CounterMail vs tsoHost
On privacy it's CounterMail. On price it's CounterMail. On features it's CounterMail. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- CounterMail suits you best if you want mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup; the lower price ($4 a month, paid yearly ($49)); and your diary and address book in one place with your email.
- Go for tsoHost if you'd like more room (10 GB, against 4 GB).
| Feature | CounterMail | tsoHost |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Privacy | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Features | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Premium, 12 months $4 a month, paid yearly ($49) | 123 Reg email £1.99 a mailbox a month for the first year, then £47.88 a year (123 Reg) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | 4 GB | 10 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ Built in | No |
| Company based in | Sweden | United Kingdom |
| Your data is kept in | Sweden | United Kingdom |
| Founded | Unknown | Unknown |
| Free trial | Unknown | Unknown |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | No |
| Aliases | Yes | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | Unknown | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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The key differences
- Cheapest plans: CounterMail Premium, 12 months, $4 a month, paid yearly ($49). tsoHost 123 Reg email, £1.99 a mailbox a month for the first year, then £47.88 a year (123 Reg).
- Space: CounterMail gives 4 GB of storage, tsoHost 10 GB of storage.
- CounterMail keeps your mail in Sweden, while tsoHost keeps it in the United Kingdom.
- The companies sit under different laws: CounterMail in Sweden, tsoHost in United Kingdom.
- On encryption, CounterMail encrypts mail end to end, whereas tsoHost doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
Questions people ask
Is CounterMail more private than tsoHost?
CounterMail scores 4 out of 5 for privacy and tsoHost 2.5. CounterMail gives you mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup.
Is CounterMail cheaper than tsoHost?
CounterMail is cheaper. Its Premium, 12 months plan is $4 a month, paid yearly ($49), against £1.99 a mailbox a month for the first year, then £47.88 a year (123 Reg) for tsoHost's 123 Reg email. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with CounterMail or tsoHost?
Yes, both do. CounterMail: Yes. tsoHost: Yes.
Where is my email stored with CounterMail and tsoHost?
CounterMail keeps it in Sweden. tsoHost keeps it in the United Kingdom.
Prices and the latest news
No price changes for either since 25 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
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