Mailfence vs Kolab Now
In short: Mailfence wins on privacy, Mailfence wins on price, and they tie on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Mailfence if you want a cheaper plan, at €3.50 a month; to try it free first; and 10 GB of storage.
- Kolab Now suits you best if you want open-source apps.
| Feature | Mailfence | Kolab Now |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Price | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Entry €3.50 a month | Mailbox CHF 5 a month |
| 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 | Switzerland |
| Your data is kept in | Belgium | Switzerland |
| Founded | 2013 | 2013 |
| 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 | ✓ Yes |
| 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 Kolab Now differ
- On price: Mailfence Entry at €3.50 a month, against Kolab Now Mailbox at CHF 5 a month.
- Mailfence has a free plan (500 MB–1 GB, no own domain); Kolab Now has no free plan.
- Space: Mailfence gives 10 GB of storage, Kolab Now 5 GB of storage.
- Mailfence keeps your mail in Belgium, while Kolab Now keeps it in Switzerland.
- The companies sit under different laws: Mailfence in Belgium, Kolab Now in Switzerland.
- On encryption, Mailfence offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas Kolab Now doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
Questions people ask
Is Mailfence more private than Kolab Now?
Mailfence scores 3.5 out of 5 for privacy and Kolab Now 3.
Is Mailfence cheaper than Kolab Now?
Mailfence is cheaper. Its Entry plan is €3.50 a month, against CHF 5 a month for Kolab Now's 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 Kolab Now?
Yes, both do. Mailfence: Yes. Kolab Now: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Mailfence and Kolab Now?
Mailfence keeps it in Belgium. Kolab Now keeps it in Switzerland.
Prices and the latest news
Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Mailfence news · Kolab Now news.
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How to switch
Moving to Mailfence · Moving from Mailfence. Or see all my switching guides.