Google Workspace vs addy.io
On privacy it's addy.io. On price it's addy.io. On features it's Google Workspace. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Google Workspace is the better pick if you want more room (30 GB, against none); freedom to use the mail app you already like; and your diary and address book in one place with your email.
- Go for addy.io if you'd like your email to stay in the EU; a company that isn't funded by advertising; and to pay less: About $1 a month, yearly.
| Feature | Google Workspace | addy.io |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Privacy | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| Price | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Features | 5.0 | Not rated |
| Cheapest plan | Business Starter £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT | Lite About $1 a month, yearly |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Storage | 30 GB | Forwards only |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States | United Kingdom |
| Your data is kept in | Choice of region only on Business Plus and above | EU |
| Founded | 2006 | 2018 |
| Free trial | 14 days free | Free plan |
| Funded by advertising | Yes, or its parent company is | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | No, its own apps only |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | No |
| Aliases | Yes | Unlimited aliases |
| Open-source apps | No | ✓ Yes |
| Sign up without ID | No | ✓ Yes |
| White label | No | No |
| Reader offer | Offer 10% off your first year | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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How Google Workspace and addy.io differ
- On price: Google Workspace Business Starter at £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT, against addy.io Lite at About $1 a month, yearly.
- Google Workspace has no free plan; addy.io has a free plan ().
- Space: Google Workspace gives 30 GB of storage, addy.io no storage, as it forwards mail on.
- Google Workspace keeps your mail in Choice of region only on Business Plus and above, while addy.io keeps it in the EU.
- The companies sit under different laws: Google Workspace in United States, addy.io in United Kingdom.
- Mail apps: Google Workspace works in any mail app over IMAP; addy.io only works in its own apps.
- Google Workspace (or its parent company) makes money from advertising; addy.io doesn't.
- Aliases: Google Workspace offers yes, addy.io unlimited aliases.
Common questions
Is Google Workspace more private than addy.io?
addy.io scores 3.5 out of 5 for privacy and Google Workspace 0. addy.io gives you your email to stay in the EU, a company that isn't funded by advertising and apps whose code is public.
Is Google Workspace cheaper than addy.io?
addy.io is cheaper. Its Lite plan is About $1 a month, yearly, against £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT for Google Workspace's Business Starter. addy.io also has a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with Google Workspace or addy.io?
Yes, both do. Google Workspace: Yes. addy.io: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Google Workspace and addy.io?
Google Workspace keeps it in Choice of region only on Business Plus and above. addy.io keeps it in the EU.
Can I use Google Workspace and addy.io in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Google Workspace works in any mail app over IMAP. addy.io only works in its own apps.
Recent price changes
I haven't seen either change its price since I started checking on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Google Workspace news · addy.io news.
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How to switch
Moving to Google Workspace · Moving from Google Workspace. Or see all my switching guides.