Microsoft 365 Business vs Migadu
Migadu wins on privacy, Migadu wins on price and Microsoft 365 Business wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 22 October 2026.
Microsoft 365 Business or Migadu: which should you choose?
- Choose Microsoft 365 Business if you want 50 GB of storage.
- Migadu suits you best if you want a company that isn't funded by advertising and the lower price ($19 a year (whole account)).
| Feature | Microsoft 365 Business | Migadu |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 2.5 | 4.5 |
| Features | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Business Basic £5.40 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT | Micro $19 a year (whole account) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | 50 GB | 5 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Unlimited |
| 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) | France |
| Founded | 2011 | Unknown |
| Free trial | One month free on some plans | Unknown |
| 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 | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- Microsoft 365 Business's cheapest plan is Business Basic (£5.40 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT); Migadu's is Micro ($19 a year (whole account)).
- Space: Microsoft 365 Business gives 50 GB of storage, Migadu 5 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in the UK data centres for UK tenants (London, Cardiff, Durham) with Microsoft 365 Business, and in France with Migadu.
- The companies sit under different laws: Microsoft 365 Business in United States, Migadu in Switzerland.
- Microsoft 365 Business (or its parent company) makes money from advertising; Migadu doesn't.
Microsoft 365 Business and Migadu: your questions
Is Microsoft 365 Business more private than Migadu?
Migadu scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and Microsoft 365 Business 1. Migadu gives you a company that isn't funded by advertising.
Is Microsoft 365 Business cheaper than Migadu?
Migadu is cheaper. Its Micro plan is $19 a year (whole account), against £5.40 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT for Microsoft 365 Business's Business Basic. 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 Migadu?
Yes, both do. Microsoft 365 Business: Yes. Migadu: Unlimited.
Where is my email stored with Microsoft 365 Business and Migadu?
Microsoft 365 Business keeps it in the UK data centres for UK tenants (London, Cardiff, Durham). Migadu keeps it in France.
Recent price changes
- 27 July 2026 Microsoft 365 Business: £5.40 (UK price change from 1 July 2026)
- 1 June 2026 Microsoft 365 Business: £4.90
The latest headlines: Microsoft 365 Business news · Migadu news.
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How to switch
Moving to Microsoft 365 Business · Moving from Microsoft 365 Business. Or see all my switching guides.