Gmail vs Librem One
In short: Librem One wins on privacy, Gmail wins on price, and Gmail wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 22 October 2026.
Gmail or Librem One: which should you choose?
- Choose Gmail if you want email without paying for it; a free plan to start on; and a calendar and contacts alongside your mail.
- Librem One is the better pick if you want a provider with no advertising business behind it and apps whose code is public.
| Feature | Gmail | Librem One |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.5 | 2.0 |
| Privacy | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Price | 5.0 | 2.5 |
| Features | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Free (Google One 100 GB for more space) Free; 100 GB about £1.59–£1.99 a month | Librem One $7.99 a month |
| Free plan | Yes, 15 GB shared with Drive | No |
| Storage | 15 GB | Not confirmed |
| Your own domain | No | No |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States | United States |
| 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 | No |
| Aliases | Plus addressing only | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | ✓ Yes |
| 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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The key differences
- Gmail's cheapest plan is Free (Google One 100 GB for more space) (Free; 100 GB about £1.59–£1.99 a month); Librem One's is Librem One ($7.99 a month).
- Gmail has a free plan (15 GB shared with Drive); Librem One has no free plan.
- Space: Gmail gives 15 GB of storage, Librem One storage not confirmed.
- Gmail keeps your mail in the United States and worldwide, while Librem One keeps it in Not confirmed.
- Gmail (or its parent company) makes money from advertising; Librem One doesn't.
- Aliases: Gmail offers plus addressing only, Librem One yes.
Questions people ask
Is Gmail more private than Librem One?
Librem One scores 1 out of 5 for privacy and Gmail 0. Librem One gives you a provider with no advertising business behind it and apps whose code is public.
Is Gmail cheaper than Librem One?
Gmail costs nothing to start (Free; 100 GB about £1.59–£1.99 a month). Librem One's cheapest plan, Librem One, is $7.99 a month.
Can I use my own domain with Gmail or Librem One?
No, neither lets you use your own domain, so your address stays on theirs.
Where is my email stored with Gmail and Librem One?
Gmail keeps it in the United States and worldwide. Librem One 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 · Librem One news.
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How to switch
Moving to Gmail · Moving from Gmail. Or see all my switching guides.