GMX vs iRedMail
In short: GMX wins on privacy, GMX wins on price, and GMX wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick GMX or iRedMail?
- Choose GMX if you want your mailbox stored in Germany (European data centres).
- iRedMail suits you best if you want a provider with no advertising business behind it; an address on your own domain; and open-source apps.
| Feature | GMX | iRedMail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | Not rated |
| Privacy | 2.0 | Not rated |
| Price | 5.0 | Not rated |
| Features | 4.0 | Not rated |
| Cheapest plan | Free Free (paid plans only for German and Austrian residents) | Open source Free |
| Free plan | Yes, with adverts | Yes, open source |
| Storage | 65 GB | Not confirmed |
| Your own domain | No | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Germany | Not confirmed |
| Your data is kept in | Germany (European data centres) | Your own server |
| Founded | 1997 | Unknown |
| Free trial | Free | Free to download |
| 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 | No |
| White label | No | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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How GMX and iRedMail differ
- Cheapest plans: GMX Free, Free (paid plans only for German and Austrian residents). iRedMail Open source, Free.
- GMX has a free plan (with adverts); iRedMail has a free plan (open source).
- Space: GMX gives 65 GB of storage, iRedMail storage not confirmed.
- Your mail is stored in Germany (European data centres) with GMX, and in Your own server with iRedMail.
- The companies sit under different laws: GMX in Germany, iRedMail in Not confirmed.
- You can use your own domain with iRedMail, but not with GMX.
- GMX (or its parent company) makes money from advertising; iRedMail doesn't.
- Aliases: GMX offers up to 10 addresses, iRedMail yes.
GMX and iRedMail: your questions
Can I use my own domain with GMX or iRedMail?
Only iRedMail does (Yes). With GMX your address stays on its own domain.
Where is my email stored with GMX and iRedMail?
GMX keeps it in Germany (European data centres). iRedMail keeps it in Your own server.
Price changes and news
No price changes for either since 25 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
The latest headlines: GMX news · iRedMail news.
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