Firefox Relay vs Mythic Beasts
On privacy it's Mythic Beasts. On price it's Firefox Relay. On features it's Mythic Beasts. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Firefox Relay is the better pick if you want a cheaper plan, at $0.99 a month; a free plan before you pay anything; and open-source apps.
- Mythic Beasts is the better pick if you want your mailbox stored in the United Kingdom; to use your own domain, like you@yourname.co.uk; and freedom to use the mail app you already like.
| Feature | Firefox Relay | Mythic Beasts |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | Not rated | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Premium $0.99 a month | Email only From £2 a month (email only) |
| Free plan | Yes, 5 aliases | No |
| Storage | Forwards only | Not confirmed |
| Your own domain | Own subdomain only | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States (Mozilla) | United Kingdom |
| Your data is kept in | United States | United Kingdom |
| 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 | ✓ 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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How Firefox Relay and Mythic Beasts differ
- On price: Firefox Relay Premium at $0.99 a month, against Mythic Beasts Email only at From £2 a month (email only).
- For free, Firefox Relay gives you a free plan (5 aliases), and Mythic Beasts no free plan.
- Firefox Relay comes with no storage, as it forwards mail on and Mythic Beasts with storage not confirmed.
- Your mail is stored in the United States with Firefox Relay, and in the United Kingdom with Mythic Beasts.
- Firefox Relay is based in the United States (Mozilla) and Mythic Beasts in the United Kingdom, so different privacy laws apply.
- Mythic Beasts lets you bring your own domain name; Firefox Relay doesn't.
- Firefox Relay only works in its own apps, and Mythic Beasts works in any mail app over IMAP.
- For extra addresses, Firefox Relay has unlimited aliases and Mythic Beasts has yes.
Firefox Relay and Mythic Beasts: your questions
Which is more private, Firefox Relay or Mythic Beasts?
Mythic Beasts scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and Firefox Relay 1. Mythic Beasts gives you your mailbox stored in the United Kingdom.
Which is cheaper, Firefox Relay or Mythic Beasts?
Firefox Relay is cheaper. Its Premium plan is $0.99 a month, against From £2 a month (email only) for Mythic Beasts's Email only. 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 Mythic Beasts work with my own domain?
Only Mythic Beasts does (Yes). With Firefox Relay your address stays on its own domain.
Where do Firefox Relay and Mythic Beasts keep my email?
Firefox Relay keeps it in the United States. Mythic Beasts keeps it in the United Kingdom.
Do Firefox Relay and Mythic Beasts work in other mail apps?
Firefox Relay only works in its own apps. Mythic Beasts works in any mail app over IMAP.
Recent price changes
Neither price has changed since my first check on 25 October 2026.
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