Krystal vs Gandi Mail
They tie on privacy, Gandi Mail wins on price and they tie on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Krystal or Gandi Mail: 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.
| Feature | Krystal | Gandi Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | Not rated | 3.0 |
| Privacy | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | Not rated | 2.5 |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Email hosting Not confirmed | Standard mailbox From £5.99 a mailbox a month, VAT included (£71.86 a year) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 10 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United Kingdom | France |
| Your data is kept in | United Kingdom | France |
| Founded | 2002 | 1999 |
| Free trial | 60-day money-back guarantee | 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 | Unknown | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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How Krystal and Gandi Mail differ
- On price: Krystal Email hosting at Not confirmed, against Gandi Mail Standard mailbox at From £5.99 a mailbox a month, VAT included (£71.86 a year).
- Space: Krystal gives storage not confirmed, Gandi Mail 10 GB of storage.
- Data location: United Kingdom for Krystal, France for Gandi Mail.
- The companies sit under different laws: Krystal in United Kingdom, Gandi Mail in France.
Common questions
Is Krystal more private than Gandi Mail?
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, France for Gandi Mail).
Can I use my own domain with Krystal or Gandi Mail?
Yes, both do. Krystal: Yes. Gandi Mail: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Krystal and Gandi Mail?
Krystal keeps it in the United Kingdom. Gandi Mail keeps it in France.
Recent price changes
No price changes for either since 25 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
The latest headlines: Krystal news · Gandi Mail news.
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