HEY vs CounterMail
On privacy it's CounterMail. On price it's CounterMail. On features it's a tie. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
HEY or CounterMail: which should you choose?
- Go for HEY if you'd like more room (100 GB, against 4 GB).
- CounterMail is the better pick if you want mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup; your mailbox stored in Sweden; and a cheaper plan, at $4 a month, paid yearly ($49).
| Feature | HEY | CounterMail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Privacy | 0.5 | 4.0 |
| Price | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Cheapest plan | HEY for You $99 a year (own domain: $12 per user a month) | Premium, 12 months $4 a month, paid yearly ($49) |
| Free plan | No (30-day trial) | No |
| Storage | 100 GB | 4 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ On HEY for Domains | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | ✓ Built in |
| Company based in | United States | Sweden |
| Your data is kept in | United States | Sweden |
| Founded | 2020 | Unknown |
| Free trial | 30 days free on HEY for You; no trial on HEY for Domains | Unknown |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | No, its own apps only | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | Yes | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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The key differences
- On price: HEY HEY for You at $99 a year (own domain: $12 per user a month), against CounterMail Premium, 12 months at $4 a month, paid yearly ($49).
- HEY has no free plan; CounterMail has no free plan.
- Space: HEY gives 100 GB of storage, CounterMail 4 GB of storage.
- HEY keeps your mail in the United States, while CounterMail keeps it in Sweden.
- The companies sit under different laws: HEY in United States, CounterMail in Sweden.
- On encryption, HEY doesn't encrypt mail end to end, whereas CounterMail encrypts mail end to end.
- Mail apps: HEY only works in its own apps; CounterMail works in any mail app over IMAP.
Common questions
Is HEY more private than CounterMail?
CounterMail scores 4 out of 5 for privacy and HEY 0.5. CounterMail gives you mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup and your mailbox stored in Sweden.
Is HEY cheaper than CounterMail?
CounterMail is cheaper. Its Premium, 12 months plan is $4 a month, paid yearly ($49), against $99 a year (own domain: $12 per user a month) for HEY's HEY for You. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with HEY or CounterMail?
Yes, both do. HEY: On HEY for Domains. CounterMail: Yes.
Where is my email stored with HEY and CounterMail?
HEY keeps it in the United States. CounterMail keeps it in Sweden.
Can I use HEY and CounterMail in Apple Mail or Outlook?
HEY only works in its own apps. CounterMail works in any mail app over IMAP.
Price changes and news
No price changes for either since 25 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
The latest headlines: HEY news · CounterMail news.
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Switching between them
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