iCloud Mail vs Yandex Mail
In short: iCloud Mail wins on privacy, they tie on price, and iCloud Mail wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
iCloud Mail or Yandex Mail: which should you choose?
- Go for iCloud Mail if you'd like a provider with no advertising business behind it.
- Yandex Mail is the better pick if you want email without paying for it.
| Feature | iCloud Mail | Yandex Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Price | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Features | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | iCloud+ 50 GB £0.99 a month | Free Free |
| Free plan | Yes, 5 GB, no own domain | Yes |
| Storage | 50 GB | Not confirmed |
| Your own domain | ✓ Up to 5 | ✓ On Yandex 360 business plans |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States | Russia |
| Your data is kept in | United States and worldwide | Russia |
| Founded | 2011 | Unknown |
| Free trial | Free (5 GB) | Free; Yandex 360 Premium can be tried for 3 weeks for $0.01 |
| Funded by advertising | No | Yes, or its parent company is |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | Hide My Email | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- On price: iCloud Mail iCloud+ 50 GB at £0.99 a month, against Yandex Mail Free at Free.
- iCloud Mail has a free plan (5 GB, no own domain); Yandex Mail has a free plan ().
- Space: iCloud Mail gives 50 GB of storage, Yandex Mail storage not confirmed.
- iCloud Mail keeps your mail in the United States and worldwide, while Yandex Mail keeps it in Russia.
- The companies sit under different laws: iCloud Mail in United States, Yandex Mail in Russia.
- Yandex Mail (or its parent company) makes money from advertising; iCloud Mail doesn't.
- Aliases: iCloud Mail offers hide my email, Yandex Mail yes.
Common questions
Is iCloud Mail more private than Yandex Mail?
iCloud Mail scores 0.5 out of 5 for privacy and Yandex Mail 0. iCloud Mail gives you a provider with no advertising business behind it.
Is iCloud Mail cheaper than Yandex Mail?
Yandex Mail costs nothing to start (Free). iCloud Mail's cheapest plan, iCloud+ 50 GB, is £0.99 a month. iCloud Mail has a free plan too: 5 GB, no own domain.
Can I use my own domain with iCloud Mail or Yandex Mail?
Yes, both do. iCloud Mail: Up to 5. Yandex Mail: On Yandex 360 business plans.
Where is my email stored with iCloud Mail and Yandex Mail?
iCloud Mail keeps it in the United States and worldwide. Yandex Mail keeps it in Russia.
Recent price changes
- 1 July 2023 iCloud Mail: £0.99 (UK price rise, 2023)
- 1 June 2023 iCloud Mail: £0.79
The latest headlines: iCloud Mail news · Yandex Mail news.
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Switching between them
Moving to iCloud Mail · Moving from iCloud Mail. Or see all my switching guides.