Mailbox suites charge per user
Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 are great when every person needs a full inbox. They get expensive when you only need addresses like support@, press@, or invoices@.
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Custom-domain email forwarding without paying per inbox.
Create addresses like hello@, support@, billing@, and route them to Gmail, Outlook, Slack, or any verified inbox. Forward gives founders, agencies, and small teams professional domain email without managing mailboxes.
Free tier
Start without a credit card
<10 min
Typical first-domain setup
DNS guided
MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC setup help
Keep your current inboxes
Forward to Gmail, Outlook, or any verified destination.
Manage by domain
Add aliases, catch-all rules, and logs from one console.
Scale predictably
Plans grow with domains and routing needs, not mailbox seats.
Live routing map
yourdomain.com
hello@
→
founder@gmail.com
support@
→
team@outlook.com
billing@
→
finance@company.com
DNS verified. Forwarding active.
Included on all plans
- Catch-all email routing
- Verified destinations
- Forwarding logs
- DNS setup guidance
You do not need a full mailbox for every public address.
DNS setup is easy to break
Forward gives you the exact MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC guidance needed to route domain email without guessing which records matter.
Aliases need ownership and logs
Manage aliases, catch-all routing, verified destinations, and forwarding logs from one console instead of scattered registrar settings.
Savings tool
Mailbox Cost Calculator
Compare your current per-mailbox bill with Forward's flat plan pricing. See the monthly gap, annual savings, and plan fit update live.
Estimated savings
$845/yr
Forward coverage
Up to 3 domains
Forward pricing is based on domain count, not mailbox count.
Forward plan
Starter
Domains covered
Up to 3 domains
Annual savings
$845/yr
You keep 10 addresses across 1 domain without paying for extra mailboxes.
| Option | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Google Workspace | $72/mo | $864/yr |
| Forward Starter | $2/mo | $19/yr |
| Estimated savings | $70/mo | $845/yr |
Based on 10 addresses and 1 domain.
Use cases
One domain. Many professional addresses.
Forward is best when you want branded email identities that route into the inboxes your team already uses.
Startups
Route hello@, support@, jobs@, and investors@ before hiring dedicated mailbox users.
Agencies
Manage client domains, aliases, and catch-all routing from one dashboard.
Solo businesses
Look professional with custom-domain email while keeping your existing Gmail or Outlook workflow.
Ecommerce
Route orders@, returns@, wholesale@, and support@ to the right inboxes without extra seats.
Everything you need for professional email forwarding
Built to cover aliases, routing, verification, and automation without mailbox bloat.
Catch-all routing
Receive mail sent to any address at your domain, even if you did not create the alias first.
Alias management
Create addresses like sales@, support@, and billing@, then route each one to verified destinations.
Verified destinations
Require destination ownership before mail can be forwarded, reducing the risk of accidental or unauthorized routing.
Forwarding logs
See recent routing activity so you can debug delivery, confirm alias usage, and spot configuration issues.
DNS guidance
Get clear setup instructions for MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records during domain verification.
API and webhooks
Use API keys and automation features on higher plans to manage forwarding workflows programmatically.
Get Started in Three Simple Steps
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Create Your Account
Sign up in seconds with email verification. No credit card required for the free tier.
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Add Your Domain
Verify ownership via TXT record. Our wizard guides you through MX record setup.
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Configure Aliases
Create aliases, set up catch-all, and define routing rules. Start receiving forwarded emails immediately.
Trust
Built for safe forwarding, not message hoarding.
Forward focuses on routing mail securely while keeping ownership checks and operational visibility in place.
Verified destinations
Forward only to inboxes that have confirmed ownership.
TLS-aware delivery
Use modern mail transport practices and DNS guidance to improve routing reliability.
Operational logs
Inspect metadata needed for troubleshooting without turning Forward into your mailbox archive.
Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when domains grow.
Forward pricing is based on domains and routing needs, not mailbox seats.
Free
$0
/mo
Always free
- 1 domain
- 25 aliases
- 500 forwards/day
- 7-day logs
Best fit
Creator
$5
/mo
$49/year available
- 20 domains
- Unlimited aliases
- 10,000 forwards/day
- 90-day logs
- API access
Business
$29
/mo
$290/year available
- 300 domains
- Unlimited aliases
- 200,000 forwards/day
- 365-day logs
- Priority support
Forward vs mailbox suites
| Need | Forward | Google Workspace / Microsoft 365 |
|---|---|---|
| Custom-domain addresses | Yes, with aliases and catch-all | Yes, usually tied to paid users |
| Existing Gmail or Outlook inbox | Keep it | Usually migrate or duplicate inboxes |
| Pricing model | Domain and plan based | Per user / mailbox |
| Best for | Routing branded addresses | Full hosted inboxes and office suite |
Frequently Asked Questions
Email forwarding automatically redirects emails sent to one address to another destination. With Forward, you can route emails from your custom domain (e.g., hello@yourcompany.com) to your personal inbox or any other email address.
Catch-all forwarding captures all emails sent to any address at your domain, even if the specific alias doesn't exist. This means emails to support@, info@, or any typo will still reach you.
No! Our setup wizard guides you through each step. If you can update your domain's DNS records (we provide exact instructions), you can set up Forward in under 10 minutes.
Yes. Forward routes mail from your custom-domain aliases to the inboxes you already use, so you do not need to migrate your primary inbox.
Yes. You will add domain verification and mail routing records such as TXT and MX records. Forward shows the exact values to copy into your DNS provider.
Forward focuses on email forwarding and routing, not full
email hosting. This means you can keep your existing email
inbox (Gmail, Outlook, etc.) while using professional email
addresses at your domain. It's significantly more affordable
for teams that don't need collaborative inbox features.
Compare Forward vs Google Workspace →
Yes. Forward processes emails in real-time without storing message content long-term. We use TLS encryption for all transfers, and our logs only store metadata for troubleshooting. Your destination emails are verified to prevent unauthorized forwarding.
Ready to route email?
Create your first domain alias today.
Start free, add your domain, verify DNS, and route professional email addresses to the inboxes your team already uses.
Setup guidance
Step-by-step help for MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
Plan advice
Pick the right tier based on domains, aliases, and team size.
Fast troubleshooting
Get help with routing issues, verification, and inbox delivery.