Mailfence vs Namecheap Private Email
In short: Mailfence wins on privacy, Namecheap Private Email wins on price, and they tie on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 22 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Mailfence is the better pick if you want your mail kept in Belgium; to try it free first; and more space for your mail: 10 GB.
- Namecheap Private Email suits you best if you want a cheaper plan, at From about $1 a month and more years of history: it started in 2000.
| Feature | Mailfence | Namecheap Private Email |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 3.5 | 0.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Entry €3.50 a month | Starter From about $1 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 | United States |
| Your data is kept in | Belgium | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2013 | 2000 |
| 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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The key differences
- Cheapest plans: Mailfence Entry, €3.50 a month. Namecheap Private Email Starter, From about $1 a month.
- For free, Mailfence gives you a free plan (500 MB–1 GB, no own domain), and Namecheap Private Email no free plan.
- Mailfence comes with 10 GB of storage and Namecheap Private Email with 5 GB of storage.
- Mailfence keeps your mail in Belgium, while Namecheap Private Email keeps it in Not confirmed.
- Mailfence is based in Belgium and Namecheap Private Email in the United States, so different privacy laws apply.
- Mailfence offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage); Namecheap Private Email doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
Questions people ask
Which is more private, Mailfence or Namecheap Private Email?
Mailfence scores 3.5 out of 5 for privacy and Namecheap Private Email 0.5. Mailfence gives you your mail kept in Belgium.
Which is cheaper, Mailfence or Namecheap Private Email?
Namecheap Private Email is cheaper. Its Starter plan is From about $1 a month, 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.
Do Mailfence and Namecheap Private Email work with my own domain?
Yes, both do. Mailfence: Yes. Namecheap Private Email: Yes.
Where do Mailfence and Namecheap Private Email keep my email?
Mailfence keeps it in Belgium. Namecheap Private Email keeps it in Not confirmed.
Price changes and news
No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
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