Google Workspace vs Firefox Relay
In short: Firefox Relay wins on privacy, Firefox Relay wins on price, and Google Workspace wins on features. The full comparison is below, 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 space for your mail: 30 GB; and freedom to use the mail app you already like.
- Go for Firefox Relay if you'd like email from a company that doesn't make money from adverts; a cheaper plan, at $0.99 a month; and a free plan to start on.
| Feature | Google Workspace | Firefox Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Price | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Features | 5.0 | Not rated |
| Cheapest plan | Business Starter £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT | Premium $0.99 a month |
| Free plan | No | Yes, 5 aliases |
| Storage | 30 GB | Forwards only |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | Own subdomain only |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States | United States (Mozilla) |
| Your data is kept in | Choice of region only on Business Plus and above | United States |
| Founded | 2006 | 2020 |
| 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 | 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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The key differences
- Cheapest plans: Google Workspace Business Starter, £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT. Firefox Relay Premium, $0.99 a month.
- Google Workspace has no free plan; Firefox Relay has a free plan (5 aliases).
- Space: Google Workspace gives 30 GB of storage, Firefox Relay no storage, as it forwards mail on.
- Google Workspace keeps your mail in Choice of region only on Business Plus and above, while Firefox Relay keeps it in the United States.
- The companies sit under different laws: Google Workspace in United States, Firefox Relay in United States (Mozilla).
- You can use your own domain with Google Workspace, but not with Firefox Relay.
- Mail apps: Google Workspace works in any mail app over IMAP; Firefox Relay only works in its own apps.
- Google Workspace (or its parent company) makes money from advertising; Firefox Relay doesn't.
- Aliases: Google Workspace offers yes, Firefox Relay unlimited aliases.
Common questions
Is Google Workspace more private than Firefox Relay?
Firefox Relay scores 1 out of 5 for privacy and Google Workspace 0. Firefox Relay gives you email from a company that doesn't make money from adverts and open-source apps anyone can check.
Is Google Workspace cheaper than Firefox Relay?
Firefox Relay is cheaper. Its Premium plan is $0.99 a month, against £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT for Google Workspace's Business Starter. Firefox Relay 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 Firefox Relay?
Only Google Workspace does (Yes). With Firefox Relay your address stays on its own domain.
Where is my email stored with Google Workspace and Firefox Relay?
Google Workspace keeps it in Choice of region only on Business Plus and above. Firefox Relay keeps it in the United States.
Can I use Google Workspace and Firefox Relay in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Google Workspace works in any mail app over IMAP. Firefox Relay only works in its own apps.
Recent price changes
Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Google Workspace news · Firefox Relay news.
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How to switch
Moving to Google Workspace · Moving from Google Workspace. Or see all my switching guides.