Infomaniak Mail vs CounterMail
In short: CounterMail wins on privacy, they tie on price, and Infomaniak Mail wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Infomaniak Mail or CounterMail?
- Go for Infomaniak Mail if you'd like a cheaper plan, at CHF 2.29 a month; a free plan to start on; and more room (100 GB, against 4 GB).
- Choose CounterMail if you want end-to-end encryption built in.
| Feature | Infomaniak Mail | CounterMail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Privacy | 2.5 | 4.0 |
| Price | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Mail Service CHF 2.29 a month | Premium, 12 months $4 a month, paid yearly ($49) |
| Free plan | Yes, on an Infomaniak address, no own domain | No |
| Storage | 100 GB | 4 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ 1 | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | ✓ Built in |
| Company based in | Switzerland | Sweden |
| Your data is kept in | Switzerland | Sweden |
| Founded | 1990 | Unknown |
| Free trial | Free plan (my kSuite) | 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 | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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The key differences
- On price: Infomaniak Mail Mail Service at CHF 2.29 a month, against CounterMail Premium, 12 months at $4 a month, paid yearly ($49).
- For free, Infomaniak Mail gives you a free plan (on an Infomaniak address, no own domain), and CounterMail no free plan.
- Infomaniak Mail comes with 100 GB of storage and CounterMail with 4 GB of storage.
- Infomaniak Mail keeps your mail in Switzerland, while CounterMail keeps it in Sweden.
- Infomaniak Mail is based in Switzerland and CounterMail in Sweden, so different privacy laws apply.
- Infomaniak Mail doesn't encrypt mail end to end; CounterMail encrypts mail end to end.
Infomaniak Mail and CounterMail: your questions
Which is more private, Infomaniak Mail or CounterMail?
CounterMail scores 4 out of 5 for privacy and Infomaniak Mail 2.5. CounterMail gives you end-to-end encryption built in.
Which is cheaper, Infomaniak Mail or CounterMail?
Infomaniak Mail is cheaper. Its Mail Service plan is CHF 2.29 a month, against $4 a month, paid yearly ($49) for CounterMail's Premium, 12 months. Infomaniak Mail also has a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Do Infomaniak Mail and CounterMail work with my own domain?
Yes, both do. Infomaniak Mail: 1 domain on its cheapest plan that allows one. CounterMail: Yes.
Where do Infomaniak Mail and CounterMail keep my email?
Infomaniak Mail keeps it in Switzerland. CounterMail keeps it in Sweden.
Price changes and news
No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
The latest headlines: Infomaniak Mail news · CounterMail news.
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How to switch
Whichever you choose, the move follows the same steps. Pick your two providers for the steps.