HEY vs SimpleLogin
SimpleLogin wins on privacy, SimpleLogin wins on price and HEY wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
HEY or SimpleLogin: which should you choose?
- Go for HEY if you'd like 100 GB of storage and your diary and address book in one place with your email.
- SimpleLogin is the better pick if you want your mailbox stored in the EU; to pay less: $36 a year (with Proton Pass); and a free plan before you pay anything.
| Feature | HEY | SimpleLogin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.0 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 0.5 | 3.0 |
| Price | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | 4.0 | Not rated |
| Cheapest plan | HEY for You $99 a year (own domain: $12 per user a month) | Premium $36 a year (with Proton Pass) |
| Free plan | No (30-day trial) | Yes, 10 aliases |
| Storage | 100 GB | Forwards only |
| Your own domain | ✓ On HEY for Domains | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States | Switzerland (Proton) |
| Your data is kept in | United States | EU |
| Founded | 2020 | 2019 |
| 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 | No |
| White label | No | No |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- Cheapest plans: HEY HEY for You, $99 a year (own domain: $12 per user a month). SimpleLogin Premium, $36 a year (with Proton Pass).
- HEY has no free plan; SimpleLogin has a free plan (10 aliases).
- Space: HEY gives 100 GB of storage, SimpleLogin no storage, as it forwards mail on.
- Your mail is stored in the United States with HEY, and in the EU with SimpleLogin.
- The companies sit under different laws: HEY in United States, SimpleLogin in Switzerland (Proton).
- Aliases: HEY offers yes, SimpleLogin unlimited aliases.
Common questions
Is HEY more private than SimpleLogin?
SimpleLogin scores 3 out of 5 for privacy and HEY 0.5. SimpleLogin gives you your mailbox stored in the EU and open-source apps.
Is HEY cheaper than SimpleLogin?
SimpleLogin is cheaper. Its Premium plan is $36 a year (with Proton Pass), against $99 a year (own domain: $12 per user a month) for HEY's HEY for You. SimpleLogin also has a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with HEY or SimpleLogin?
Yes, both do. HEY: On HEY for Domains. SimpleLogin: Yes.
Where is my email stored with HEY and SimpleLogin?
HEY keeps it in the United States. SimpleLogin keeps it in the EU.
Can I use HEY and SimpleLogin in Apple Mail or Outlook?
HEY only works in its own apps. SimpleLogin only works in its own apps.
Prices and the latest 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 · SimpleLogin news.
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Switching between them
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