Rackspace Email Update On Subscription Price Increase On March 2026
Rackspace has sent an email to customers notifying them of a subscription price increase in March 2026. Below is a screenshot of the new prices.
Rackspace email subscription prices will increase from $2.99 to $10, while the Email Plus plan will increase from $3.99 to $12, and Archiving will increase from $3 to $6, effective March 2026 for existing customers. The table below shows the pricing changes.
| Plan | Old Price | New Price | Percentage Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2.99 | $10.00 | 234.45% | |
| Email Plus | $3.99 | $12.00 | 200.75% |
| Archiving | $3.00 | $6.00 | 100% |
We will continue to monitor Rackspace email pricing changes and update them on Rackspace pricing history page.
Alternatives: The most reliable and secure alternative is Proton Mail, whose prices start at $4.99/month or $36.00/year. For a more affordable choice, Zoho Mail costs $0.70/month per user. Other options you may want to consider if you plan to switch include PurelyMail, Google Workspace, Amazon SES, Migadu, Forward Email, Mailcast, Fastmail, and OpenSRS. We are also tracking price changes for all suggested alternatives.