Firefox Relay vs Gandi Mail
On privacy it's Gandi Mail. On price it's Firefox Relay. On features it's Gandi Mail. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Firefox Relay or Gandi Mail: which should you choose?
- Go for Firefox Relay if you'd like the lower price ($0.99 a month); a free plan before you pay anything; and open-source apps.
- Gandi Mail suits you best if you want your email to stay in France; email at your own domain name; and more room (10 GB, against none).
| Feature | Firefox Relay | Gandi Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Privacy | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 5.0 | 2.5 |
| Features | Not rated | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Premium $0.99 a month | Standard mailbox From £5.99 a mailbox a month, VAT included (£71.86 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) | France |
| Your data is kept in | United States | France |
| Founded | 2020 | 1999 |
| 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 | ✓ Yes |
| 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. Gandi Mail Standard mailbox, From £5.99 a mailbox a month, VAT included (£71.86 a year).
- Firefox Relay has a free plan (5 aliases); Gandi Mail has no free plan.
- Space: Firefox Relay gives no storage, as it forwards mail on, Gandi Mail 10 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in the United States with Firefox Relay, and in France with Gandi Mail.
- The companies sit under different laws: Firefox Relay in United States (Mozilla), Gandi Mail in France.
- You can use your own domain with Gandi Mail, but not with Firefox Relay.
- Mail apps: Firefox Relay only works in its own apps; Gandi Mail works in any mail app over IMAP.
- Aliases: Firefox Relay offers unlimited aliases, Gandi Mail yes.
Common questions
Is Firefox Relay more private than Gandi Mail?
Gandi Mail scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and Firefox Relay 1. Gandi Mail gives you your email to stay in France.
Is Firefox Relay cheaper than Gandi Mail?
Firefox Relay is cheaper. Its Premium plan is $0.99 a month, against From £5.99 a mailbox a month, VAT included (£71.86 a year) for Gandi Mail's Standard mailbox. Firefox Relay also has a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with Firefox Relay or Gandi Mail?
Only Gandi Mail does (Yes). With Firefox Relay your address stays on its own domain.
Where is my email stored with Firefox Relay and Gandi Mail?
Firefox Relay keeps it in the United States. Gandi Mail keeps it in France.
Can I use Firefox Relay and Gandi Mail in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Firefox Relay only works in its own apps. Gandi Mail works in any mail app over IMAP.
Recent price changes
Neither price has changed since my first check on 25 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Firefox Relay news · Gandi Mail news.
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How to switch
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