Hushmail vs Mailo
On privacy it's Mailo. On price it's Mailo. On features it's Mailo. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Hushmail or Mailo?
- Choose Mailo if you want your mailbox stored in France; to pay less: From €1.50 a month; and to try it free first.
| Feature | Hushmail | Mailo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 2.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Small Business From $10.79 a month (Small Business) | Premium From €1.50 a month |
| Free plan | No | Yes, free plan |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 20 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ On paid plans |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | No |
| Company based in | Canada | France |
| Your data is kept in | Canada | France |
| Founded | 1999 | Unknown |
| Free trial | No free trial; 60-day money-back guarantee | Free plan |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ 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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How Hushmail and Mailo differ
- Hushmail's cheapest plan is Small Business (From $10.79 a month (Small Business)); Mailo's is Premium (From €1.50 a month).
- Hushmail has no free plan; Mailo has a free plan (free plan).
- Space: Hushmail gives storage not confirmed, Mailo 20 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in Canada with Hushmail, and in France with Mailo.
- The companies sit under different laws: Hushmail in Canada, Mailo in France.
- On encryption, Hushmail offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas Mailo doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
Hushmail and Mailo: your questions
Is Hushmail more private than Mailo?
Mailo scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and Hushmail 1.5. Mailo gives you your mailbox stored in France.
Is Hushmail cheaper than Mailo?
Mailo is cheaper. Its Premium plan is From €1.50 a month, against From $10.79 a month (Small Business) for Hushmail's Small Business. Mailo 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 Hushmail or Mailo?
Yes, both do. Hushmail: Yes. Mailo: On paid plans.
Where is my email stored with Hushmail and Mailo?
Hushmail keeps it in Canada. Mailo keeps it in France.
Recent price changes
- 22 October 2026 Mailo: About €1 a month, when I checked
- 22 October 2026 Hushmail: $5.99 per user a month, when I checked
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