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LCN vs Mox

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

Should you pick LCN or Mox?

  • LCN suits you best if you want your mail kept in the United Kingdom.
  • Choose Mox if you want a free plan before you pay anything and open-source apps anyone can check.
FeatureLCNMox
Overall2.5Not rated
Privacy2.5Not rated
Price2.0Not rated
Features3.5Not rated
Cheapest planStarter
£9.99 per user a month (£1 for the first month), or £109.89 a year
Open source
Free
Free planNoYes, open source
Storage5 GBNot confirmed
Your own domain✓ Yes✓ Yes
End-to-end encryptionNoNo
Company based in United Kingdom Netherlands
Your data is kept in United KingdomYour own server
FoundedUnknownUnknown
Free trial£1 for the first monthFree to download
Funded by advertisingNoNo
Works in any mail app✓ IMAP and SMTP✓ IMAP and SMTP
Calendar and contactsNoNo
AliasesYesYes
Open-source appsNo✓ Yes
Sign up without IDNoNo
White labelUnknownUnknown
Reader offerNoneNone
Last checked25 October 202625 October 2026

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Where they differ

  • On price: LCN Starter at £9.99 per user a month (£1 for the first month), or £109.89 a year, against Mox Open source at Free.
  • LCN has no free plan; Mox has a free plan (open source).
  • Space: LCN gives 5 GB of storage, Mox storage not confirmed.
  • LCN keeps your mail in the United Kingdom, while Mox keeps it in Your own server.
  • The companies sit under different laws: LCN in United Kingdom, Mox in Netherlands.

Questions people ask

Can I use my own domain with LCN or Mox?

Yes, both do. LCN: Yes. Mox: Yes.

Where is my email stored with LCN and Mox?

LCN keeps it in the United Kingdom. Mox keeps it in Your own server.

Prices and the latest news

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

The latest headlines: LCN news · Mox news.

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Switching between them

Moving between any two providers works the same way. Pick your two providers for the steps.

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