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Hostinger Email vs Mox

On privacy it's Hostinger Email. On price it's Hostinger Email. On features it's Hostinger Email. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.

Hostinger Email or Mox: which should you choose?

  • Choose Mox if you want a free plan before you pay anything and apps whose code is public.
FeatureHostinger EmailMox
Overall3.0Not rated
Privacy1.5Not rated
Price4.5Not rated
Features3.5Not rated
Cheapest planStarter
$0.39 a month on a 48-month term, renews at $1.59
Open source
Free
Free planNoYes, open source
Storage5 GBNot confirmed
Your own domain✓ Yes✓ Yes
End-to-end encryptionNoNo
Company based in Lithuania Netherlands
Your data is kept inNot confirmedYour own server
Founded2004Unknown
Free trial30-day money-back guaranteeFree to download
Funded by advertisingNoNo
Works in any mail app✓ IMAP and SMTP✓ IMAP and SMTP
Calendar and contactsNoNo
AliasesYesYes
Open-source appsNo✓ Yes
Sign up without IDNoNo
White labelUnknownUnknown
Reader offerNoneNone
Last checked25 October 202625 October 2026

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How Hostinger Email and Mox differ

  • Cheapest plans: Hostinger Email Starter, $0.39 a month on a 48-month term, renews at $1.59. Mox Open source, Free.
  • Hostinger Email has no free plan; Mox has a free plan (open source).
  • Space: Hostinger Email gives 5 GB of storage, Mox storage not confirmed.
  • Data location: Not confirmed for Hostinger Email, Your own server for Mox.
  • The companies sit under different laws: Hostinger Email in Lithuania, Mox in Netherlands.

Common questions

Can I use my own domain with Hostinger Email or Mox?

Yes, both do. Hostinger Email: Yes. Mox: Yes.

Where is my email stored with Hostinger Email and Mox?

Hostinger Email keeps it in Not confirmed. Mox keeps it in Your own server.

Prices and the latest news

Neither price has changed since my first check on 25 October 2026.

The latest headlines: Hostinger Email news · Mox news.

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Switching between them

Moving between any two providers works the same way. Pick your two providers for the steps.

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