Microsoft 365 Business vs Infomaniak Mail
In short: Infomaniak Mail wins on privacy, Infomaniak Mail wins on price, and they tie on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 22 October 2026.
Should you pick Microsoft 365 Business or Infomaniak Mail?
- Infomaniak Mail suits you best if you want email from a company that doesn't make money from adverts; to pay less: CHF 2.29 a month; and a free plan before you pay anything.
| Feature | Microsoft 365 Business | Infomaniak Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 2.5 | 4.0 |
| Features | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Business Basic £5.40 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT | Mail Service CHF 2.29 a month |
| Free plan | No | Yes, on an Infomaniak address, no own domain |
| Storage | 50 GB | 100 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ 1 |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States | Switzerland |
| Your data is kept in | UK data centres for UK tenants (London, Cardiff, Durham) | Switzerland |
| Founded | 2011 | 1990 |
| Free trial | One month free on some plans | Free plan (my kSuite) |
| Funded by advertising | Yes, or its parent company is | 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 | No |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 |
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How Microsoft 365 Business and Infomaniak Mail differ
- Microsoft 365 Business's cheapest plan is Business Basic (£5.40 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT); Infomaniak Mail's is Mail Service (CHF 2.29 a month).
- Microsoft 365 Business has no free plan; Infomaniak Mail has a free plan (on an Infomaniak address, no own domain).
- Space: Microsoft 365 Business gives 50 GB of storage, Infomaniak Mail 100 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in the UK data centres for UK tenants (London, Cardiff, Durham) with Microsoft 365 Business, and in Switzerland with Infomaniak Mail.
- The companies sit under different laws: Microsoft 365 Business in United States, Infomaniak Mail in Switzerland.
- Microsoft 365 Business (or its parent company) makes money from advertising; Infomaniak Mail doesn't.
Common questions
Is Microsoft 365 Business more private than Infomaniak Mail?
Infomaniak Mail scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and Microsoft 365 Business 1. Infomaniak Mail gives you email from a company that doesn't make money from adverts.
Is Microsoft 365 Business cheaper than Infomaniak Mail?
Infomaniak Mail is cheaper. Its Mail Service plan is CHF 2.29 a month, against £5.40 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT for Microsoft 365 Business's Business Basic. Infomaniak Mail 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 Microsoft 365 Business or Infomaniak Mail?
Yes, both do. Microsoft 365 Business: Yes. Infomaniak Mail: 1 domain on its cheapest plan that allows one.
Where is my email stored with Microsoft 365 Business and Infomaniak Mail?
Microsoft 365 Business keeps it in the UK data centres for UK tenants (London, Cardiff, Durham). Infomaniak Mail keeps it in Switzerland.
Price changes and news
- 27 July 2026 Microsoft 365 Business: £5.40 (UK price change from 1 July 2026)
- 1 June 2026 Microsoft 365 Business: £4.90
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Switching between them
Moving to Microsoft 365 Business · Moving from Microsoft 365 Business. Or see all my switching guides.