Mailfence vs Neo
In short: Mailfence wins on privacy, Neo wins on price, and Neo wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 22 October 2026.
Should you pick Mailfence or Neo?
- Mailfence is the better pick if you want your mail kept in Belgium and to try it free first.
- Neo suits you best if you want a cheaper plan, at $2.49 a mailbox a month, yearly and more room (15 GB, against 10 GB).
| Feature | Mailfence | Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 3.5 | 0.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Entry €3.50 a month | Starter $2.49 a mailbox a month, yearly |
| Free plan | Yes, 500 MB–1 GB, no own domain | No |
| Storage | 10 GB | 15 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 | Unknown |
| Free trial | Free plan | 15 days free |
| 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
- Mailfence's cheapest plan is Entry (€3.50 a month); Neo's is Starter ($2.49 a mailbox a month, yearly).
- For free, Mailfence gives you a free plan (500 MB–1 GB, no own domain), and Neo no free plan.
- Mailfence comes with 10 GB of storage and Neo with 15 GB of storage.
- Mailfence keeps your mail in Belgium, while Neo keeps it in Not confirmed.
- Mailfence is based in Belgium and Neo in the United States, so different privacy laws apply.
- Mailfence offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage); Neo doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
Questions people ask
Which is more private, Mailfence or Neo?
Mailfence scores 3.5 out of 5 for privacy and Neo 0.5. Mailfence gives you your mail kept in Belgium.
Which is cheaper, Mailfence or Neo?
Neo is cheaper. Its Starter plan is $2.49 a mailbox a month, yearly, 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 Neo work with my own domain?
Yes, both do. Mailfence: Yes. Neo: Yes.
Where do Mailfence and Neo keep my email?
Mailfence keeps it in Belgium. Neo keeps it in Not confirmed.
Price changes and news
Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Mailfence news · Neo news.
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Mailfence vs mailbox.org · Neo vs mailbox.org · Mailfence vs Posteo · Neo vs Posteo · Mailfence vs Proton Mail · Neo vs Proton Mail
How to switch
Moving to Mailfence · Moving from Mailfence. Or see all my switching guides.