mailbox.org vs SimpleLogin
Mailbox.org wins on privacy, they tie on price and mailbox.org wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Should you pick mailbox.org or SimpleLogin?
- Choose mailbox.org if you want 20 GB of storage; freedom to use the mail app you already like; and your diary and address book in one place with your email.
- SimpleLogin suits you best if you want a cheaper plan, at $36 a year (with Proton Pass) and a free plan to start on.
| Feature | mailbox.org | SimpleLogin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Price | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | 5.0 | Not rated |
| Cheapest plan | Standard €3 a month, yearly (from summer 2026) | Premium $36 a year (with Proton Pass) |
| Free plan | No (30-day trial) | Yes, 10 aliases |
| Storage | 20 GB | Forwards only |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | No |
| Company based in | Germany | Switzerland (Proton) |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | EU |
| Founded | 2014 | 2019 |
| Free trial | 30 days free | Free plan |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | No, its own apps only |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | No |
| Aliases | Yes | Unlimited aliases |
| Open-source apps | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| 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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The key differences
- Cheapest plans: mailbox.org Standard, €3 a month, yearly (from summer 2026). SimpleLogin Premium, $36 a year (with Proton Pass).
- mailbox.org has no free plan; SimpleLogin has a free plan (10 aliases).
- Space: mailbox.org gives 20 GB of storage, SimpleLogin no storage, as it forwards mail on.
- mailbox.org keeps your mail in Germany, while SimpleLogin keeps it in the EU.
- The companies sit under different laws: mailbox.org in Germany, SimpleLogin in Switzerland (Proton).
- On encryption, mailbox.org offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas SimpleLogin doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- Mail apps: mailbox.org works in any mail app over IMAP; SimpleLogin only works in its own apps.
- Aliases: mailbox.org offers yes, SimpleLogin unlimited aliases.
Common questions
Is mailbox.org more private than SimpleLogin?
mailbox.org scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and SimpleLogin 3. mailbox.org gives you an account that doesn't need your phone number or ID.
Is mailbox.org cheaper than SimpleLogin?
SimpleLogin is cheaper. Its Premium plan is $36 a year (with Proton Pass), against €3 a month, yearly (from summer 2026) for mailbox.org's Standard. SimpleLogin 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 SimpleLogin?
Yes, both do. mailbox.org: Yes. SimpleLogin: Yes.
Where is my email stored with mailbox.org and SimpleLogin?
mailbox.org keeps it in Germany. SimpleLogin keeps it in the EU.
Can I use mailbox.org and SimpleLogin in Apple Mail or Outlook?
mailbox.org works in any mail app over IMAP. SimpleLogin only works in its own apps.
Recent price changes
- 1 September 2026 mailbox.org: €3.00 (announced 15 July 2026)
- 1 June 2026 mailbox.org: €2.50
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How to switch
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