Hostinger E-mail alternative for small teams
Quick answer: Domailo is an alternative to Hostinger E-mail for those who only need email on the company's domain. It charges per organization, from $5/month ($9/month for 5 people, versus $1.95 on Hostinger E-mail), with shared mailboxes, several domains and a 30-day trial after domain verification and card setup. Who Hostinger E-mail suits best: Very small businesses that want the lowest cost per mailbox and accept a long contract.
Why look for an alternative to Hostinger E-mail?
Hostinger has the lowest entry price per mailbox, but the promotional price requires a 48-month contract and renewal costs more than double. Domailo charges per organization, with a monthly plan, and focuses on shared mailboxes and team access. For one or two mailboxes at the lowest possible cost, Hostinger wins; for a team that shares addresses, Domailo keeps things better organized.
- The promotional price depends on a 48-month contract; renewal costs more than double.
- The pricing page does not mention shared mailboxes or delegation.
- Billing per mailbox: every new address raises the cost.
What customers report
- On Reclame Aqui (rated “Great”, 8.6 from April to September 2026), the most cited problem in the last three years of complaints is undue charges. (Reclame Aqui)
- A report (2026) from a customer whose plan had expired and who, trying to pay, was locked out by a code sent to their own email, which was down because of the expiry. (Reclame Aqui)
Public reports selected on October 12, 2026, linked to their source. They do not represent every customer and were not verified by Domailo.
What changes when switching to Domailo?
- You do not want to be tied to a 48-month contract.
- Several people need to access the same mailboxes, each with their own login.
- You want to control which mailboxes each person sees.
- You want email independent of hosting: renewing or changing the site plan does not touch the mailboxes.
| Criterion | Hostinger E-mail | Domailo |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Per mailbox | Per organization: one price for the team, with limits on people, mailboxes and domains |
| Contract | Promotional price with a 48-month contract; more expensive renewal | Monthly plans with no lock-in or annual paid upfront (12 months for the price of 10), with a 30-day trial and card after domain verification |
| Domains | Not stated on the pricing page consulted | Several domains in the same account: 1, 3 or 10 depending on the plan |
| Shared mailboxes | Not stated on the pricing page consulted | A mailbox can be linked to several people, each with their own login |
| Access | Webmail and clients such as Gmail, Outlook and Apple Mail | Browser, on desktop and phone; no IMAP/POP or native app for now |
| Other apps | Email only | Email only |
How much does the switch cost?
Monthly estimate considering one mailbox per person, on the entry plan of each service (Starter: $0.39 per mailbox, 48-month contract; renews at US$ 1.59).
| People | Hostinger E-mail | Domailo |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $0.78 | $5 (Startup) |
| 5 | $1.95 | $9 (Essential) |
| 20 | $7.80 | $19 (Team) |
When should you stay on Hostinger E-mail?
- You need one or two mailboxes at the lowest possible price.
- You want to use email in Outlook, Apple Mail or another client.
- A long contract is not a problem.
How do you leave Hostinger E-mail and start on Domailo?
- Create your organization on Domailo and add the domain (the domain registration stays where it is).
- Create the mailboxes with the same addresses you use today and link the people on the team.
- Replace the MX, SPF and DKIM records in the DNS with the ones shown in the Domailo dashboard; from then on, new messages arrive on Domailo.
- Keep the Hostinger E-mail account active for a few days to consult or export the history: Domailo does not import old messages.
Want the full side by side? See Domailo vs Hostinger E-mail.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Hostinger so cheap?
The price of US$ 0.39 per mailbox applies to a 48-month contract. At renewal, Starter goes to US$ 1.59 per mailbox, according to the official page.
Does Domailo have a minimum contract?
No. The monthly plan can be canceled whenever you want, and the cancellation takes effect at the end of the paid period.
What is the difference between a user and a mailbox on Domailo?
A user is a person with a login; a mailbox is an email address. One person can access several mailboxes, and a mailbox can be shared by several people.