Kolab Now vs Migadu
In short: Kolab Now wins on privacy, Migadu wins on price, and they tie on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Kolab Now or Migadu: which should you choose?
- Go for Kolab Now if you'd like apps whose code is public.
- Choose Migadu if you want the lower price ($19 a year (whole account)).
| Feature | Kolab Now | Migadu |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 3.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Mailbox CHF 5 a month | Micro $19 a year (whole account) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | 5 GB | 5 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Unlimited |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Switzerland | Switzerland |
| Your data is kept in | Switzerland | France |
| Founded | 2013 | Unknown |
| Free trial | Unknown | 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 | ✓ Yes | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | Unknown | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 |
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The key differences
- Kolab Now's cheapest plan is Mailbox (CHF 5 a month); Migadu's is Micro ($19 a year (whole account)).
- Data location: Switzerland for Kolab Now, France for Migadu.
Kolab Now and Migadu: your questions
Which is more private, Kolab Now or Migadu?
Kolab Now scores 3 out of 5 for privacy and Migadu 2.5. Kolab Now gives you apps whose code is public.
Which is cheaper, Kolab Now or Migadu?
Migadu is cheaper. Its Micro plan is $19 a year (whole account), against CHF 5 a month for Kolab Now's Mailbox. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Do Kolab Now and Migadu work with my own domain?
Yes, both do. Kolab Now: Yes. Migadu: Unlimited.
Where do Kolab Now and Migadu keep my email?
Kolab Now keeps it in Switzerland. Migadu keeps it in France.
Prices and the latest news
I haven't seen either change its price since I started checking on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Kolab Now 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.