Productivity · head to head
Fastmail vs Pitch
Fastmail
Productivity
Paid email hosting with custom domains, calendar and contacts, run without ad-based revenue
- From
- $3/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Pitch has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Fastmail it does not provide end-to-end encryption by default, so users specifically wanting zero-knowledge mail should compare it against Proton Mail or Tuta rather than assume parity.; Pitch free plan is capped at a one time 100 AI credits and 2 external guests
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fastmail and Pitch actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Productivity).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Fastmail
- Custom domain hosting
- Masked email
- Unlimited aliases
- Integrated calendar and contacts
- Migration tools
- JMAP support
Only in Pitch
Nothing recorded that Fastmail does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fastmail
- Someone who wants their email address tied to a domain they own rather than a free provider they do notnot Pitch
- A small business wanting hosted mail on its own domain without running mail server infrastructurenot Pitch
- A person leaving Gmail specifically to stop an ad-funded provider processing their mailnot Pitch
- A household migrating several accounts to one paid provider with shared billingnot Pitch
Pitch
- Pitch deck presentationsnot Fastmail
- Sales presentationsnot Fastmail
- Team meetingsnot Fastmail
- Board deck presentationsnot Fastmail
- Marketing deliverablesnot Fastmail
- Startup presentationsnot Fastmail
- Design portfoliosnot Fastmail
- Project proposalsnot Fastmail
- Business reportsnot Fastmail
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Fastmail
- It does not provide end-to-end encryption by default, so users specifically wanting zero-knowledge mail should compare it against Proton Mail or Tuta rather than assume parity.
- Moving to Fastmail is a real migration with DNS changes for a custom domain, unlike installing a client such as Spark or Bluemail over an existing account.
- There is no free tier at all, so a user just wanting to try it commits to a paid trial rather than a permanently free option.
- Storage limits on the entry Basic plan are modest next to the free allowance Gmail gives, and heavy attachment users will need Standard or above.
- Being based in Australia means it falls under Australian data access law, which some privacy-focused buyers weigh differently from Swiss or German jurisdictions used by Proton Mail and Tuta.
Pitch
- Free plan is capped at a one time 100 AI credits and 2 external guests
- Enterprise features such as SAML based SSO and SCIM are gated behind a 30 plus seat custom plan
- The 17 percent discount on Plus, Team and Business plans requires annual billing
Pricing, plan by plan
Fastmail
$3/month- Basic$3/month
- 6GB storage
- No custom domain support
- Core mail, calendar and contacts
- Standard$5/month
- 60GB storage
- Custom domain support
- Masked email and aliases
- Professional$9/month
- 150GB storage
- Multiple custom domains
- Priority support
Pitch
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Pitch review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Fastmail if
- You need custom domain hosting.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- You also want masked email.
Questions people ask
- Is Fastmail or Pitch better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fastmail starts at $3/month and Pitch at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fastmail or Pitch?
- Pitch has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $3/month for Fastmail and Free for Pitch.
- Does Fastmail or Pitch run on more platforms?
- Fastmail runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. Pitch runs on Web.
- Can I use Pitch for free?
- Yes. Pitch has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Fastmail starts at $3/month.
- What is Fastmail best used for?
- Fastmail is most often used for someone who wants their email address tied to a domain they own rather than a free provider they do not, a small business wanting hosted mail on its own domain without running mail server infrastructure, a person leaving gmail specifically to stop an ad-funded provider processing their mail, a household migrating several accounts to one paid provider with shared billing. Of those, someone who wants their email address tied to a domain they own rather than a free provider they do not and a small business wanting hosted mail on its own domain without running mail server infrastructure are not what Pitch is typically brought in for.
- What can Fastmail do that Pitch cannot?
- Fastmail covers Custom domain hosting, Masked email, Unlimited aliases, Integrated calendar and contacts.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Fastmail: Is Fastmail a client like Spark, or does it host my email?
It hosts the mailbox itself; there is no separate provider underneath it the way Spark sits over Gmail.
Pitch: Is Pitch free to use?
Yes, Pitch's Free plan lets you create unlimited presentations forever. Paid plans (Plus, Team, Business) pricing varies by seat count and billing cycle.
SourceFastmail: Does Fastmail offer end-to-end encryption?
Not by default in the way Proton Mail or Tuta do; its privacy position rests on being subscription-funded rather than ad-funded.
Pitch: Can I hire Pitch to build my presentation for me?
Pitch doesn't offer custom design services. Instead, users can leverage Pitch Agent for rapid presentation generation or select from 150+ templates. The company can recommend creative agencies familiar with the platform.
SourceFastmail: Can I use my own domain?
Yes, from the Standard plan up, with full alias and masked email support.
Pitch: Does Pitch offer a free trial?
Free trials are available to some customers depending on their needs. Contact support for eligibility information.
SourcePitch: Can I import my existing deck, and in what format?
Yes, you can upload a PPTX file. Users coming from Google Slides, Keynote, or other tools should export to PPTX format first.
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