Gmail vs 20i
20i wins on privacy, Gmail wins on price and 20i wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Gmail or 20i: which should you choose?
- Choose Gmail if you want a free plan to start on and more room (15 GB, against 10 GB).
- 20i is the better pick if you want your email to stay in the United Kingdom; a company that isn't funded by advertising; and to use your own domain, like you@yourname.co.uk.
| Feature | Gmail | 20i |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.5 | Not rated |
| Privacy | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 5.0 | Not rated |
| Features | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Free (Google One 100 GB for more space) Free; 100 GB about £1.59–£1.99 a month | Email hosting Not confirmed |
| Free plan | Yes, 15 GB shared with Drive | No |
| Storage | 15 GB | 10 GB |
| Your own domain | No | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States | United Kingdom |
| Your data is kept in | United States and worldwide | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2004 | Unknown |
| Free trial | Free | Unknown |
| Funded by advertising | Yes, or its parent company is | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | Plus addressing only | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | ✓ Yes |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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The key differences
- On price: Gmail Free (Google One 100 GB for more space) at Free; 100 GB about £1.59–£1.99 a month, against 20i Email hosting at Not confirmed.
- Gmail has a free plan (15 GB shared with Drive); 20i has no free plan.
- Space: Gmail gives 15 GB of storage, 20i 10 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in the United States and worldwide with Gmail, and in the United Kingdom with 20i.
- The companies sit under different laws: Gmail in United States, 20i in United Kingdom.
- You can use your own domain with 20i, but not with Gmail.
- Gmail (or its parent company) makes money from advertising; 20i doesn't.
- Aliases: Gmail offers plus addressing only, 20i yes.
Common questions
Is Gmail more private than 20i?
20i scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and Gmail 0. 20i gives you your email to stay in the United Kingdom and a company that isn't funded by advertising.
Can I use my own domain with Gmail or 20i?
Only 20i does (Yes). With Gmail your address stays on its own domain.
Where is my email stored with Gmail and 20i?
Gmail keeps it in the United States and worldwide. 20i keeps it in the United Kingdom.
Prices and the latest news
I haven't seen either change its price since I started checking on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Gmail news · 20i news.
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How to switch
Moving to Gmail · Moving from Gmail. Or see all my switching guides.