GMX vs Disroot
Disroot wins on privacy, they tie on price and GMX wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Should you pick GMX or Disroot?
- GMX suits you best if you want 65 GB of storage and more years of history: it started in 1997.
- Disroot suits you best if you want email from a company that doesn't make money from adverts; apps whose code is public; and an account that doesn't need your phone number or ID.
| Feature | GMX | Disroot |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Privacy | 2.0 | 3.5 |
| Price | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Features | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Free Free (paid plans only for German and Austrian residents) | Free Free (donations welcome) |
| Free plan | Yes, with adverts | Yes, 1 GB, run on donations |
| Storage | 65 GB | 1 GB |
| Your own domain | No | By request, with a donation |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Germany | Netherlands |
| Your data is kept in | Germany (European data centres) | Netherlands |
| Founded | 1997 | 2015 |
| Free trial | Free | Free |
| 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 | Up to 10 addresses | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | ✓ Yes |
| Sign up without ID | No | ✓ Yes |
| White label | No | No |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- GMX's cheapest plan is Free (Free (paid plans only for German and Austrian residents)); Disroot's is Free (Free (donations welcome)).
- For free, GMX gives you a free plan (with adverts), and Disroot a free plan (1 GB, run on donations).
- GMX comes with 65 GB of storage and Disroot with 1 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in Germany (European data centres) with GMX, and in the Netherlands with Disroot.
- GMX is based in Germany and Disroot in the Netherlands, so different privacy laws apply.
- Only GMX is part of an advertising business.
- For extra addresses, GMX has up to 10 addresses and Disroot has yes.
GMX and Disroot: your questions
Which is more private, GMX or Disroot?
Disroot scores 3.5 out of 5 for privacy and GMX 2. Disroot gives you email from a company that doesn't make money from adverts, apps whose code is public and an account that doesn't need your phone number or ID.
Which is cheaper, GMX or Disroot?
Their cheapest plans cost about the same: GMX Free (paid plans only for German and Austrian residents), Disroot Free (donations welcome).
Do GMX and Disroot work with my own domain?
No, neither lets you use your own domain, so your address stays on theirs.
Where do GMX and Disroot keep my email?
GMX keeps it in Germany (European data centres). Disroot keeps it in the Netherlands.
Prices and the latest news
No price changes for either since 25 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
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How to switch
Whichever you choose, the move follows the same steps. Pick your two providers for the steps.