20i vs Atomic Mail
In short: 20i wins on privacy, Atomic Mail wins on price, and 20i wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick 20i or Atomic Mail?
- 20i suits you best if you want your mailbox stored in the United Kingdom; to use your own domain, like you@yourname.co.uk; and the choice of any mail app over IMAP.
- Go for Atomic Mail if you'd like mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup and to try it free first.
| Feature | 20i | Atomic Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | Not rated | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 2.5 | 2.0 |
| Price | Not rated | 3.5 |
| Features | 4.5 | 1.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Email hosting Not confirmed | Plus From $5 a month |
| Free plan | No | Yes, free plan |
| Storage | 10 GB | Not confirmed |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | No |
| End-to-end encryption | No | ✓ Built in |
| Company based in | United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
| Your data is kept in | United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
| Founded | Unknown | Unknown |
| Free trial | Unknown | Free plan |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | No, its own apps only |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | No |
| Aliases | Yes | 10 on free, 15 on Plus |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | ✓ Yes | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- On price: 20i Email hosting at Not confirmed, against Atomic Mail Plus at From $5 a month.
- 20i has no free plan; Atomic Mail has a free plan (free plan).
- Space: 20i gives 10 GB of storage, Atomic Mail storage not confirmed.
- Your mail is stored in the United Kingdom with 20i, and in Not confirmed with Atomic Mail.
- The companies sit under different laws: 20i in United Kingdom, Atomic Mail in Not confirmed.
- On encryption, 20i doesn't encrypt mail end to end, whereas Atomic Mail encrypts mail end to end.
- You can use your own domain with 20i, but not with Atomic Mail.
- Mail apps: 20i works in any mail app over IMAP; Atomic Mail only works in its own apps.
- Aliases: 20i offers yes, Atomic Mail 10 on free, 15 on plus.
Common questions
Is 20i more private than Atomic Mail?
20i scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and Atomic Mail 2. 20i gives you your mailbox stored in the United Kingdom.
Can I use my own domain with 20i or Atomic Mail?
Only 20i does (Yes). With Atomic Mail your address stays on its own domain.
Where is my email stored with 20i and Atomic Mail?
20i keeps it in the United Kingdom. Atomic Mail keeps it in Not confirmed.
Can I use 20i and Atomic Mail in Apple Mail or Outlook?
20i works in any mail app over IMAP. Atomic Mail only works in its own apps.
Price changes and news
- 22 October 2026 Atomic Mail: $4.99 a month yearly ($5.99 monthly), when I checked
The latest headlines: 20i news · Atomic Mail news.
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