbox storage figure and no shared address books [5][8][10]. Best for: Small teams and hobbyists who want a very low price and use their own mail apps. ## Points | Criterion | Line | Value | Points | Note | |---|---|---|---|---| | Price | Cost for a team of 5 | $0.83/mo | 12/12 | Simple plan, $10 a year in total for any number of users and custom domains [2]. | | Price | Free plan on your own domain | No | 0/6 | The pricing page lists two paid options and no free plan; the home page offers only a trial with limited credits [1][2]. | | Price | Monthly billing | Not published | 0/4 | Not published on the vendor's pricing page [2]; the FAQ mentions only a flat yearly amount [5]. | | Mailbox | Storage per mailbox | Not published | 0/10 | Not published on the vendor's pricing page: no per-mailbox amount, only "no hard limits" and soft limits [2][5]. | | Mailbox | Open mail and calendar protocols | IMAP, POP3, CalDAV, CardDAV | 8/8 | Features page lists IMAP and POP3; the WebDAV page lists CardDAV and a basic CalDAV [4][8]. | | Mailbox | Shared calendar and contacts | No | 0/5 | Address books cannot be shared between users, and calendaring is not integrated with webmail [8]. | | Mailbox | More than one domain | Yes | 3/3 | The home page says multiple domains and users are included at no extra charge [1]. | | Mailbox | Aliases and catch-all | Yes | 3/3 | Routing rules work as aliases, and catch-all rules are supported [4][5][12]. | | Security | Two-factor sign-in | Yes | 7/7 | Two-factor sign-in works with time-based codes or security keys. The pages do not limit it by plan [7][12]. | | Security | Passkeys or security keys | Yes | 3/3 | Security keys are a supported 2FA method; the guide does not name FIDO2 or WebAuthn [7]. | | Security | Admins can require 2FA | Not published | 0/3 | Not published on the vendor's 2FA or security pages [7][10]. | | Security | Single sign-on (SAML) | Not published | 0/5 | Not published on the vendor's features, FAQ or security pages [4][5][10]. | | Security | SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 | Not published | 0/6 | Not published on the vendor's security or FAQ pages [5][10]. | | Security | SPF, DKIM and DMARC guides | Yes | 4/4 | The domain setup guide explains the SPF, DKIM and DMARC records to add, with example values [6]. | | Reliability and support | Written uptime commitment | Not published | 0/9 | Not published on the vendor's FAQ, security or company policy pages [5][10][13]. | | Reliability and support | Public status page | Not published | 0/2 | Not published on the vendor's support page, which links no status page [9]. | | Reliability and support | Live support | No | 0/4 | Support page lists email, a ticket portal, Discord and a GitHub tracker; no live chat or phone [9]. | | Reliability and support | Mail migration tool | Yes | 3/3 | A mail porting tool imports mail from other IMAP providers; the pages do not say whether the simple plan can use it [11]. | | Reliability and support | Official phone apps | Not published | 0/3 | Not published on the vendor's FAQ; it covers phone setup through standard apps only [5]. | ## Plans | Plan | Price | Per month (USD) | |---|---|---| | Simple plan | $10/year [2] | $0.83 | | Advanced (pay as you go) | $4/year account fee plus usage [3] | - | The simple plan is a flat yearly amount. The advanced page describes charges taken from prepaid credits, and says its rates will likely change [3]. ## Strengths - One flat $10 a year covers any number of users and custom domains [2]. - Two-factor sign-in works with an authenticator app or a security key [7]. - Aliases, catch-all routing and a mail porting tool are documented [4][11][12]. - SPF, DKIM and DMARC setup is documented with record values [6]. ## Limits - No uptime commitment or SLA is published [5][13]. - Support is email, ticket and Discord; the vendor says there is no 24/7 staff [1][9]. - Address books cannot be shared between users, and CalDAV is basic and not part of webmail [8]. - No certifications such as SOC 2 or ISO 27001 are listed [10]. - Heavy use can push you onto pay-as-you-go pricing [2][3]. ## Vendor claims (not scored) - Purelymail says it is the cheapest option for most use cases [1]. ## Sources 1. [Purelymail home page](https://purelymail.com/), Purelymail, accessed 2026-10-09 2. [Purelymail pricing](https://purelymail.com/pricing), Purelymail, accessed 2026-10-09 3. [Purelymail advanced pricing](https://purelymail.com/advancedpricing), Purelymail, accessed 2026-10-09 4. [Purelymail features](https://purelymail.com/docs/features), Purelymail, accessed 2026-10-09 5. [Purelymail frequently asked questions](https://purelymail.com/docs/faq), Purelymail, accessed 2026-10-09 6. [Purelymail custom domains](https://purelymail.com/docs/domainDocs), Purelymail, accessed 2026-10-09 7. [Purelymail two factor authentication](https://purelymail.com/docs/twoFactorAuthentication), Purelymail, accessed 2026-10-09 8. [Purelymail WebDAV, CardDAV and CalDAV](https://purelymail.com/docs/webDav), Purelymail, accessed 2026-10-09 9. [Purelymail support](https://purelymail.com/support), Purelymail, accessed 2026-10-09 10. [Purelymail security](https://purelymail.com/docs/security), Purelymail, accessed 2026-10-09 11. [Purelymail mail porting tool](https://purelymail.com/docs/mailPort), Purelymail, accessed 2026-10-09 12. [Purelymail users](https://purelymail.com/docs/users), Purelymail, accessed 2026-10-09 13. [Purelymail company policy](https://purelymail.com/docs/companyPolicy), Purelymail, accessed 2026-10-09