mailbox.org vs Kolab Now
On privacy it's mailbox.org. On price it's mailbox.org. On features it's mailbox.org. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
mailbox.org or Kolab Now: which should you choose?
- Go for mailbox.org if you'd like to pay less: €3 a month, yearly (from summer 2026); more room (20 GB, against 5 GB); and to sign up without proving who you are.
| Feature | mailbox.org | Kolab Now |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Price | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Features | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Standard €3 a month, yearly (from summer 2026) | Mailbox CHF 5 a month |
| Free plan | No (30-day trial) | No |
| Storage | 20 GB | 5 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | No |
| Company based in | Germany | Switzerland |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | Switzerland |
| Founded | 2014 | 2013 |
| 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 | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | Yes | Yes |
| Open-source apps | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| 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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Where they differ
- mailbox.org's cheapest plan is Standard (€3 a month, yearly (from summer 2026)); Kolab Now's is Mailbox (CHF 5 a month).
- mailbox.org has no free plan; Kolab Now has no free plan.
- Space: mailbox.org gives 20 GB of storage, Kolab Now 5 GB of storage.
- Data location: Germany for mailbox.org, Switzerland for Kolab Now.
- The companies sit under different laws: mailbox.org in Germany, Kolab Now in Switzerland.
- On encryption, mailbox.org offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas Kolab Now doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
Questions people ask
Is mailbox.org more private than Kolab Now?
mailbox.org scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and Kolab Now 3. mailbox.org gives you to sign up without proving who you are.
Is mailbox.org cheaper than Kolab Now?
mailbox.org is cheaper. Its Standard plan is €3 a month, yearly (from summer 2026), against CHF 5 a month for Kolab Now's Mailbox. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with mailbox.org or Kolab Now?
Yes, both do. mailbox.org: Yes. Kolab Now: Yes.
Where is my email stored with mailbox.org and Kolab Now?
mailbox.org keeps it in Germany. Kolab Now keeps it in Switzerland.
Prices and the latest 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 · Kolab Now news.
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Switching between them
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