ImprovMX vs Hostpoint
In short: Hostpoint wins on privacy, ImprovMX wins on price, and Hostpoint wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 22 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- ImprovMX suits you best if you want to pay less: $50 a year and to try it free first.
- Hostpoint is the better pick if you want your mailbox stored in Switzerland; 50 GB of storage; and freedom to use the mail app you already like.
| Feature | ImprovMX | Hostpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Features | Not rated | 5.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Light $50 a year | Cloud Office Plus CHF 3 a user a month in the first year, then CHF 5 |
| Free plan | Yes, 1 domain, 25 aliases | No |
| Storage | Forwards only | 50 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Not confirmed | Switzerland |
| Your data is kept in | Not confirmed | Switzerland |
| Founded | Unknown | Unknown |
| Free trial | Free plan | Unknown |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | No, its own apps only | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | No | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | 25 to 200 aliases per domain | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | Unknown | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 |
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How ImprovMX and Hostpoint differ
- ImprovMX's cheapest plan is Light ($50 a year); Hostpoint's is Cloud Office Plus (CHF 3 a user a month in the first year, then CHF 5).
- For free, ImprovMX gives you a free plan (1 domain, 25 aliases), and Hostpoint no free plan.
- ImprovMX comes with no storage, as it forwards mail on and Hostpoint with 50 GB of storage.
- ImprovMX keeps your mail in Not confirmed, while Hostpoint keeps it in Switzerland.
- ImprovMX is based in Not confirmed and Hostpoint in Switzerland, so different privacy laws apply.
- ImprovMX only works in its own apps, and Hostpoint works in any mail app over IMAP.
- For extra addresses, ImprovMX has 25 to 200 aliases per domain and Hostpoint has yes.
Common questions
Which is more private, ImprovMX or Hostpoint?
Hostpoint scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and ImprovMX 0.5. Hostpoint gives you your mailbox stored in Switzerland.
Which is cheaper, ImprovMX or Hostpoint?
ImprovMX is cheaper. Its Light plan is $50 a year, against CHF 3 a user a month in the first year, then CHF 5 for Hostpoint's Cloud Office Plus. ImprovMX also has a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Do ImprovMX and Hostpoint work with my own domain?
Yes, both do. ImprovMX: Yes. Hostpoint: Yes.
Where do ImprovMX and Hostpoint keep my email?
ImprovMX keeps it in Not confirmed. Hostpoint keeps it in Switzerland.
Do ImprovMX and Hostpoint work in other mail apps?
ImprovMX only works in its own apps. Hostpoint works in any mail app over IMAP.
Prices and the latest news
No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
The latest headlines: ImprovMX news · Hostpoint news.
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How to switch
Whichever you choose, the move follows the same steps. Pick your two providers for the steps.