GMX vs eclipso
In short: eclipso wins on privacy, GMX wins on price, and they tie on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Go for GMX if you'd like email without paying for it and more room (65 GB, against 20 GB).
- eclipso suits you best if you want a company that isn't funded by advertising.
| Feature | GMX | eclipso |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Free Free (paid plans only for German and Austrian residents) | Connect €1.49 a month |
| Free plan | Yes, with adverts | Yes, 4 GB |
| Storage | 65 GB | 20 GB |
| Your own domain | No | On paid plans |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Germany | Germany |
| Your data is kept in | Germany (European data centres) | Germany |
| Founded | 1997 | Unknown |
| Free trial | Free | Free plan (Freemail) |
| 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 | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | Unknown |
| 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)); eclipso's is Connect (€1.49 a month).
- GMX has a free plan (with adverts); eclipso has a free plan (4 GB).
- Space: GMX gives 65 GB of storage, eclipso 20 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in Germany (European data centres) with GMX, and in Germany with eclipso.
- GMX (or its parent company) makes money from advertising; eclipso doesn't.
- Aliases: GMX offers up to 10 addresses, eclipso yes.
GMX and eclipso: your questions
Is GMX more private than eclipso?
eclipso scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and GMX 2. eclipso gives you a company that isn't funded by advertising.
Is GMX cheaper than eclipso?
GMX costs nothing to start (Free (paid plans only for German and Austrian residents)). eclipso's cheapest plan, Connect, is €1.49 a month. eclipso has a free plan too: 4 GB.
Can I use my own domain with GMX or eclipso?
No, neither lets you use your own domain, so your address stays on theirs.
Where is my email stored with GMX and eclipso?
GMX keeps it in Germany (European data centres). eclipso keeps it in Germany.
Price changes and news
- 22 October 2026 eclipso: Free; paid plans not confirmed, when I checked
The latest headlines: GMX news · eclipso news.
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