Mailfence vs Hostinger Email
Mailfence wins on privacy, Hostinger Email wins on price and Mailfence wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Mailfence or Hostinger Email: which should you choose?
- Choose Mailfence if you want your mailbox stored in Belgium; a free plan before you pay anything; and more room (10 GB, against 5 GB).
- Hostinger Email suits you best if you want to pay less: $0.39 a month on a 48-month term, renews at $1.59 and a provider that's been going since 2004.
| Feature | Mailfence | Hostinger Email |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Privacy | 3.5 | 1.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Entry €3.50 a month | Starter $0.39 a month on a 48-month term, renews at $1.59 |
| Free plan | Yes, 500 MB–1 GB, no own domain | No |
| Storage | 10 GB | 5 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | No |
| Company based in | Belgium | Lithuania |
| Your data is kept in | Belgium | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2013 | 2004 |
| Free trial | Free plan | 30-day money-back guarantee |
| 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
- Mailfence's cheapest plan is Entry (€3.50 a month); Hostinger Email's is Starter ($0.39 a month on a 48-month term, renews at $1.59).
- Mailfence has a free plan (500 MB–1 GB, no own domain); Hostinger Email has no free plan.
- Space: Mailfence gives 10 GB of storage, Hostinger Email 5 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in Belgium with Mailfence, and in Not confirmed with Hostinger Email.
- The companies sit under different laws: Mailfence in Belgium, Hostinger Email in Lithuania.
- On encryption, Mailfence offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas Hostinger Email doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
Mailfence and Hostinger Email: your questions
Is Mailfence more private than Hostinger Email?
Mailfence scores 3.5 out of 5 for privacy and Hostinger Email 1.5. Mailfence gives you your mailbox stored in Belgium.
Is Mailfence cheaper than Hostinger Email?
Hostinger Email is cheaper. Its Starter plan is $0.39 a month on a 48-month term, renews at $1.59, 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 Hostinger Email?
Yes, both do. Mailfence: Yes. Hostinger Email: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Mailfence and Hostinger Email?
Mailfence keeps it in Belgium. Hostinger Email keeps it in Not confirmed.
Recent price changes
No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
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