mailbox.org vs Hushmail
In short: mailbox.org wins on privacy, mailbox.org 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 Hushmail?
- Choose mailbox.org if you want your mailbox stored in Germany; a cheaper plan, at €3 a month, yearly (from summer 2026); and apps whose code is public.
- Hushmail suits you best if you want more years of history: it started in 1999.
| Feature | mailbox.org | Hushmail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 1.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Standard €3 a month, yearly (from summer 2026) | Small Business From $10.79 a month (Small Business) |
| Free plan | No (30-day trial) | No |
| Storage | 20 GB | Not confirmed |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) |
| Company based in | Germany | Canada |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | Canada |
| Founded | 2014 | 1999 |
| Free trial | 30 days free | No free trial; 60-day money-back guarantee |
| 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 | No |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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How mailbox.org and Hushmail differ
- On price: mailbox.org Standard at €3 a month, yearly (from summer 2026), against Hushmail Small Business at From $10.79 a month (Small Business).
- mailbox.org has no free plan; Hushmail has no free plan.
- Space: mailbox.org gives 20 GB of storage, Hushmail storage not confirmed.
- Your mail is stored in Germany with mailbox.org, and in Canada with Hushmail.
- The companies sit under different laws: mailbox.org in Germany, Hushmail in Canada.
Questions people ask
Is mailbox.org more private than Hushmail?
mailbox.org scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and Hushmail 1.5. mailbox.org gives you your mailbox stored in Germany, apps whose code is public and sign-up without ID.
Is mailbox.org cheaper than Hushmail?
mailbox.org is cheaper. Its Standard plan is €3 a month, yearly (from summer 2026), against From $10.79 a month (Small Business) for Hushmail's Small Business. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with mailbox.org or Hushmail?
Yes, both do. mailbox.org: Yes. Hushmail: Yes.
Where is my email stored with mailbox.org and Hushmail?
mailbox.org keeps it in Germany. Hushmail keeps it in Canada.
Recent price changes
- 22 October 2026 Hushmail: $5.99 per user a month, 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 · Hushmail news.
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Switching between them
Moving to mailbox.org · Moving from mailbox.org. Or see all my switching guides.