Mailfence vs Gandi Mail
On privacy it's Mailfence. On price it's Mailfence. On features it's a tie. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Mailfence if you want the lower price (€3.50 a month) and a free plan before you pay anything.
- Gandi Mail suits you best if you want a company with a longer track record (since 1999).
| Feature | Mailfence | Gandi Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Privacy | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Entry €3.50 a month | Standard mailbox From £5.99 a mailbox a month, VAT included (£71.86 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 | France |
| Your data is kept in | Belgium | France |
| Founded | 2013 | 1999 |
| 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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How Mailfence and Gandi Mail differ
- Cheapest plans: Mailfence Entry, €3.50 a month. Gandi Mail Standard mailbox, From £5.99 a mailbox a month, VAT included (£71.86 a year).
- Mailfence has a free plan (500 MB–1 GB, no own domain); Gandi Mail has no free plan.
- Data location: Belgium for Mailfence, France for Gandi Mail.
- The companies sit under different laws: Mailfence in Belgium, Gandi Mail in France.
- On encryption, Mailfence offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas Gandi Mail doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
Mailfence and Gandi Mail: your questions
Is Mailfence more private than Gandi Mail?
Mailfence scores 3.5 out of 5 for privacy and Gandi Mail 2.5.
Is Mailfence cheaper than Gandi Mail?
Mailfence is cheaper. Its Entry plan is €3.50 a month, against From £5.99 a mailbox a month, VAT included (£71.86 a year) for Gandi Mail's Standard mailbox. 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 Gandi Mail?
Yes, both do. Mailfence: Yes. Gandi Mail: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Mailfence and Gandi Mail?
Mailfence keeps it in Belgium. Gandi Mail keeps it in France.
Prices and the latest news
No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
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Switching between them
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