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Krystal vs 20i

On privacy it's a tie. On price it's a tie. On features it's a tie. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.

Krystal or 20i: which should you choose?

On the facts I track, these two are very close. Try both free where you can, and pick the one whose apps you like using.

FeatureKrystal20i
OverallNot ratedNot rated
Privacy2.52.5
PriceNot ratedNot rated
Features4.54.5
Cheapest planEmail hosting
Not confirmed
Email hosting
Not confirmed
Free planNoNo
StorageNot confirmed10 GB
Your own domain✓ Yes✓ Yes
End-to-end encryptionNoNo
Company based in United Kingdom United Kingdom
Your data is kept in United Kingdom United Kingdom
Founded2002Unknown
Free trial60-day money-back guaranteeUnknown
Funded by advertisingNoNo
Works in any mail app✓ IMAP and SMTP✓ IMAP and SMTP
Calendar and contacts✓ Yes✓ Yes
AliasesYesYes
Open-source appsNoNo
Sign up without IDNoNo
White labelUnknown✓ Yes
Reader offerNoneNone
Last checked25 October 202625 October 2026

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The key differences

  • Space: Krystal gives storage not confirmed, 20i 10 GB of storage.

Krystal and 20i: your questions

Is Krystal more private than 20i?

They score the same for privacy: 2.5 out of 5 each. The differences are in the details, such as where your mail is kept (the United Kingdom for Krystal, the United Kingdom for 20i).

Can I use my own domain with Krystal or 20i?

Yes, both do. Krystal: Yes. 20i: Yes.

Where is my email stored with Krystal and 20i?

Both keep it in the United Kingdom.

Prices and the latest news

Neither price has changed since my first check on 25 October 2026.

The latest headlines: Krystal news · 20i news.

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Switching between them

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