Gmail vs Thexyz
In short: Thexyz wins on privacy, Gmail wins on price, and Thexyz wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Gmail or Thexyz?
- Gmail is the better pick if you want a mailbox that costs nothing; to try it free first; and more space for your mail: 15 GB.
- Thexyz suits you best if you want a company that isn't funded by advertising and email at your own domain name.
| Feature | Gmail | Thexyz |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| 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 | Email $2.95 a user 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 | Canada |
| Your data is kept in | United States and worldwide | Canada |
| Founded | 2004 | 2007 |
| Free trial | Free | No free trial; 5-day money-back guarantee |
| 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 | 25 October 2026 |
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How Gmail and Thexyz differ
- Gmail's cheapest plan is Free (Google One 100 GB for more space) (Free; 100 GB about £1.59–£1.99 a month); Thexyz's is Email ($2.95 a user a month).
- For free, Gmail gives you a free plan (15 GB shared with Drive), and Thexyz no free plan.
- Gmail comes with 15 GB of storage and Thexyz with 10 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in the United States and worldwide with Gmail, and in Canada with Thexyz.
- Gmail is based in the United States and Thexyz in Canada, so different privacy laws apply.
- Thexyz lets you bring your own domain name; Gmail doesn't.
- Only Gmail is part of an advertising business.
- For extra addresses, Gmail has plus addressing only and Thexyz has yes.
Gmail and Thexyz: your questions
Which is more private, Gmail or Thexyz?
Thexyz scores 0.5 out of 5 for privacy and Gmail 0. Thexyz gives you a company that isn't funded by advertising.
Which is cheaper, Gmail or Thexyz?
Gmail costs nothing to start (Free; 100 GB about £1.59–£1.99 a month). Thexyz's cheapest plan, Email, is $2.95 a user a month.
Do Gmail and Thexyz work with my own domain?
Only Thexyz does (Yes). With Gmail your address stays on its own domain.
Where do Gmail and Thexyz keep my email?
Gmail keeps it in the United States and worldwide. Thexyz keeps it in Canada.
Price changes and news
I haven't seen either change its price since I started checking on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Gmail news · Thexyz news.
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How to switch
Moving to Gmail · Moving from Gmail. Or see all my switching guides.