Rackspace Email Review
No-frills hosted business email with 24/7 support.
Rackspace Email is a straightforward hosted-mailbox product: webmail-only at the entry tier, with shared calendars and Office-compatible apps unlocked at Email Plus. It leans on 24x7x365 phone/chat support and free migrations as its main pitch rather than a broad app bundle.
Rackspace's own marketing page advertises Email Plus 'starting at $2.99/mo' while its dedicated pricing page lists $12/mailbox/mo — likely an intro-promo vs. list-price gap, so confirm the live rate at checkout.
Specs, as published by Rackspace Email
| Price | $10/mailbox/mo — Entry 'Rackspace Email' tier, webmail only, no long-term contract. Email Plus (calendar + Office-compatible apps) is $12/mo on the dedicated pricing page, though a separate marketing page advertises it 'starting at $2.99/mo' — treat that lower figure as an unconfirmed promo rate. |
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Mailbox storage (entry tier) | 25 GB |
| Custom domain email | Yes |
| Included apps | Email only — no bundled apps |
| Security features | Anti-spam & anti-virus filtering, 24x7x365 support |
Pros
- 25GB storage at the entry tier
- Free migrations and no long-term contract
- 24x7x365 phone and chat support
- 14-day free trial
Cons
- No productivity-app bundle — email and webmail only at the entry tier
- Shared calendar/contacts require upgrading to Email Plus
- Pricing between Rackspace's own pages is inconsistent — verify the live rate before buying
Best for: Businesses that want plain, reliable hosted mailboxes with real human support and no app-bundle overhead
Prices, plans, and features on this page are set by each provider and can change without notice — what's shown here reflects what was confirmed as of the date noted per provider, not necessarily today's live pricing. Always verify current details on the provider's own site before purchasing.