HEY vs addy.io
In short: addy.io wins on privacy, addy.io wins on price, and HEY wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
HEY or addy.io: which should you choose?
- HEY is the better pick if you want more room (100 GB, against none) and calendar and contacts in the same account.
- addy.io suits you best if you want your mail kept in the EU; to pay less: About $1 a month, yearly; and a free plan to start on.
| Feature | HEY | addy.io |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Privacy | 0.5 | 3.5 |
| Price | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| Features | 4.0 | Not rated |
| Cheapest plan | HEY for You $99 a year (own domain: $12 per user a month) | Lite About $1 a month, yearly |
| Free plan | No (30-day trial) | Yes |
| Storage | 100 GB | Forwards only |
| Your own domain | ✓ On HEY for Domains | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States | United Kingdom |
| Your data is kept in | United States | EU |
| Founded | 2020 | 2018 |
| Free trial | 30 days free on HEY for You; no trial on HEY for Domains | Free plan |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | No, its own apps only | 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 | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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How HEY and addy.io differ
- On price: HEY HEY for You at $99 a year (own domain: $12 per user a month), against addy.io Lite at About $1 a month, yearly.
- For free, HEY gives you no free plan, and addy.io a free plan ().
- HEY comes with 100 GB of storage and addy.io with no storage, as it forwards mail on.
- Your mail is stored in the United States with HEY, and in the EU with addy.io.
- HEY is based in the United States and addy.io in the United Kingdom, so different privacy laws apply.
- For extra addresses, HEY has yes and addy.io has unlimited aliases.
HEY and addy.io: your questions
Which is more private, HEY or addy.io?
addy.io scores 3.5 out of 5 for privacy and HEY 0.5. addy.io gives you your mail kept in the EU, apps whose code is public and to sign up without proving who you are.
Which is cheaper, HEY or addy.io?
addy.io is cheaper. Its Lite plan is About $1 a month, yearly, against $99 a year (own domain: $12 per user a month) for HEY's HEY for You. addy.io also has a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Do HEY and addy.io work with my own domain?
Yes, both do. HEY: On HEY for Domains. addy.io: Yes.
Where do HEY and addy.io keep my email?
HEY keeps it in the United States. addy.io keeps it in the EU.
Do HEY and addy.io work in other mail apps?
HEY only works in its own apps. addy.io only works in its own apps.
Recent price changes
No price changes for either since 25 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
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How to switch
Whichever you choose, the move follows the same steps. Pick your two providers for the steps.