Mailfence vs Hushmail
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?
- Go for Mailfence if you'd like your email to stay in Belgium; the lower price (€3.50 a month); and a free plan to start on.
- Hushmail suits you best if you want a company with a longer track record (since 1999).
| Feature | Mailfence | Hushmail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 3.5 | 1.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Entry €3.50 a month | Small Business From $10.79 a month (Small Business) |
| Free plan | Yes, 500 MB–1 GB, no own domain | No |
| Storage | 10 GB | Not confirmed |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) |
| Company based in | Belgium | Canada |
| Your data is kept in | Belgium | Canada |
| Founded | 2013 | 1999 |
| Free trial | Free plan | No free trial; 60-day money-back guarantee |
| 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 | No |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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The key differences
- Cheapest plans: Mailfence Entry, €3.50 a month. Hushmail Small Business, From $10.79 a month (Small Business).
- Mailfence has a free plan (500 MB–1 GB, no own domain); Hushmail has no free plan.
- Space: Mailfence gives 10 GB of storage, Hushmail storage not confirmed.
- Data location: Belgium for Mailfence, Canada for Hushmail.
- The companies sit under different laws: Mailfence in Belgium, Hushmail in Canada.
Common questions
Is Mailfence more private than Hushmail?
Mailfence scores 3.5 out of 5 for privacy and Hushmail 1.5. Mailfence gives you your email to stay in Belgium.
Is Mailfence cheaper than Hushmail?
Mailfence is cheaper. Its Entry plan is €3.50 a month, against From $10.79 a month (Small Business) for Hushmail's Small Business. 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 Hushmail?
Yes, both do. Mailfence: Yes. Hushmail: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Mailfence and Hushmail?
Mailfence keeps it in Belgium. Hushmail keeps it in Canada.
Recent price changes
- 22 October 2026 Hushmail: $5.99 per user a month, when I checked
The latest headlines: Mailfence news · Hushmail news.
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How to switch
Moving to Mailfence · Moving from Mailfence. Or see all my switching guides.