Hushmail vs Migadu
In short: Migadu wins on privacy, Migadu wins on price, and they tie on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Hushmail or Migadu?
- Choose Migadu if you want your mail kept in France and the lower price ($19 a year (whole account)).
| Feature | Hushmail | Migadu |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 2.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Small Business From $10.79 a month (Small Business) | Micro $19 a year (whole account) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 5 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Unlimited |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | No |
| Company based in | Canada | Switzerland |
| Your data is kept in | Canada | France |
| Founded | 1999 | Unknown |
| Free trial | No free trial; 60-day money-back guarantee | Unknown |
| 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 | 22 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- On price: Hushmail Small Business at From $10.79 a month (Small Business), against Migadu Micro at $19 a year (whole account).
- Hushmail comes with storage not confirmed and Migadu with 5 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in Canada with Hushmail, and in France with Migadu.
- Hushmail is based in Canada and Migadu in Switzerland, so different privacy laws apply.
- Hushmail offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage); Migadu doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
Hushmail and Migadu: your questions
Which is more private, Hushmail or Migadu?
Migadu scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and Hushmail 1.5. Migadu gives you your mail kept in France.
Which is cheaper, Hushmail or Migadu?
Migadu is cheaper. Its Micro plan is $19 a year (whole account), against From $10.79 a month (Small Business) for Hushmail's Small Business. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Do Hushmail and Migadu work with my own domain?
Yes, both do. Hushmail: Yes. Migadu: Unlimited.
Where do Hushmail and Migadu keep my email?
Hushmail keeps it in Canada. Migadu keeps it in France.
Price changes and news
- 22 October 2026 Hushmail: $5.99 per user a month, when I checked
The latest headlines: Hushmail news · Migadu news.
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How to switch
Whichever you choose, the move follows the same steps. Pick your two providers for the steps.