The numbers behind business email.
Pricing pages leave out the awkward parts. We check the plans, run the math, and show our sources. We also study what changes when software gets its own inbox.
2026 report
Business email cost in 2026 for small teams
Compare annual business email costs for teams of 1, 3, 5, and 8, then see the full 13-provider benchmark. Prices were checked July 29, 2026.
Updated October 6, 2026
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Shipmail at $4/month vs current business email prices
See why Shipmail is our best-value pick, then check current prices and limits across 13 providers.
Updated October 6, 2026
2026 report
The state of email for AI agents
A practical look at agent inbox patterns, provider controls, costs, and eight tests for safer email automation.
Updated October 12, 2026
How we work
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