Mailfence vs CounterMail
CounterMail wins on privacy, they tie on price and Mailfence wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Mailfence or CounterMail: which should you choose?
- Go for Mailfence if you'd like to pay less: €3.50 a month; a free plan before you pay anything; and more room (10 GB, against 4 GB).
- CounterMail suits you best if you want mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup.
| Feature | Mailfence | CounterMail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Privacy | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Price | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Entry €3.50 a month | Premium, 12 months $4 a month, paid yearly ($49) |
| Free plan | Yes, 500 MB–1 GB, no own domain | No |
| Storage | 10 GB | 4 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | ✓ Built in |
| Company based in | Belgium | Sweden |
| Your data is kept in | Belgium | Sweden |
| Founded | 2013 | Unknown |
| 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 | ✓ Yes |
| 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
- Mailfence's cheapest plan is Entry (€3.50 a month); CounterMail's is Premium, 12 months ($4 a month, paid yearly ($49)).
- Mailfence has a free plan (500 MB–1 GB, no own domain); CounterMail has no free plan.
- Space: Mailfence gives 10 GB of storage, CounterMail 4 GB of storage.
- Mailfence keeps your mail in Belgium, while CounterMail keeps it in Sweden.
- The companies sit under different laws: Mailfence in Belgium, CounterMail in Sweden.
- On encryption, Mailfence offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas CounterMail encrypts mail end to end.
Questions people ask
Is Mailfence more private than CounterMail?
CounterMail scores 4 out of 5 for privacy and Mailfence 3.5. CounterMail gives you mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup.
Is Mailfence cheaper than CounterMail?
Mailfence is cheaper. Its Entry plan is €3.50 a month, against $4 a month, paid yearly ($49) for CounterMail's Premium, 12 months. Mailfence 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 Mailfence or CounterMail?
Yes, both do. Mailfence: Yes. CounterMail: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Mailfence and CounterMail?
Mailfence keeps it in Belgium. CounterMail keeps it in Sweden.
Recent price changes
I haven't seen either change its price since I started checking on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Mailfence news · CounterMail news.
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