Mailfence vs Migadu
Mailfence wins on privacy, Migadu wins on price and they tie on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 22 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Mailfence if you want a free plan to start on and 10 GB of storage.
- Migadu suits you best if you want to pay less: $19 a year (whole account).
| Feature | Mailfence | Migadu |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Entry €3.50 a month | Micro $19 a year (whole account) |
| Free plan | Yes, 500 MB–1 GB, no own domain | No |
| Storage | 10 GB | 5 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Unlimited |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | No |
| Company based in | Belgium | Switzerland |
| Your data is kept in | Belgium | France |
| Founded | 2013 | Unknown |
| 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 | 22 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- On price: Mailfence Entry at €3.50 a month, against Migadu Micro at $19 a year (whole account).
- Mailfence has a free plan (500 MB–1 GB, no own domain); Migadu has no free plan.
- Space: Mailfence gives 10 GB of storage, Migadu 5 GB of storage.
- Data location: Belgium for Mailfence, France for Migadu.
- The companies sit under different laws: Mailfence in Belgium, Migadu in Switzerland.
- On encryption, Mailfence offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas Migadu doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
Mailfence and Migadu: your questions
Is Mailfence more private than Migadu?
Mailfence scores 3.5 out of 5 for privacy and Migadu 2.5.
Is Mailfence cheaper than Migadu?
Migadu is cheaper. Its Micro plan is $19 a year (whole account), 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 Migadu?
Yes, both do. Mailfence: Yes. Migadu: Unlimited.
Where is my email stored with Mailfence and Migadu?
Mailfence keeps it in Belgium. Migadu keeps it in France.
Recent price changes
Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.
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How to switch
Moving to Mailfence · Moving from Mailfence. Or see all my switching guides.