Zoho Mail Lite
The Zoho Mail Lite plan costs $1 per user / month, billed annually (no monthly plan).
What the plan includes
Custom-domain email with 5 GB of mail storage per user, or 10 GB for $1.25, plus calendar and tasks. No file storage.
As stated on zoho.comThe plans either side of it
- Forever Free$0one below
One domain and up to 5 users with 5 GB of mail storage each. No IMAP, POP or ActiveSync access; offered only in select data centers.
- Workplace Standard$3 per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly)one above
30 GB of mail storage per user plus WorkDrive, the office apps, Cliq, Meeting and Vault. File storage starts at 100 GB per team.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| addy.io | $1 a month | Yes |
| Apple Mail | $0.99 a month | Yes |
| Zoho TeamInbox | $0.99 a month | No |
| mailbox | $1.12 a month | No |
| Posteo | $1.12 a month | No |
| Purelymail | $0.83 a month | No |
Each tool’s own starting price, within a quarter of what this plan costs. A starting price is not the same plan, so read what each one includes before weighing them against each other.
Zoho Mail Lite questions
How much is the Zoho Mail Lite plan?
The Zoho Mail Lite plan costs $1 per user / month, billed annually (no monthly plan). Custom-domain email with 5 GB of mail storage per user, or 10 GB for $1.25, plus calendar and tasks. No file storage.
What is the difference between Zoho Mail Forever Free and Mail Lite?
Forever Free costs $0 and gives you one domain and up to 5 users with 5 GB of mail storage each. No IMAP, POP or ActiveSync access; offered only in select data centers. Mail Lite costs $1 per user / month, billed annually (no monthly plan) and gives you custom-domain email with 5 GB of mail storage per user, or 10 GB for $1.25, plus calendar and tasks. No file storage.
Is it worth moving from Mail Lite to Workplace Standard?
That depends on what you need. Workplace Standard costs $3 per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly) and adds 30 GB of mail storage per user plus WorkDrive, the office apps, Cliq, Meeting and Vault. File storage starts at 100 GB per team. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does Zoho Mail have a free plan or a trial?
Yes. Forever Free Plan: email hosting for one domain and up to 5 users, with 5 GB of mail storage each. IMAP, POP and ActiveSync are not included, and it is available only in select data centers. There is also a 15-day free trial of the highest edition, no credit card required.
When was this checked?
Oct 5, 2026, against https://www.zoho.com/mail/zohomail-pricing.html. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.