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 support@, press@, or invoices@.
Email forwarding for lean teams
Route custom domain email without buying another inbox.
Forward turns domains and aliases into a routing console for sales, support, founders, agencies, and automation-heavy teams.
sales@yourdomain.com
Forward to founders, CRM, Slack workflows, or any verified destination.
DNS verifiedhello@
founder@gmail.com
support@
team@outlook.com
billing@
finance@company.com
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.
Features
Built for routing, not inbox migration.
Everything is organized around domains, aliases, verified destinations, and delivery visibility.
Aliases
Create role addresses without mailbox sprawl.
Rules
Route by sender, subject, or localpart.
SMTP
Send as your domain from Gmail, apps, and workflows.
Logs
See what forwarded, what bounced, and why.
Compare
Forward versus a full mailbox suite
Forward keeps your current inboxes intact while routing branded addresses, so teams can move faster without paying for another full mailbox stack.
Why teams switch
Less migration. More routing.
Forward is the lighter layer: keep the inbox you already trust, add branded aliases, and route mail with a setup that stays understandable as you grow.
ForwardKeep the inbox you already use
- Existing inboxKeep Gmail, Outlook, or any verified destination.
- Pricing modelPay for domains and routing, not every mailbox seat.
- Best forBranded addresses for sales, support, founders, and ops.
Mailbox suiteFull hosted inboxes and office tools
- Existing inboxUsually migrate or duplicate mailboxes.
- Pricing modelPer user / mailbox.
- Best forFull hosted inboxes and office suite.
Takeaway
Choose Forward when you want branded routing without inbox migration. Choose a mailbox suite when every person truly needs a full hosted mailbox.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is email forwarding?
Email forwarding automatically redirects mail sent to one address to another destination. With Forward, route addresses on your custom domain to the inboxes you already use.
How does catch-all forwarding work?
Catch-all forwarding captures any address at your domain, including typos and uncreated aliases, then routes them to a verified destination.
Do I need technical knowledge to set up Forward?
No. The setup flow shows the exact DNS records and verification steps. If you can update DNS records, you can get live quickly.
Can I keep using Gmail or Outlook?
Yes. Forward routes mail into your existing inboxes, so you can keep the tools your team already knows.
Do I need to change DNS records?
Yes. You’ll add TXT and MX records for verification and routing. Forward shows the exact values to copy.
What’s the difference from Google Workspace?
Forward focuses on routing and forwarding, not full mailbox hosting, so you pay for domains and rules instead of every mailbox seat.
Is my email data secure?
Forward handles mail in real time, uses TLS for transfers, and keeps only the metadata needed for troubleshooting.
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.