Yandex Mail
Intelligent email protection software
Email security software
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What is Yandex Mail
Yandex Mail is an email service that includes built-in protections against spam, phishing, and malicious attachments for consumer and organizational mailboxes. It is used by individuals and by organizations that host mail on Yandex infrastructure, typically via web and mobile clients and standard mail protocols. The product combines mailbox features (search, filtering, storage) with automated message filtering and abuse detection. It is generally positioned as a mail platform with native security controls rather than a standalone secure email gateway layered onto an existing mail system.
Native spam and phishing filtering
Yandex Mail includes automated filtering to reduce spam and common phishing attempts before they reach the inbox. Users can manage junk mail behavior through mailbox-level controls such as rules, blocklists, and reporting. Because the filtering is integrated into the mail service, it does not require separate gateway deployment for basic protection.
Integrated mailbox and security controls
Security features are delivered as part of the email platform, alongside standard mailbox capabilities like folders, search, and message rules. This can simplify operations for teams that want one provider for hosting and baseline email protection. It also reduces the need to route mail through an additional third-party security layer for basic filtering use cases.
Multi-client access and administration
Yandex Mail supports common access methods (web, mobile apps, and standard protocols) that fit typical end-user workflows. For organizational use, administration is handled within Yandex’s management interfaces rather than separate security consoles. This can be practical for smaller environments that want centralized mailbox management with built-in protection.
Not a dedicated security gateway
Yandex Mail is primarily an email hosting service, so its security capabilities are oriented around protecting Yandex-hosted mailboxes. Organizations looking for advanced, standalone email security layers (for example, specialized post-delivery remediation, advanced threat hunting, or broad third-party integration) may find fewer dedicated controls than purpose-built email security platforms. This can matter in environments that require security tooling independent of the mail host.
Limited emphasis on encryption workflows
While the service supports standard transport security, it is not primarily positioned around end-to-end email encryption, secure message portals, or policy-driven encryption workflows. Organizations with strict requirements for message-level encryption, key management, and auditable secure delivery may need additional tooling. This is especially relevant for regulated communications where encryption features are a core requirement.
Regional and compliance considerations
Adoption can be constrained by data residency, procurement policies, and regulatory requirements that depend on where services are operated and how data is processed. Some organizations may require specific compliance attestations, third-party audits, or contractual controls that are easier to obtain from vendors focused exclusively on enterprise security. These factors can affect suitability for certain industries and geographies.
Plan & Pricing
| Yandex 360 for Business (corporate mail — includes mail for your domain) | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minimal (Минимальный) | 239 ₽ per user/month (promotional; standard 299 ₽/user/month shown on site) | Designed for teams 2–10 users. Includes corporate mail (mail for domain), spam & phishing protection, 100 GB Yandex.Disk per user, unlimited mailbox, mobile apps, meeting support, priority support. Promotional pricing visible on the official tariff page. |
| Basic / Optimal (Основной) | 359 ₽ per user/month (promotional; listed 519 ₽ before discount) | For companies 10–50 users. 1 TB Yandex.Disk per user, up to 300 Telemost participants, SSO, secure archive of work emails, priority support. |
| Advanced / Extended (Продвинутый) | 1119 ₽ per user/month (promotional; listed 1399 ₽ before discount) | For companies 50–250 users. 3 TB Yandex.Disk per user, up to 500 Telemost participants, SSO, secure archive, priority support. |
| Corporate (Корпоративный) | Custom / contact sales | For organisations >250 employees — all "Basic" features plus centralized access & data protection controls; contact sales for pricing. |
| Yandex 360 (Personal / Premium — includes enhanced Yandex.Mail features) | Price | Key features & notes |
| 200 GB (Для себя) | 166 ₽/month | Personal paid tier: more Disk space, no ads in apps, neurofilters in Mail, "Alice Pro" features, ability to buy "beautiful address" and other premium Mail features. (Shown on official Yandex 360 premium-plans page.) |
| 1 TB | 191 ₽/month (annual billing price shown) | Larger Disk, advanced Mail features, no ads, Alice Pro features. |
| 3 TB and larger | 495 ₽/month (3 TB on promotional pricing shown); 5 TB and 10 TB tiers also listed | Higher upload limits, big-file support, no ads and other premium features. See official personal plans page for exact tier prices and discounts. |
Yandex.Cloud Postbox (transactional / sending service — usage-based):
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go.
Free tier/trial: First 2,000 outbound emails per month free.
Example costs (Yandex.Cloud Postbox docs): 2,001–10,000 emails — $0.66 per 1,000; 10,001–50,000 — $0.57 per 1,000; 50,001+ — $0.49 per 1,000 (USD-region pricing; see docs for regional currency/rate differences).
Discount options: Contact Yandex for large volumes / enterprise terms.
Notes: All pricing shown on official pages is presented in Russian roubles (₽) for typical consumer/business pages; some Yandex.Cloud docs list USD region pricing. Promotional/discounted prices may appear on pages (site shows ongoing promotional discounts). Official product pages referenced for all prices (Yandex 360 business tariffs, Yandex 360 personal premium plans, Yandex.Mail terms, and Yandex.Cloud Postbox docs).
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