HEY vs Migadu
In short: Migadu wins on privacy, Migadu wins on price, and Migadu wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick HEY or Migadu?
- Choose HEY if you want more room (100 GB, against 5 GB).
- Migadu is the better pick if you want your mail kept in France; to pay less: $19 a year (whole account); and to read your mail in any app, such as Apple Mail, Outlook or Thunderbird.
| Feature | HEY | Migadu |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.0 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 2.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | HEY for You $99 a year (own domain: $12 per user a month) | Micro $19 a year (whole account) |
| Free plan | No (30-day trial) | No |
| Storage | 100 GB | 5 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ On HEY for Domains | ✓ Unlimited |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States | Switzerland |
| Your data is kept in | United States | France |
| 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 | 22 October 2026 |
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How HEY and Migadu differ
- Cheapest plans: HEY HEY for You, $99 a year (own domain: $12 per user a month). Migadu Micro, $19 a year (whole account).
- HEY has no free plan; Migadu has no free plan.
- Space: HEY gives 100 GB of storage, Migadu 5 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in the United States with HEY, and in France with Migadu.
- The companies sit under different laws: HEY in United States, Migadu in Switzerland.
- Mail apps: HEY only works in its own apps; Migadu works in any mail app over IMAP.
HEY and Migadu: your questions
Is HEY more private than Migadu?
Migadu scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and HEY 0.5. Migadu gives you your mail kept in France.
Is HEY cheaper than Migadu?
Migadu is cheaper. Its Micro plan is $19 a year (whole account), 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 Migadu?
Yes, both do. HEY: On HEY for Domains. Migadu: Unlimited.
Where is my email stored with HEY and Migadu?
HEY keeps it in the United States. Migadu keeps it in France.
Can I use HEY and Migadu in Apple Mail or Outlook?
HEY only works in its own apps. Migadu works in any mail app over IMAP.
Price changes and news
Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.
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