What does email migration cost? Prices and pitfalls explained
From free tools to flat per-mailbox fees: what does email migration really cost? And what to watch for so you do not overpay.
The hidden cost of "free" tools
Free online imapsync tools look attractive, but require your browser to stay open for hours and break on a flaky connection. For large or slow mailboxes you pay with your time and patience.
Flat per-mailbox price versus per GB
Many hosts charge a flat amount per mailbox, even if it holds only a few hundred megabytes. For a small mailbox you then overpay. A price per GB is fairer: you pay exactly for what you move.
With emailmover the first 0.5 GB is free and above that you pay €1 per GB, with no subscription.
What to watch for
Watch for lock-in with "free" migrations from a new host, for costs that only appear after measuring, and for tools that download your mail locally instead of copying server-to-server. Always measure for free first what a migration would cost.