Google Workspace vs Inbox.eu
In short: Inbox.eu wins on privacy, Inbox.eu wins on price, and Google Workspace wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Google Workspace or Inbox.eu?
- Google Workspace suits you best if you want your diary and address book in one place with your email.
- Choose Inbox.eu if you want your mailbox stored in Latvia; a provider with no advertising business behind it; and the lower price (€9.99 a user a year).
| Feature | Google Workspace | Inbox.eu |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.0 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Features | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Business Starter £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT | Premium €9.99 a user a year |
| Free plan | No | Trial only (3 emails a day) |
| Storage | 30 GB | 100 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States | Latvia |
| Your data is kept in | Choice of region only on Business Plus and above | Latvia |
| Founded | 2006 | 1998 |
| Free trial | 14 days free | Free 30-day trial; 60-day money-back guarantee |
| 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 | No |
| Aliases | Yes | 5 aliases on Premium |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | Unknown |
| Reader offer | Offer 10% off your first year | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- On price: Google Workspace Business Starter at £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT, against Inbox.eu Premium at €9.99 a user a year.
- Google Workspace has no free plan; Inbox.eu has Trial only (3 emails a day).
- Space: Google Workspace gives 30 GB of storage, Inbox.eu 100 GB of storage.
- Google Workspace keeps your mail in Choice of region only on Business Plus and above, while Inbox.eu keeps it in Latvia.
- The companies sit under different laws: Google Workspace in United States, Inbox.eu in Latvia.
- Google Workspace (or its parent company) makes money from advertising; Inbox.eu doesn't.
- Aliases: Google Workspace offers yes, Inbox.eu 5 aliases on premium.
Google Workspace and Inbox.eu: your questions
Is Google Workspace more private than Inbox.eu?
Inbox.eu scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and Google Workspace 0. Inbox.eu gives you your mailbox stored in Latvia and a provider with no advertising business behind it.
Is Google Workspace cheaper than Inbox.eu?
Inbox.eu is cheaper. Its Premium plan is €9.99 a user a year, against £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT for Google Workspace's Business Starter. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with Google Workspace or Inbox.eu?
Yes, both do. Google Workspace: Yes. Inbox.eu: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Google Workspace and Inbox.eu?
Google Workspace keeps it in Choice of region only on Business Plus and above. Inbox.eu keeps it in Latvia.
Prices and the latest news
Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Google Workspace news · Inbox.eu news.
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Switching between them
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