mailbox.org vs Mythic Beasts
In short: mailbox.org wins on privacy, Mythic Beasts wins on price, and mailbox.org wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
mailbox.org or Mythic Beasts: which should you choose?
- mailbox.org is the better pick if you want apps whose code is public and to sign up without proving who you are.
- Mythic Beasts is the better pick if you want the lower price (From £2 a month (email only)) and a company with a longer track record (since 2000).
| Feature | mailbox.org | Mythic Beasts |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Standard €3 a month, yearly (from summer 2026) | Email only From £2 a month (email only) |
| 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) | No |
| Company based in | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2014 | 2000 |
| 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 | 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 Mythic Beasts differ
- mailbox.org's cheapest plan is Standard (€3 a month, yearly (from summer 2026)); Mythic Beasts's is Email only (From £2 a month (email only)).
- For free, mailbox.org gives you no free plan, and Mythic Beasts no free plan.
- mailbox.org comes with 20 GB of storage and Mythic Beasts with storage not confirmed.
- mailbox.org keeps your mail in Germany, while Mythic Beasts keeps it in the United Kingdom.
- mailbox.org is based in Germany and Mythic Beasts in the United Kingdom, so different privacy laws apply.
- mailbox.org offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage); Mythic Beasts doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
Common questions
Which is more private, mailbox.org or Mythic Beasts?
mailbox.org scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and Mythic Beasts 2.5. mailbox.org gives you apps whose code is public and to sign up without proving who you are.
Which is cheaper, mailbox.org or Mythic Beasts?
Mythic Beasts is cheaper. Its Email only plan is From £2 a month (email only), 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.
Do mailbox.org and Mythic Beasts work with my own domain?
Yes, both do. mailbox.org: Yes. Mythic Beasts: Yes.
Where do mailbox.org and Mythic Beasts keep my email?
mailbox.org keeps it in Germany. Mythic Beasts 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
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