Mailfence vs Rackspace Email
Mailfence wins on privacy, Mailfence wins on price and Rackspace Email wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Mailfence or Rackspace Email: which should you choose?
- Go for Mailfence if you'd like your email to stay in Belgium; the lower price (€3.50 a month); and a free plan before you pay anything.
- Rackspace Email suits you best if you want 25 GB of storage and more years of history: it started in 1998.
| Feature | Mailfence | Rackspace Email |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Privacy | 3.5 | 0.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Entry €3.50 a month | Rackspace Email $10 per mailbox a month (from March 2026) |
| Free plan | Yes, 500 MB–1 GB, no own domain | No |
| Storage | 10 GB | 25 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 | United States and UK |
| Founded | 2013 | 1998 |
| Free trial | Free plan | 14 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 | ✓ Yes |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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The key differences
- Cheapest plans: Mailfence Entry, €3.50 a month. Rackspace Email Rackspace Email, $10 per mailbox a month (from March 2026).
- Mailfence has a free plan (500 MB–1 GB, no own domain); Rackspace Email has no free plan.
- Space: Mailfence gives 10 GB of storage, Rackspace Email 25 GB of storage.
- Data location: Belgium for Mailfence, United States and UK for Rackspace Email.
- The companies sit under different laws: Mailfence in Belgium, Rackspace Email in United States.
- On encryption, Mailfence offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas Rackspace Email doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
Questions people ask
Is Mailfence more private than Rackspace Email?
Mailfence scores 3.5 out of 5 for privacy and Rackspace Email 0.5. Mailfence gives you your email to stay in Belgium.
Is Mailfence cheaper than Rackspace Email?
Mailfence is cheaper. Its Entry plan is €3.50 a month, against $10 per mailbox a month (from March 2026) for Rackspace Email's Rackspace Email. 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 Rackspace Email?
Yes, both do. Mailfence: Yes. Rackspace Email: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Mailfence and Rackspace Email?
Mailfence keeps it in Belgium. Rackspace Email keeps it in the United States and UK.
Prices and the latest news
- 1 March 2026 Rackspace Email: $10 (March 2026 rise)
- 1 January 2026 Rackspace Email: $3
The latest headlines: Mailfence news · Rackspace Email news.
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Switching between them
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