Mailfence vs 123 Reg
Mailfence wins on privacy, Mailfence wins on price and Mailfence wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Mailfence or 123 Reg?
- Mailfence is the better pick if you want your mailbox stored in Belgium; a cheaper plan, at €3.50 a month; and a free plan to start on.
- 123 Reg is the better pick if you want a company with a longer track record (since 2000).
| Feature | Mailfence | 123 Reg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Privacy | 3.5 | 0.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Features | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Entry €3.50 a month | 10 GB mailbox £1.99 a mailbox a month for the first year, then £47.88 a year |
| Free plan | Yes, 500 MB–1 GB, no own domain | No |
| Storage | 10 GB | 10 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | No |
| Company based in | Belgium | United Kingdom (GoDaddy) |
| Your data is kept in | Belgium | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2013 | 2000 |
| Free trial | Free plan | 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 | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- On price: Mailfence Entry at €3.50 a month, against 123 Reg 10 GB mailbox at £1.99 a mailbox a month for the first year, then £47.88 a year.
- For free, Mailfence gives you a free plan (500 MB–1 GB, no own domain), and 123 Reg no free plan.
- Your mail is stored in Belgium with Mailfence, and in Not confirmed with 123 Reg.
- Mailfence is based in Belgium and 123 Reg in the United Kingdom (GoDaddy), so different privacy laws apply.
- Mailfence offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage); 123 Reg doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
Common questions
Which is more private, Mailfence or 123 Reg?
Mailfence scores 3.5 out of 5 for privacy and 123 Reg 0.5. Mailfence gives you your mailbox stored in Belgium.
Which is cheaper, Mailfence or 123 Reg?
Mailfence is cheaper. Its Entry plan is €3.50 a month, against £1.99 a mailbox a month for the first year, then £47.88 a year for 123 Reg's 10 GB mailbox. Mailfence also has a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Do Mailfence and 123 Reg work with my own domain?
Yes, both do. Mailfence: Yes. 123 Reg: Yes.
Where do Mailfence and 123 Reg keep my email?
Mailfence keeps it in Belgium. 123 Reg keeps it in Not confirmed.
Price changes and news
- 22 October 2026 123 Reg: £1.19 a month, when I checked
The latest headlines: Mailfence news · 123 Reg news.
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How to switch
Moving to Mailfence · Moving from Mailfence. Or see all my switching guides.