Migadu vs addy.io
Addy.io wins on privacy, addy.io wins on price and Migadu wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Migadu or addy.io?
- Migadu is the better pick if you want more room (5 GB, against none); freedom to use the mail app you already like; and a calendar and contacts alongside your mail.
- Choose addy.io if you want a cheaper plan, at About $1 a month, yearly; a free plan to start on; and open-source apps anyone can check.
| Feature | Migadu | addy.io |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Privacy | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Price | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Features | 4.5 | Not rated |
| Cheapest plan | Micro $19 a year (whole account) | Lite About $1 a month, yearly |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Storage | 5 GB | Forwards only |
| Your own domain | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Switzerland | United Kingdom |
| Your data is kept in | France | EU |
| Founded | Unknown | 2018 |
| Free trial | Unknown | 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 | ✓ Yes |
| White label | Unknown | No |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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How Migadu and addy.io differ
- On price: Migadu Micro at $19 a year (whole account), against addy.io Lite at About $1 a month, yearly.
- Migadu has no free plan; addy.io has a free plan ().
- Space: Migadu gives 5 GB of storage, addy.io no storage, as it forwards mail on.
- Data location: France for Migadu, EU for addy.io.
- The companies sit under different laws: Migadu in Switzerland, addy.io in United Kingdom.
- Mail apps: Migadu works in any mail app over IMAP; addy.io only works in its own apps.
- Aliases: Migadu offers yes, addy.io unlimited aliases.
Common questions
Is Migadu more private than addy.io?
addy.io scores 3.5 out of 5 for privacy and Migadu 2.5. addy.io gives you open-source apps anyone can check and sign-up without ID.
Is Migadu cheaper than addy.io?
addy.io is cheaper. Its Lite plan is About $1 a month, yearly, against $19 a year (whole account) for Migadu's Micro. addy.io 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 Migadu or addy.io?
Yes, both do. Migadu: Unlimited. addy.io: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Migadu and addy.io?
Migadu keeps it in France. addy.io keeps it in the EU.
Can I use Migadu and addy.io in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Migadu works in any mail app over IMAP. addy.io only works in its own apps.
Prices and the latest news
Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Migadu news · addy.io news.
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