Mailfence vs Fasthosts
On privacy it's Mailfence. On price it's Fasthosts. On features it's Mailfence. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Mailfence or Fasthosts: which should you choose?
- Choose Mailfence if you want a free plan before you pay anything; more space for your mail: 10 GB; and a calendar and contacts alongside your mail.
- Fasthosts suits you best if you want the lower price (From £1 a month for the first year) and a company with a longer track record (since 1998).
| Feature | Mailfence | Fasthosts |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Features | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Entry €3.50 a month | Email From £1 a month for the first year |
| Free plan | Yes, 500 MB–1 GB, no own domain | No |
| Storage | 10 GB | 2 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | No |
| Company based in | Belgium | United Kingdom (IONOS) |
| Your data is kept in | Belgium | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2013 | 1998 |
| 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
- Cheapest plans: Mailfence Entry, €3.50 a month. Fasthosts Email, From £1 a month for the first year.
- Mailfence has a free plan (500 MB–1 GB, no own domain); Fasthosts has no free plan.
- Space: Mailfence gives 10 GB of storage, Fasthosts 2 GB of storage.
- Data location: Belgium for Mailfence, United Kingdom for Fasthosts.
- The companies sit under different laws: Mailfence in Belgium, Fasthosts in United Kingdom (IONOS).
- On encryption, Mailfence offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas Fasthosts doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
Common questions
Is Mailfence more private than Fasthosts?
Mailfence scores 3.5 out of 5 for privacy and Fasthosts 2.5.
Is Mailfence cheaper than Fasthosts?
Fasthosts is cheaper. Its Email plan is From £1 a month for the first year, against €3.50 a month for Mailfence's Entry. 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 Fasthosts?
Yes, both do. Mailfence: Yes. Fasthosts: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Mailfence and Fasthosts?
Mailfence keeps it in Belgium. Fasthosts keeps it in the United Kingdom.
Recent price changes
Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.
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Switching between them
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