CraneMail vs MXRoute: Which Email Hosting Service Is Better in 2025?

Have you ever not known how to choose a good email service that works well but is still affordable? I have. CraneMail and MXRoute are two of the most commonly suggested options. I will highlight the comparisons in more details.

Pricing and Plans​

CraneMail is affordable and basic. You get a limited number of email accounts and a limited amount of storage. It works well if you only need emails for a small project or for personal use.

MXRoute is more expensive, but with it you receive more storage and additional tools to manage multiple domains. Because MXRoute is stable and reliable, I prefer to use it for client work.

Performance and Reliability​

Have you ever thought about what causes some emails to go to the spam folder? This is why reliable email delivery matters.

• CraneMail is reasonable for small use, but if you are managing many domains and a lot of emails, it can be very slow.
• MXRoute is always fast, regardless of how many domains you are managing. Emails send quickly, and 99% of the time they actually arrive in the users inbox.

Usability Features​

CraneMail offers a straightforward web interface, basic spam filtering, and is easy to use. Ideal if you want something simple and quick.

MXRoute has more options available, strong spam filtering, webmail, and migrations. It's not as straightforward, but it also provides more control. I love that one account can handle such a large number of domains without multiplying the accounts.

Support​

Good support is important when emails don't work.

• CraneMail has friendly support, but is somewhat slow.
• MXRoute has fast response time and also has a great community and guides available. I've had quick, time-saving solutions.