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MXroute vs Forward Email

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MXroute compared with Forward Email
DetailMXrouteForward Email
What it doesNo-nonsense email hosting since 2013. Unlimited domains and accounts on every plan. Privacy-focused email forwarding for custom domains
StageEstablished Established
Founded2013 2017
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelsubscription Not given
PricingSmall plan with 10 GB storage at $59/year, Medium plan with 25 GB storage at $69/year, Large plan with 50 GB storage at $79/year. Larger storage plans available from 100 GB at $100/year up to 1 TB at $550/year, with monthly options available for plans 300 GB and above. All plans include unlimited do Not given
Key features
  • Unlimited domains and accounts
  • SMTP, IMAP, POP3 support
  • Mail forwarding and aliases
  • Sieve filters
  • Built-in webmail client
  • High-reputation IP pool
  • Custom SpamAssassin rules
  • Physical server monitoring
  • White-label reseller plans
  • DMARC reporting
  • Quantum-resistant encryption
  • Open-source codebase
What makes it different
  • Built in-house webmail shaped by customer feedback
  • Completely independent with no private equity or investors
  • No per-seat charges on any plan
  • 100% open-source with both front-end and back-end code available
  • Zero-knowledge architecture where mailboxes are not accessible to the service
  • Unlimited domains and aliases at every pricing tier
  • Standard IMAP/POP3/SMTP protocols unlike competitors
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)64 no change since last check69 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)2931
Citation Flow (Majestic)4573
Referring domains (Majestic)11061954

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