Microsoft 365 Business vs Yandex Mail
Microsoft 365 Business wins on privacy, Yandex Mail wins on price and Microsoft 365 Business wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Microsoft 365 Business if you want your mail kept in the UK data centres for UK tenants (London, Cardiff, Durham).
- Yandex Mail suits you best if you want email without paying for it and to try it free first.
| Feature | Microsoft 365 Business | Yandex Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Price | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Features | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Business Basic £5.40 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT | Free Free |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Storage | 50 GB | Not confirmed |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ On Yandex 360 business plans |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States | Russia |
| Your data is kept in | UK data centres for UK tenants (London, Cardiff, Durham) | Russia |
| Founded | 2011 | Unknown |
| Free trial | One month free on some plans | Free; Yandex 360 Premium can be tried for 3 weeks for $0.01 |
| Funded by advertising | Yes, or its parent company is | Yes, or its parent company is |
| 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 | 25 October 2026 |
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How Microsoft 365 Business and Yandex Mail differ
- Microsoft 365 Business's cheapest plan is Business Basic (£5.40 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT); Yandex Mail's is Free (Free).
- Microsoft 365 Business has no free plan; Yandex Mail has a free plan ().
- Space: Microsoft 365 Business gives 50 GB of storage, Yandex Mail storage not confirmed.
- Microsoft 365 Business keeps your mail in the UK data centres for UK tenants (London, Cardiff, Durham), while Yandex Mail keeps it in Russia.
- The companies sit under different laws: Microsoft 365 Business in United States, Yandex Mail in Russia.
Questions people ask
Is Microsoft 365 Business more private than Yandex Mail?
Microsoft 365 Business scores 1 out of 5 for privacy and Yandex Mail 0. Microsoft 365 Business gives you your mail kept in the UK data centres for UK tenants (London, Cardiff, Durham).
Is Microsoft 365 Business cheaper than Yandex Mail?
Yandex Mail costs nothing to start (Free). Microsoft 365 Business's cheapest plan, Business Basic, is £5.40 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT.
Can I use my own domain with Microsoft 365 Business or Yandex Mail?
Yes, both do. Microsoft 365 Business: Yes. Yandex Mail: On Yandex 360 business plans.
Where is my email stored with Microsoft 365 Business and Yandex Mail?
Microsoft 365 Business keeps it in the UK data centres for UK tenants (London, Cardiff, Durham). Yandex Mail keeps it in Russia.
Prices and the latest news
- 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 · Yandex Mail news.
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Moving your email
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