Comparison of webmail providers

General

General information on webmail providers and products

Notes

Software distribution

General information on webmail providers and products

^α some parts of the FastMail web software have been released as free, open-source software. The front-end JavaScript library is released as Overture JS and the rich-text editor as Squire. The data model and various client code was donated to Roundcube for its JMAP implementation.

Features

Note 0: Through AOL Easy Transfer

Note 1: Through AOL My eAddress

Note 2: HTML interface available for legacy browsers or users with JavaScript disabled

Note 3: Since March 12, 2009, POP3 technology rolled out to Windows Live Hotmail customers worldwide. Additionally, the proprietary DeltaSync-protocol is available.

Note 4: Through Windows Live Custom Domains

Note 8: IMAP access available for $14.99 for the first year and $29.99 yearly thereafter

Note 14: Most mail services that do not support POP3 access can be accessed through the FreePOPs mail proxy software.

Note 17: IMAP only available for paid accounts.

Note 18: Gmail restricts the FROM field to registered addresses. e.g. Disposable addresses forbidden.

Note 19: Mailfence does provide an internal Instant Messaging feature for group members.