Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Cloaked, Inc. vs Fastmail
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Cloaked, Inc. |  Fastmail |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $14.99 | €4 |
| Free plan | YesHas it | No |
| Free plan limits | Free one-time data exposure scan | No free plan; 30-day free trial |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Chrome extension, Desktop | Web, iOS, Android |
| Logging policy | End-to-end encrypted with zero-knowledge architecture; no browsing history collected for Cloaked VPN; no advertising cookies; data never sold | Logs technical data such as IP addresses and client identifiers for security, troubleshooting and auditing; IP logs retained for up to one year |
| Jurisdiction | US | AU |
| Protocols | WireGuard | Not confirmed |
| Open source | Not confirmed | No |
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Key differences
- Fastmail scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.6.
- Free plan: only Cloaked, Inc..
- Platforms: only Cloaked, Inc. offers Chrome extension, Desktop.
- Platforms: only Fastmail offers Web.
- Support channels: only Cloaked, Inc. offers Chat, Phone.
- Founded is lower at Fastmail: 1999 vs 2020.
Our verdict on each
Cloaked, Inc.
Cloaked bundles a VPN, data broker removal and identity theft protection in a single subscription aimed at households and small teams in the US and Canada. Device cover of 1 to 4 suits people with a small household, and a 14 day trial lets the bundle be tried before a longer commitment.
Fastmail
Fastmail suits readers who want a custom domain and a quick mailbox at a mid-range price, not a privacy-first service with end-to-end encryption in its apps. It ranks 15 on price from among the brands compared here, and its own apps carry no end-to-end encryption.
Score breakdown
| Area | Cloaked, Inc. | Fastmail |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.6Entry price of $14.99 covers the VPN, removal and identity protection, higher than the €6.84 median entry price here. | 9.3Higher |
| Offer | 8.8Higher | 8.7 |
| Privacy | 8.2 | 8.9Higher |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Cloaked, Inc. | Fastmail |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy tools | 51 of 280 | 37 of 280 |
| Secure email and messaging | 9 of 60 | 6 of 60 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Cloaked, Inc. | Fastmail |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free, Budget | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Cloaked, Inc. | Fastmail Pty Ltd |
| Headquarters | United States | Australia |
| Founded | 2020 | 1999Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Help centre |
VPN
| Fact | Cloaked, Inc. | Fastmail |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $14.99 | Not confirmed |
| Long-term plan price | $9.99 | Not confirmed |
| Devices | 1 to 4 | Not confirmed |
| Server countries | from 70 | Not confirmed |
| No-logs audit | Cloaked VPN infrastructure independently audited by third-party security firms | Not confirmed |
| Features | No logs | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Business | Not confirmed |
| Features | TOTP | Not confirmed |
| Owner | Cloaked, Inc. | Not confirmed |
| Longest plan (months) | 12 months | Not confirmed |
Password managers
| Fact | Cloaked, Inc. | Fastmail |
|---|---|---|
| Family plan | Family: you + 3, $29.99/month or $299.99/year | Not confirmed |
| Security audit | SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, PCI DSS v4.0.1 | Not confirmed |
| Encryption | End-to-end encrypted, zero-knowledge architecture | Not confirmed |
Secure email
| Fact | Cloaked, Inc. | Fastmail |
|---|---|---|
| End-to-end encryption | All messages, emails and texts are encrypted inside Cloaked; zero-knowledge architecture with a separate encrypted database per user | No end-to-end encryption in Fastmail's own apps; PGP or S/MIME only via third-party apps |
| Custom domains | Not confirmed | Yes |
Data removal
| Fact | Cloaked, Inc. | Fastmail |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $119.99 | Not confirmed |
| Data brokers covered | from 1,000 | Not confirmed |
| Countries covered | United States, Canada | Not confirmed |
| Removal frequency | Always-on continuous monitoring and re-removal in the background | Not confirmed |
Identity protection
| Fact | Cloaked, Inc. | Fastmail |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance amount | $1,000,000 | Not confirmed |
| Family plan price | $29.99 | Not confirmed |
| Free trial length | 14 days | Not confirmed |
Pros and cons
Cloaked, Inc.
Pros
- Data removal reaches from 1,000 brokers, with monitoring always on and background re-removal.
- Identity theft cover pays $1,000,000, above the €876,962.20 median here.
- The VPN lists no logs, runs on WireGuard and has been independently audited by third-party security firms.
Cons
- Device cover stops at 1 to 4, below the 7 median across the tools compared here.
- Removal and identity protection are stated for US and CA only, so coverage stays in North America.
- The free plan gives Free one-time data exposure scan, so nothing ongoing is covered without paying.
Fastmail
Pros
- Custom domains: yes, so mail runs on an address you own rather than a provider address.
- Platform coverage of web, ios and android means a single account works in a browser and on both mobile platforms.
- Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Australia, Fastmail Pty Ltd operates under AU terms.
Cons
- Technical data such as IP addresses and client identifiers is logged for security, troubleshooting and auditing, and IP logs are kept for a retention period.
- Phone support is not among its email and help centre.
Who each suits
Cloaked, Inc.
Who it suits
- People in the US and Canada who want removal, a VPN and identity cover on one bill.
- Smaller households and families, given device cover of 1 to 4 and a family plan on the price list.
- Teams buying privacy tooling for a small staff, since Cloaked is built for the business segment.
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Hide My Email, at $0.99, if inbox aliases are the whole aim and a full bundle is more than you need.
- EasyOptOuts, at $19.99, if data broker removal is the only job in hand.
- Apple Inc., at $0.99, for alias protection handled inside iCloud rather than a bundle.
Fastmail
Who it suits
- Readers who want mail on a domain they own, since custom domains are supported.
- People who want a single account on web, ios and android and a price to plan around at entry and again at renewal.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who compare entry prices with addy.io at $1 or Apple Hide My Email at $0.99 and want the smaller starting figure.
- Anyone who needs a standing no-cost tier, since the free plan is no and the only introductory offer is a trial.
Current offers
Country by country
| Country | Cloaked, Inc. | Fastmail |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Cloaked, Inc.
What does a Cloaked subscription cost?+
Cloaked starts at $14.99 a month, with an annual option at $119.99. A long-term plan is $9.99, and the family plan begins at $29.99 a month. One fee covers the VPN, data removal and identity theft protection rather than a separate subscription for each.
Is the price the same when I renew?+
The published annual price is $119.99 for a term of 12 months, and 12 months is the longest term listed. Monthly billing is $14.99, so the annual figure is lower than paying the monthly rate over the same period.
Fastmail
How much does Fastmail cost to start?+
The entry plan starts at €4. The free plan is no, and the free plan limits read No free plan; 30-day free trial, so the trial is the only no-cost look. Budget for the paid plan at entry and again at renewal.
Is there a free plan or a free trial?+
The free plan is no, and the free plan limits read No free plan; 30-day free trial, which lists the trial as the only no-cost entry. Nothing carries into a standing account at no charge, so readers who compare services on a permanent no-cost tier should set this one aside.