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How Much Does Email Migration Cost? Complete Pricing Breakdown 2026

Honest pricing for every migration type — from simple IMAP to complex GoDaddy defederation. Includes an interactive cost estimator.

May 9, 2026 11 min read Transparent Pricing

"How much will this cost?" is the first question every business asks. The frustrating answer from most providers: "It depends." This guide gives you actual numbers — what you should expect to pay for different migration types, what drives costs up, and how to avoid overpaying.

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Number of Mailboxes: 25

5500

Migration Complexity

Simple (IMAP, basic cutover)

Standard email only

Standard (GW → M365, GoDaddy)

Email + calendar + contacts

Complex (Tenant-to-tenant, hybrid)

Full tenant with SharePoint/Teams

Estimated Professional Migration Cost

$1,700 – $2,800

Based on 25 mailboxes · standard complexity · includes post-migration support

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Pricing by Migration Type (2026)

Google Workspace → Microsoft 365

Email, calendar, contacts, DNS, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, 60-day support

Standard

Small (5–50 users)

$1,500–$3,500

Medium (50–200 users)

$3,500–$8,000

Enterprise (200+ users)

$8,000–$25,000+

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GoDaddy → Microsoft 365 (with Defederation)

Defederation, email migration, DNS, full tenant setup, 60-day support

Complex

Small (5–50 users)

$1,800–$4,500

Medium (50–200 users)

$4,500–$10,000

Enterprise (200+ users)

$10,000–$30,000+

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Microsoft 365 Tenant-to-Tenant

Email, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, calendar, contacts, permissions

Complex

Small (5–50 users)

$2,500–$6,000

Medium (50–200 users)

$6,000–$15,000

Enterprise (200+ users)

$15,000–$50,000+

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IMAP Migration (any platform)

Email only, DNS, basic deliverability setup

Simple

Small (5–50 users)

$750–$2,000

Medium (50–200 users)

$2,000–$5,000

Enterprise (200+ users)

$5,000–$15,000+

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Rackspace → Microsoft 365

Email, DNS, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, urgent timeline available

Standard

Small (5–50 users)

$1,200–$3,000

Medium (50–200 users)

$3,000–$7,000

Enterprise (200+ users)

$7,000–$20,000+

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What Should Be Included in Your Migration Quote

Email data migration

All emails, folders, attachments, and metadata transferred

Calendar migration

All calendar events, recurring meetings, and invites

Contacts migration

Personal and shared contacts transferred

DNS reconfiguration

MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC records updated

Deliverability testing

Verify emails are not going to spam post-migration

Post-migration support

At least 30 days of support after cutover

Shared mailbox migration

info@, support@, and other shared addresses

Distribution list migration

All-staff and department distribution groups

Watch out for: Quotes that exclude DNS changes, post-migration support, or shared mailboxes. These are often added as expensive extras after the project starts.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Migration Cost

QHow much does email migration cost on average?

Email migration costs vary widely based on user count, complexity, and provider. For a small business (10–50 users), expect $500–$3,000 for a professional migration service. For mid-size businesses (50–200 users), $2,000–$8,000. Enterprise migrations (200+ users) typically run $8,000–$30,000+. DIY migration is free but carries significant risk of downtime and data loss.

QWhat factors affect email migration cost?

The main cost factors are: (1) Number of mailboxes — more users means more time and licensing, (2) Data volume — larger mailboxes take longer to migrate, (3) Migration complexity — GoDaddy defederation, tenant-to-tenant, and hybrid migrations are more complex than simple IMAP migrations, (4) Timeline — rush migrations cost more, (5) Post-migration support — included or separate, (6) Additional services — PST import, SharePoint migration, Teams setup.

QIs it cheaper to migrate email myself or hire a professional?

DIY migration appears free but has hidden costs: your time (typically 20–80 hours for a 25-user migration), risk of downtime (average 4–8 hours of lost productivity per user), risk of data loss, and post-migration issues like emails going to spam. For businesses with 10+ users, professional migration typically costs less than the productivity loss from a failed DIY attempt.

QHow much does Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration cost?

Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration for a 25-user business typically costs $1,500–$3,500 with a professional service. This includes mailbox migration, calendar and contacts transfer, DNS reconfiguration, SPF/DKIM/DMARC setup, and post-migration support. Our fixed-price service starts at $75/mailbox with a minimum of $750.

QHow much does GoDaddy to Microsoft 365 migration cost?

GoDaddy to Microsoft 365 migration is more complex than standard migrations because of GoDaddy's federated tenant architecture. Expect $1,500–$5,000 for a 25-user business. The defederation process (removing GoDaddy's control of your Microsoft 365 tenant) adds complexity and time. Our GoDaddy defederation service has fixed pricing starting at $299.

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