Firefox Relay vs Hostinger Email
In short: Hostinger Email wins on privacy, Firefox Relay wins on price, and Hostinger Email wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Firefox Relay or Hostinger Email?
- 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.
- Hostinger Email suits you best if you want to use your own domain, like you@yourname.co.uk; more space for your mail: 5 GB; and the choice of any mail app over IMAP.
| Feature | Firefox Relay | Hostinger Email |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Privacy | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| Price | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | Not rated | 3.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Premium $0.99 a month | Starter $0.39 a month on a 48-month term, renews at $1.59 |
| Free plan | Yes, 5 aliases | No |
| Storage | Forwards only | 5 GB |
| Your own domain | Own subdomain only | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States (Mozilla) | Lithuania |
| Your data is kept in | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2020 | 2004 |
| Free trial | Free plan | 30-day money-back guarantee |
| 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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How Firefox Relay and Hostinger Email differ
- Cheapest plans: Firefox Relay Premium, $0.99 a month. Hostinger Email Starter, $0.39 a month on a 48-month term, renews at $1.59.
- Firefox Relay has a free plan (5 aliases); Hostinger Email has no free plan.
- Space: Firefox Relay gives no storage, as it forwards mail on, Hostinger Email 5 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in the United States with Firefox Relay, and in Not confirmed with Hostinger Email.
- The companies sit under different laws: Firefox Relay in United States (Mozilla), Hostinger Email in Lithuania.
- You can use your own domain with Hostinger Email, but not with Firefox Relay.
- Mail apps: Firefox Relay only works in its own apps; Hostinger Email works in any mail app over IMAP.
- Aliases: Firefox Relay offers unlimited aliases, Hostinger Email yes.
Common questions
Is Firefox Relay more private than Hostinger Email?
Hostinger Email scores 1.5 out of 5 for privacy and Firefox Relay 1.
Is Firefox Relay cheaper than Hostinger Email?
Firefox Relay is cheaper. Its Premium plan is $0.99 a month, against $0.39 a month on a 48-month term, renews at $1.59 for Hostinger Email's Starter. 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 Hostinger Email?
Only Hostinger Email does (Yes). With Firefox Relay your address stays on its own domain.
Where is my email stored with Firefox Relay and Hostinger Email?
Firefox Relay keeps it in the United States. Hostinger Email keeps it in Not confirmed.
Can I use Firefox Relay and Hostinger Email in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Firefox Relay only works in its own apps. Hostinger Email works in any mail app over IMAP.
Recent price changes
No price changes for either since 25 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
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