GMX vs Migadu
In short: Migadu wins on privacy, GMX wins on price, and Migadu wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick GMX or Migadu?
- Choose GMX if you want email without paying for it; a free plan before you pay anything; and more room (65 GB, against 5 GB).
- Migadu suits you best if you want a company that isn't funded by advertising and an address on your own domain.
| Feature | GMX | Migadu |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Free Free (paid plans only for German and Austrian residents) | Micro $19 a year (whole account) |
| Free plan | Yes, with adverts | No |
| Storage | 65 GB | 5 GB |
| Your own domain | No | ✓ Unlimited |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Germany | Switzerland |
| Your data is kept in | Germany (European data centres) | France |
| Founded | 1997 | 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 | ✓ 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 | 22 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- GMX's cheapest plan is Free (Free (paid plans only for German and Austrian residents)); Migadu's is Micro ($19 a year (whole account)).
- GMX has a free plan (with adverts); Migadu has no free plan.
- Space: GMX gives 65 GB of storage, Migadu 5 GB of storage.
- GMX keeps your mail in Germany (European data centres), while Migadu keeps it in France.
- The companies sit under different laws: GMX in Germany, Migadu in Switzerland.
- You can use your own domain with Migadu, but not with GMX.
- GMX (or its parent company) makes money from advertising; Migadu doesn't.
- Aliases: GMX offers up to 10 addresses, Migadu yes.
Common questions
Is GMX more private than Migadu?
Migadu scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and GMX 2. Migadu gives you a company that isn't funded by advertising.
Is GMX cheaper than Migadu?
GMX costs nothing to start (Free (paid plans only for German and Austrian residents)). Migadu's cheapest plan, Micro, is $19 a year (whole account).
Can I use my own domain with GMX or Migadu?
Only Migadu does (Unlimited). With GMX your address stays on its own domain.
Where is my email stored with GMX and Migadu?
GMX keeps it in Germany (European data centres). Migadu keeps it in France.
Prices and the latest news
Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: GMX news · Migadu news.
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How to switch
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