mailbox.org vs Fasthosts
In short: mailbox.org wins on privacy, Fasthosts wins on price, and mailbox.org wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Go for mailbox.org if you'd like more room (20 GB, against 2 GB); a calendar and contacts alongside your mail; and open-source apps anyone can check.
- Fasthosts suits you best if you want the lower price (From £1 a month for the first year) and a provider that's been going since 1998.
| Feature | mailbox.org | Fasthosts |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Features | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Standard €3 a month, yearly (from summer 2026) | Email From £1 a month for the first year |
| Free plan | No (30-day trial) | No |
| Storage | 20 GB | 2 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | No |
| Company based in | Germany | United Kingdom (IONOS) |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2014 | 1998 |
| Free trial | 30 days free | Unknown |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | No |
| 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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The key differences
- Cheapest plans: mailbox.org Standard, €3 a month, yearly (from summer 2026). Fasthosts Email, From £1 a month for the first year.
- mailbox.org has no free plan; Fasthosts has no free plan.
- Space: mailbox.org gives 20 GB of storage, Fasthosts 2 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in Germany with mailbox.org, and in the United Kingdom with Fasthosts.
- The companies sit under different laws: mailbox.org in Germany, Fasthosts in United Kingdom (IONOS).
- On encryption, mailbox.org offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas Fasthosts doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
Common questions
Is mailbox.org more private than Fasthosts?
mailbox.org scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and Fasthosts 2.5. mailbox.org gives you open-source apps anyone can check and to sign up without proving who you are.
Is mailbox.org cheaper than Fasthosts?
Fasthosts is cheaper. Its Email plan is From £1 a month for the first year, against €3 a month, yearly (from summer 2026) for mailbox.org's Standard. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with mailbox.org or Fasthosts?
Yes, both do. mailbox.org: Yes. Fasthosts: Yes.
Where is my email stored with mailbox.org and Fasthosts?
mailbox.org keeps it in Germany. Fasthosts keeps it in the United Kingdom.
Price changes and news
- 1 September 2026 mailbox.org: €3.00 (announced 15 July 2026)
- 1 June 2026 mailbox.org: €2.50
The latest headlines: mailbox.org news · Fasthosts news.
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