Google Workspace vs DuckDuckGo Email Protection
On privacy it's a tie. On price it's DuckDuckGo Email Protection. 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 to use your own domain, like you@yourname.co.uk; more room (30 GB, against none); and freedom to use the mail app you already like.
- Go for DuckDuckGo Email Protection if you'd like email without paying for it and to try it free first.
| Feature | Google Workspace | DuckDuckGo Email Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Privacy | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Price | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Features | 5.0 | Not rated |
| Cheapest plan | Business Starter £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT | Free Free |
| Free plan | No | Yes, unlimited @duck.com aliases |
| Storage | 30 GB | Forwards only |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | No |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States | United States |
| Your data is kept in | Choice of region only on Business Plus and above | United States |
| Founded | 2006 | 2021 |
| Free trial | 14 days free | Free |
| Funded by advertising | Yes, or its parent company is | Yes, or its parent company is |
| 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 | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| 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 DuckDuckGo Email Protection differ
- On price: Google Workspace Business Starter at £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT, against DuckDuckGo Email Protection Free at Free.
- Google Workspace has no free plan; DuckDuckGo Email Protection has a free plan (unlimited @duck.com aliases).
- Space: Google Workspace gives 30 GB of storage, DuckDuckGo Email Protection no storage, as it forwards mail on.
- Google Workspace keeps your mail in Choice of region only on Business Plus and above, while DuckDuckGo Email Protection keeps it in the United States.
- You can use your own domain with Google Workspace, but not with DuckDuckGo Email Protection.
- Mail apps: Google Workspace works in any mail app over IMAP; DuckDuckGo Email Protection only works in its own apps.
- Aliases: Google Workspace offers yes, DuckDuckGo Email Protection unlimited aliases.
Common questions
Is Google Workspace more private than DuckDuckGo Email Protection?
They score the same for privacy: 0 out of 5 each. The differences are in the details, such as where your mail is kept (Choice of region only on Business Plus and above for Google Workspace, the United States for DuckDuckGo Email Protection).
Is Google Workspace cheaper than DuckDuckGo Email Protection?
DuckDuckGo Email Protection costs nothing to start (Free). Google Workspace's cheapest plan, Business Starter, is £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT.
Can I use my own domain with Google Workspace or DuckDuckGo Email Protection?
Only Google Workspace does (Yes). With DuckDuckGo Email Protection your address stays on its own domain.
Where is my email stored with Google Workspace and DuckDuckGo Email Protection?
Google Workspace keeps it in Choice of region only on Business Plus and above. DuckDuckGo Email Protection keeps it in the United States.
Can I use Google Workspace and DuckDuckGo Email Protection in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Google Workspace works in any mail app over IMAP. DuckDuckGo Email Protection only works in its own apps.
Recent price changes
No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
The latest headlines: Google Workspace news · DuckDuckGo Email Protection news.
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How to switch
Moving to Google Workspace · Moving from Google Workspace. Or see all my switching guides.