Kolab Now vs Mythic Beasts
In short: Kolab Now wins on privacy, Mythic Beasts wins on price, and they tie on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Kolab Now suits you best if you want open-source apps.
- Go for Mythic Beasts if you'd like to pay less: From £2 a month (email only) and more years of history: it started in 2000.
| Feature | Kolab Now | Mythic Beasts |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Email only From £2 a month (email only) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | 5 GB | Not confirmed |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Switzerland | United Kingdom |
| Your data is kept in | Switzerland | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2013 | 2000 |
| 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 | 25 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- Kolab Now's cheapest plan is Mailbox (CHF 5 a month); Mythic Beasts's is Email only (From £2 a month (email only)).
- Space: Kolab Now gives 5 GB of storage, Mythic Beasts storage not confirmed.
- Your mail is stored in Switzerland with Kolab Now, and in the United Kingdom with Mythic Beasts.
- The companies sit under different laws: Kolab Now in Switzerland, Mythic Beasts in United Kingdom.
Kolab Now and Mythic Beasts: your questions
Is Kolab Now more private than Mythic Beasts?
Kolab Now scores 3 out of 5 for privacy and Mythic Beasts 2.5. Kolab Now gives you open-source apps.
Is Kolab Now cheaper than Mythic Beasts?
Mythic Beasts is cheaper. Its Email only plan is From £2 a month (email only), against CHF 5 a month for Kolab Now's Mailbox. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with Kolab Now or Mythic Beasts?
Yes, both do. Kolab Now: Yes. Mythic Beasts: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Kolab Now and Mythic Beasts?
Kolab Now keeps it in Switzerland. Mythic Beasts keeps it in the United Kingdom.
Prices and the latest news
No price changes for either since 25 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
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