Google Workspace vs GMX
On privacy it's GMX. On price it's GMX. 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.
- Choose GMX if you want your mailbox stored in Germany (European data centres); email without paying for it; and to try it free first.
| Feature | Google Workspace | GMX |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.0 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Price | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Features | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Business Starter £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT | Free Free (paid plans only for German and Austrian residents) |
| Free plan | No | Yes, with adverts |
| Storage | 30 GB | 65 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | No |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States | Germany |
| Your data is kept in | Choice of region only on Business Plus and above | Germany (European data centres) |
| Founded | 2006 | 1997 |
| 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 | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | Yes | Up to 10 addresses |
| 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 GMX differ
- Cheapest plans: Google Workspace Business Starter, £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT. GMX Free, Free (paid plans only for German and Austrian residents).
- Google Workspace has no free plan; GMX has a free plan (with adverts).
- Space: Google Workspace gives 30 GB of storage, GMX 65 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in Choice of region only on Business Plus and above with Google Workspace, and in Germany (European data centres) with GMX.
- The companies sit under different laws: Google Workspace in United States, GMX in Germany.
- You can use your own domain with Google Workspace, but not with GMX.
- Aliases: Google Workspace offers yes, GMX up to 10 addresses.
Google Workspace and GMX: your questions
Is Google Workspace more private than GMX?
GMX scores 2 out of 5 for privacy and Google Workspace 0. GMX gives you your mailbox stored in Germany (European data centres).
Is Google Workspace cheaper than GMX?
GMX costs nothing to start (Free (paid plans only for German and Austrian residents)). 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 GMX?
Only Google Workspace does (Yes). With GMX your address stays on its own domain.
Where is my email stored with Google Workspace and GMX?
Google Workspace keeps it in Choice of region only on Business Plus and above. GMX keeps it in Germany (European data centres).
Recent price changes
No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
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Switching between them
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