Mailboxes on your own domain, $2/month each
Most modern server panels (ServerPilot, RunCloud, Laravel Forge) don't offer email hosting at all — you're expected to bolt on a separate Google Workspace or Zoho subscription. ServerVault adds real mailboxes on your own domain as a $2/mailbox/month add-on, straight from the same dashboard you already manage your server from.
To be upfront: this isn't free
Every mailbox you create adds a $2/month billing seat to your subscription — it's not bundled free the way a legacy shared-hosting cPanel plan bundles unlimited mailboxes into its license fee. What it is: a lot cheaper than buying business email separately, and one less account to manage.
Price per mailbox, per month
| Service | Price per mailbox | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ServerVault add-on | $2.00/month | Requires an active Stripe subscription (not available on cash billing) |
| Google Workspace Business Starter | $7.00/user/month ($6.30 with annual billing) | workspace.google.com/pricing, checked August 2026 |
| cPanel & WHM | Included in license ($29.99+/mo) | Unlimited mailboxes bundled — cheapest option at high mailbox counts. See the full cPanel comparison |
Third-party prices checked against vendor pricing pages, August 2026 — confirm current pricing before deciding, plans change.
Frequently asked questions
Is ServerVault email hosting really free?
No — it's a $2/mailbox/month add-on billed through your subscription. It's not bundled into your plan for free. What it saves you is a separate Google Workspace or Zoho account and bill.
Do I need a Stripe subscription to use it?
Yes — mailbox creation currently requires active Stripe billing. If your account is on cash billing, you'll need to switch to Stripe before you can add mailboxes.
Do the other panels (ServerPilot, RunCloud, Forge) offer this?
Not as far as we could find on their public pricing/feature pages. If email hosting matters to you and you're comparing panels, that's worth confirming directly with them before you commit.
What if I need a lot of mailboxes?
Run the math for your mailbox count. At high volumes (50+), a cPanel/WHM license that bundles unlimited mailboxes can come out cheaper than $2 each — see our cPanel comparison for the full breakdown.
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