mailbox.org vs eclipso
In short: mailbox.org wins on privacy, eclipso wins on price, and mailbox.org wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick mailbox.org or eclipso?
- Choose mailbox.org if you want an address on your own domain; open-source apps; and to sign up without proving who you are.
- eclipso suits you best if you want a cheaper plan, at €1.49 a month and a free plan to start on.
| Feature | mailbox.org | eclipso |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Standard €3 a month, yearly (from summer 2026) | Connect €1.49 a month |
| Free plan | No (30-day trial) | Yes, 4 GB |
| Storage | 20 GB | 20 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | On paid plans |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | No |
| Company based in | Germany | Germany |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | Germany |
| Founded | 2014 | Unknown |
| Free trial | 30 days free | Free plan (Freemail) |
| 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 | ✓ Yes | No |
| White label | No | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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How mailbox.org and eclipso differ
- On price: mailbox.org Standard at €3 a month, yearly (from summer 2026), against eclipso Connect at €1.49 a month.
- mailbox.org has no free plan; eclipso has a free plan (4 GB).
- On encryption, mailbox.org offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas eclipso doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- You can use your own domain with mailbox.org, but not with eclipso.
Common questions
Is mailbox.org more private than eclipso?
mailbox.org scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and eclipso 2.5. mailbox.org gives you open-source apps and to sign up without proving who you are.
Is mailbox.org cheaper than eclipso?
eclipso is cheaper. Its Connect plan is €1.49 a month, against €3 a month, yearly (from summer 2026) for mailbox.org's Standard. eclipso 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 mailbox.org or eclipso?
Only mailbox.org does (Yes). With eclipso your address stays on its own domain.
Where is my email stored with mailbox.org and eclipso?
Both keep it in Germany.
Price changes and news
- 22 October 2026 eclipso: Free; paid plans not confirmed, when I checked
- 1 September 2026 mailbox.org: €3.00 (announced 15 July 2026)
- 1 June 2026 mailbox.org: €2.50
The latest headlines: mailbox.org news · eclipso news.
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Switching between them
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