Mailfence vs Murena Workspace
Mailfence wins on privacy, Murena Workspace wins on price and Mailfence wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 22 October 2026.
Mailfence or Murena Workspace: which should you choose?
- Mailfence is the better pick if you want to use your own domain, like you@yourname.co.uk and a provider that's been going since 2013.
- Murena Workspace is the better pick if you want a cheaper plan, at €1.99 a month; 20 GB of storage; and open-source apps.
| Feature | Mailfence | Murena Workspace |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Price | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Entry €3.50 a month | 20 GB €1.99 a month |
| Free plan | Yes, 500 MB–1 GB, no own domain | Yes, 1 GB |
| Storage | 10 GB | 20 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | No |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | No |
| Company based in | Belgium | France |
| Your data is kept in | Belgium | France |
| Founded | 2013 | 2018 |
| Free trial | Free plan | Free plan |
| 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 | No |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- Mailfence's cheapest plan is Entry (€3.50 a month); Murena Workspace's is 20 GB (€1.99 a month).
- For free, Mailfence gives you a free plan (500 MB–1 GB, no own domain), and Murena Workspace a free plan (1 GB).
- Mailfence comes with 10 GB of storage and Murena Workspace with 20 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in Belgium with Mailfence, and in France with Murena Workspace.
- Mailfence is based in Belgium and Murena Workspace in France, so different privacy laws apply.
- Mailfence offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage); Murena Workspace doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- Mailfence lets you bring your own domain name; Murena Workspace doesn't.
Mailfence and Murena Workspace: your questions
Which is more private, Mailfence or Murena Workspace?
Mailfence scores 3.5 out of 5 for privacy and Murena Workspace 3.
Which is cheaper, Mailfence or Murena Workspace?
Murena Workspace is cheaper. Its 20 GB plan is €1.99 a month, against €3.50 a month for Mailfence's Entry. Murena Workspace and Mailfence also have a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Do Mailfence and Murena Workspace work with my own domain?
Only Mailfence does (Yes). With Murena Workspace your address stays on its own domain.
Where do Mailfence and Murena Workspace keep my email?
Mailfence keeps it in Belgium. Murena Workspace keeps it in France.
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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