Gmail vs Blacknight
On privacy it's Blacknight. On price it's Gmail. On features it's Blacknight. Here's everything side by side, last checked 22 October 2026.
Gmail or Blacknight: which should you choose?
- Go for Gmail if you'd like email without paying for it; a free plan before you pay anything; and more space for your mail: 15 GB.
- Blacknight is the better pick if you want a company that isn't funded by advertising and an address on your own domain.
| Feature | Gmail | Blacknight |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Privacy | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| Price | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| 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 | Titan Pro €2.50 a mailbox a month |
| 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 | Ireland |
| Your data is kept in | United States and worldwide | Not confirmed |
| 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 | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 |
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How Gmail and Blacknight differ
- Gmail's cheapest plan is Free (Google One 100 GB for more space) (Free; 100 GB about £1.59–£1.99 a month); Blacknight's is Titan Pro (€2.50 a mailbox a month).
- Gmail has a free plan (15 GB shared with Drive); Blacknight has no free plan.
- Space: Gmail gives 15 GB of storage, Blacknight 10 GB of storage.
- Data location: United States and worldwide for Gmail, Not confirmed for Blacknight.
- The companies sit under different laws: Gmail in United States, Blacknight in Ireland.
- You can use your own domain with Blacknight, but not with Gmail.
- Gmail (or its parent company) makes money from advertising; Blacknight doesn't.
- Aliases: Gmail offers plus addressing only, Blacknight yes.
Questions people ask
Is Gmail more private than Blacknight?
Blacknight scores 1.5 out of 5 for privacy and Gmail 0. Blacknight gives you a company that isn't funded by advertising.
Is Gmail cheaper than Blacknight?
Gmail costs nothing to start (Free; 100 GB about £1.59–£1.99 a month). Blacknight's cheapest plan, Titan Pro, is €2.50 a mailbox a month.
Can I use my own domain with Gmail or Blacknight?
Only Blacknight does (Yes). With Gmail your address stays on its own domain.
Where is my email stored with Gmail and Blacknight?
Gmail keeps it in the United States and worldwide. Blacknight keeps it in Not confirmed.
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 · Blacknight news.
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