Kolab Now vs Murena Workspace
In short: they tie on privacy, Murena Workspace wins on price, and Kolab Now wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Kolab Now or Murena Workspace?
- Kolab Now suits you best if you want to use your own domain, like you@yourname.co.uk and a provider that's been going since 2013.
- Go for Murena Workspace if you'd like the lower price (€1.99 a month); a free plan before you pay anything; and more space for your mail: 20 GB.
| Feature | Kolab Now | Murena Workspace |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Price | 3.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Mailbox CHF 5 a month | 20 GB €1.99 a month |
| Free plan | No | Yes, 1 GB |
| Storage | 5 GB | 20 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | No |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Switzerland | France |
| Your data is kept in | Switzerland | France |
| Founded | 2013 | 2018 |
| Free trial | Unknown | Free plan |
| 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 | ✓ Yes |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | Unknown | No |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 |
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How Kolab Now and Murena Workspace differ
- On price: Kolab Now Mailbox at CHF 5 a month, against Murena Workspace 20 GB at €1.99 a month.
- Kolab Now has no free plan; Murena Workspace has a free plan (1 GB).
- Space: Kolab Now gives 5 GB of storage, Murena Workspace 20 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in Switzerland with Kolab Now, and in France with Murena Workspace.
- The companies sit under different laws: Kolab Now in Switzerland, Murena Workspace in France.
- You can use your own domain with Kolab Now, but not with Murena Workspace.
Common questions
Is Kolab Now more private than Murena Workspace?
They score the same for privacy: 3 out of 5 each. The differences are in the details, such as where your mail is kept (Switzerland for Kolab Now, France for Murena Workspace).
Is Kolab Now cheaper than Murena Workspace?
Murena Workspace is cheaper. Its 20 GB plan is €1.99 a month, against CHF 5 a month for Kolab Now's Mailbox. Murena Workspace also has a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with Kolab Now or Murena Workspace?
Only Kolab Now does (Yes). With Murena Workspace your address stays on its own domain.
Where is my email stored with Kolab Now and Murena Workspace?
Kolab Now keeps it in Switzerland. Murena Workspace keeps it in France.
Price changes and news
No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
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