Mailfence vs SimpleLogin
Mailfence wins on privacy, they tie on price and Mailfence wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Mailfence or SimpleLogin: which should you choose?
- Go for Mailfence if you'd like 10 GB of storage; freedom to use the mail app you already like; and calendar and contacts in the same account.
- SimpleLogin suits you best if you want a cheaper plan, at $36 a year (with Proton Pass) and open-source apps anyone can check.
| Feature | Mailfence | SimpleLogin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Price | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | 4.5 | Not rated |
| Cheapest plan | Entry €3.50 a month | Premium $36 a year (with Proton Pass) |
| Free plan | Yes, 500 MB–1 GB, no own domain | Yes, 10 aliases |
| Storage | 10 GB | Forwards only |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | No |
| Company based in | Belgium | Switzerland (Proton) |
| Your data is kept in | Belgium | EU |
| Founded | 2013 | 2019 |
| Free trial | Free plan | Free plan |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | No, its own apps only |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | No |
| Aliases | Yes | Unlimited aliases |
| Open-source apps | No | ✓ Yes |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | No |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- Mailfence's cheapest plan is Entry (€3.50 a month); SimpleLogin's is Premium ($36 a year (with Proton Pass)).
- Mailfence has a free plan (500 MB–1 GB, no own domain); SimpleLogin has a free plan (10 aliases).
- Space: Mailfence gives 10 GB of storage, SimpleLogin no storage, as it forwards mail on.
- Data location: Belgium for Mailfence, EU for SimpleLogin.
- The companies sit under different laws: Mailfence in Belgium, SimpleLogin in Switzerland (Proton).
- On encryption, Mailfence offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas SimpleLogin doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- Mail apps: Mailfence works in any mail app over IMAP; SimpleLogin only works in its own apps.
- Aliases: Mailfence offers yes, SimpleLogin unlimited aliases.
Questions people ask
Is Mailfence more private than SimpleLogin?
Mailfence scores 3.5 out of 5 for privacy and SimpleLogin 3.
Is Mailfence cheaper than SimpleLogin?
SimpleLogin is cheaper. Its Premium plan is $36 a year (with Proton Pass), against €3.50 a month for Mailfence's Entry. SimpleLogin and Mailfence also have 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 SimpleLogin?
Yes, both do. Mailfence: Yes. SimpleLogin: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Mailfence and SimpleLogin?
Mailfence keeps it in Belgium. SimpleLogin keeps it in the EU.
Can I use Mailfence and SimpleLogin in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Mailfence works in any mail app over IMAP. SimpleLogin only works in its own apps.
Prices and the latest news
No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
The latest headlines: Mailfence news · SimpleLogin news.
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