Firefox Relay vs 123 Reg
In short: Firefox Relay wins on privacy, Firefox Relay wins on price, and 123 Reg wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Firefox Relay or 123 Reg?
- Firefox Relay is the better pick if you want the lower price ($0.99 a month); to try it free first; and apps whose code is public.
- 123 Reg is the better pick if you want email at your own domain name; more space for your mail: 10 GB; and freedom to use the mail app you already like.
| Feature | Firefox Relay | 123 Reg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.5 | 2.0 |
| Privacy | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Price | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| Features | Not rated | 3.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Premium $0.99 a month | 10 GB mailbox £1.99 a mailbox a month for the first year, then £47.88 a year |
| Free plan | Yes, 5 aliases | No |
| Storage | Forwards only | 10 GB |
| Your own domain | Own subdomain only | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States (Mozilla) | United Kingdom (GoDaddy) |
| Your data is kept in | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2020 | 2000 |
| Free trial | Free plan | Unknown |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | No, its own apps only | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | No | No |
| Aliases | Unlimited aliases | Yes |
| Open-source apps | ✓ Yes | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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The key differences
- Cheapest plans: Firefox Relay Premium, $0.99 a month. 123 Reg 10 GB mailbox, £1.99 a mailbox a month for the first year, then £47.88 a year.
- For free, Firefox Relay gives you a free plan (5 aliases), and 123 Reg no free plan.
- Firefox Relay comes with no storage, as it forwards mail on and 123 Reg with 10 GB of storage.
- Data location: United States for Firefox Relay, Not confirmed for 123 Reg.
- Firefox Relay is based in the United States (Mozilla) and 123 Reg in the United Kingdom (GoDaddy), so different privacy laws apply.
- 123 Reg lets you bring your own domain name; Firefox Relay doesn't.
- Firefox Relay only works in its own apps, and 123 Reg works in any mail app over IMAP.
- For extra addresses, Firefox Relay has unlimited aliases and 123 Reg has yes.
Firefox Relay and 123 Reg: your questions
Which is more private, Firefox Relay or 123 Reg?
Firefox Relay scores 1 out of 5 for privacy and 123 Reg 0.5. Firefox Relay gives you apps whose code is public.
Which is cheaper, Firefox Relay or 123 Reg?
Firefox Relay is cheaper. Its Premium plan is $0.99 a month, against £1.99 a mailbox a month for the first year, then £47.88 a year for 123 Reg's 10 GB mailbox. Firefox Relay also has a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Do Firefox Relay and 123 Reg work with my own domain?
Only 123 Reg does (Yes). With Firefox Relay your address stays on its own domain.
Where do Firefox Relay and 123 Reg keep my email?
Firefox Relay keeps it in the United States. 123 Reg keeps it in Not confirmed.
Do Firefox Relay and 123 Reg work in other mail apps?
Firefox Relay only works in its own apps. 123 Reg works in any mail app over IMAP.
Prices and the latest news
- 22 October 2026 123 Reg: £1.19 a month, when I checked
The latest headlines: Firefox Relay news · 123 Reg news.
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Moving your email
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