Mailfence vs Krystal
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.
Mailfence or Krystal: which should you choose?
- Mailfence is the better pick if you want a free plan before you pay anything.
- Krystal suits you best if you want a company with a longer track record (since 2002).
| Feature | Mailfence | Krystal |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 | Not rated |
| Privacy | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | Not rated |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Entry €3.50 a month | Email hosting Not confirmed |
| 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) | No |
| Company based in | Belgium | United Kingdom |
| Your data is kept in | Belgium | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2013 | 2002 |
| Free trial | Free plan | 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 | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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How Mailfence and Krystal differ
- On price: Mailfence Entry at €3.50 a month, against Krystal Email hosting at Not confirmed.
- For free, Mailfence gives you a free plan (500 MB–1 GB, no own domain), and Krystal no free plan.
- Mailfence comes with 10 GB of storage and Krystal with storage not confirmed.
- Your mail is stored in Belgium with Mailfence, and in the United Kingdom with Krystal.
- Mailfence is based in Belgium and Krystal in the United Kingdom, so different privacy laws apply.
- Mailfence offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage); Krystal doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
Questions people ask
Which is more private, Mailfence or Krystal?
Mailfence scores 3.5 out of 5 for privacy and Krystal 2.5.
Do Mailfence and Krystal work with my own domain?
Yes, both do. Mailfence: Yes. Krystal: Yes.
Where do Mailfence and Krystal keep my email?
Mailfence keeps it in Belgium. Krystal keeps it in the United Kingdom.
Price changes and news
No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
The latest headlines: Mailfence news · Krystal news.
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