MailoTova
Flat-rate business email hosting on your own domain, starting at $5/month for 10 mailboxes.
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MailTova suits budget-conscious small teams and agencies that want predictable flat-rate pricing for custom-domain email without paying per mailbox. The 1 GB per mailbox storage cap is well below what Google Workspace or Zoho Mail offer at comparable prices, and there is no free tier to test the service before committing. Teams that need calendar, contacts, or collaboration tools built into their email platform should look elsewhere entirely.
What is MailoTova?
MailTova is a business email hosting platform that lets companies create professional addresses on their own domains without managing mail server infrastructure. Plans are priced as flat monthly rates covering a set number of mailboxes, from 10 on the entry tier to 100 on the top tier, with unlimited custom domains included on every plan. Access is available through a browser-based webmail interface or any email client that supports IMAP, SMTP, or POP3.
The service handles DNS-based email authentication automatically, configuring SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and MTA-STS records during domain setup. A REST API and MCP server are documented for teams that want to provision mailboxes or integrate email workflows programmatically. MailTova is aimed at startups, freelancers, small businesses, and agencies that want predictable pricing and branded email without the complexity of self-hosted mail.
How we scored MailoTova
Capability lands at 14 because the 1 GB per mailbox storage cap is a concrete, documented shortfall against the 10 GB+ that industry reviewers recommend, and the service has no calendar, contacts, mobile app, or AI features despite being submitted to an AI tools directory. Ease of use scores 18 because the flat dashboard, automatic DNS authentication setup, and clear documentation lower onboarding friction for non-technical users. Value scores 16: the $5/month Starter plan is genuinely cheap for 10 mailboxes with unlimited domains, but the storage ceiling and absence of a free trial reduce the practical value for most buyers. Delivery scores 10 because the tool is very new (the GitHub issue referencing it is dated 7 days ago), has no independently verified user reviews beyond a handful of Slashdot listings, makes no transparent disclosure of its underlying infrastructure provider, and the 'enterprise-grade' infrastructure claim is unverifiable from public sources.
Pros and cons
What we liked
- Flat-rate pricing covers unlimited custom domains on every plan, making it unusually affordable for agencies managing multiple client brands.
- Automatic SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and MTA-STS setup removes a common technical barrier for non-technical founders setting up business email.
- A published API and MCP server let developers provision mailboxes and integrate email workflows programmatically, a feature uncommon at this price point.
Where it falls short
- Every mailbox on every plan is capped at 1 GB of storage, with no upgrade option currently available. Industry guidance recommends at least 10 GB per mailbox for business use, making this a hard limit for attachment-heavy teams.
- No free tier and no stated free trial period. Buyers must pay before they can evaluate deliverability, webmail quality, or support responsiveness.
- No calendar, contacts, task management, or mobile app. Teams that expect an email host to double as a productivity suite will find MailTova deliberately bare.
Key features
MailoTova pricing
Four paid tiers billed monthly: Starter at $5/mo (10 mailboxes), Team at $9/mo (20 mailboxes), Business at $20/mo (50 mailboxes), and Enterprise at $35/mo (100 mailboxes). All tiers include 1 GB per mailbox and unlimited custom domains. Yearly billing saves roughly 17%. A lifetime deal is also available from $79. No free tier.
| Plan | Price | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $5/mo | 10 mailboxes, 1 GB per mailbox (10 GB total), unlimited custom domains, webmail, IMAP/SMTP/POP3, SPF/DKIM/DMARC. Billed monthly; yearly billing saves ~17%. |
| Team | $9/mo | 20 mailboxes, 1 GB per mailbox (20 GB total), unlimited custom domains, everything in Starter, plus priority delivery monitoring. |
| Business | $20/mo | 50 mailboxes, 1 GB per mailbox (50 GB total), unlimited custom domains, everything in Team, plus priority support. |
| Enterprise | $35/mo | 100 mailboxes, 1 GB per mailbox (100 GB total), unlimited custom domains, everything in Business, priority support. |
Pricing reflects what we saw at time of review (2026-11). Always confirm current pricing on the tool's own site.
Who should use MailoTova?
A freelancer or small agency managing email for several client brands is the clearest fit. The unlimited custom domains feature means you can host hello@clientone.com and support@clienttwo.com under a single $5 or $9 plan, which no per-seat provider matches at that price. A startup that wants professional email on day one, without committing to Google Workspace pricing, can get 10 mailboxes for $5/month and be live in minutes.
Anyone who needs more than 1 GB of inbox storage per person, a built-in calendar, shared contacts, or mobile apps should look elsewhere. Notion AI is in our directory and covers productivity workflows for teams already in Notion, though it is not an email host. For a direct email hosting comparison outside this directory, Google Workspace and Zoho Mail both offer significantly more storage per mailbox and richer collaboration tools, though at higher or per-seat prices.
Skip it if: Teams needing more than 1 GB per mailbox, built-in calendars, or a free trial
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a free plan or free trial?+
No. MailTova has no free tier and does not advertise a free trial. The lowest entry point is the Starter plan at $5/month.
How many mailboxes do I get, and can I add more?+
Plans are tiered by mailbox count: 10 (Starter), 20 (Team), 50 (Business), or 100 (Enterprise). To get more mailboxes you upgrade to the next tier; there is no add-on for individual extra mailboxes.
How much storage does each mailbox have?+
Every mailbox on every plan gets 1 GB. The pricing page notes that extra storage upgrades are coming soon, but no date or price is given.
Can I use multiple domains on one plan?+
Yes. All four plans include unlimited custom domains, so an agency can host email for multiple client brands under a single subscription.
Is there a discount for paying annually?+
Yes. Switching to yearly billing saves roughly 17% compared to the monthly rate. A lifetime deal is also available from a one-time payment of $79, with limited availability.
Does MailTova include a calendar or mobile app?+
No. The service covers email only: webmail, IMAP/SMTP/POP3 access, and email authentication. There is no built-in calendar, contacts manager, or dedicated mobile application.
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