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Mailo vs Cloaked

In short: Mailo wins on privacy, Mailo wins on price, and Mailo wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.

Mailo or Cloaked: which should you choose?

  • Choose Mailo if you want your mailbox stored in France; a cheaper plan, at From €1.50 a month; and a free plan before you pay anything.
FeatureMailoCloaked
Overall3.51.0
Privacy2.50.5
Price4.52.0
Features5.0Not rated
Cheapest planPremium
From €1.50 a month
Individual
$9.99 a month yearly ($14.99 monthly)
Free planYes, free planNo
Storage20 GBForwards only
Your own domain✓ On paid plansNo
End-to-end encryptionNoNo
Company based in France United States
Your data is kept in France United States
FoundedUnknownUnknown
Free trialFree planUnknown
Funded by advertisingNoNo
Works in any mail app✓ IMAP and SMTPNo, its own apps only
Calendar and contacts✓ YesNo
AliasesYesUnlimited email and phone aliases
Open-source appsNoNo
Sign up without IDNoNo
White labelUnknownUnknown
Reader offerNoneNone
Last checked25 October 202625 October 2026

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The key differences

  • On price: Mailo Premium at From €1.50 a month, against Cloaked Individual at $9.99 a month yearly ($14.99 monthly).
  • Mailo has a free plan (free plan); Cloaked has no free plan.
  • Space: Mailo gives 20 GB of storage, Cloaked no storage, as it forwards mail on.
  • Your mail is stored in France with Mailo, and in the United States with Cloaked.
  • The companies sit under different laws: Mailo in France, Cloaked in United States.
  • You can use your own domain with Mailo, but not with Cloaked.
  • Mail apps: Mailo works in any mail app over IMAP; Cloaked only works in its own apps.
  • Aliases: Mailo offers yes, Cloaked unlimited email and phone aliases.

Mailo and Cloaked: your questions

Is Mailo more private than Cloaked?

Mailo scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and Cloaked 0.5. Mailo gives you your mailbox stored in France.

Is Mailo cheaper than Cloaked?

Mailo is cheaper. Its Premium plan is From €1.50 a month, against $9.99 a month yearly ($14.99 monthly) for Cloaked's Individual. Mailo 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 Mailo or Cloaked?

Only Mailo does (On paid plans). With Cloaked your address stays on its own domain.

Where is my email stored with Mailo and Cloaked?

Mailo keeps it in France. Cloaked keeps it in the United States.

Can I use Mailo and Cloaked in Apple Mail or Outlook?

Mailo works in any mail app over IMAP. Cloaked only works in its own apps.

Prices and the latest news

  • 22 October 2026 Cloaked: $9.99 a month yearly ($12.49 monthly), when I checked
  • 22 October 2026 Mailo: About €1 a month, when I checked

The latest headlines: Mailo news · Cloaked news.

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How to switch

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