Migadu vs Disroot
In short: Disroot wins on privacy, Disroot wins on price, and Migadu wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Migadu is the better pick if you want to use your own domain, like you@yourname.co.uk and more room (5 GB, against 1 GB).
- Go for Disroot if you'd like email without paying for it; a free plan before you pay anything; and open-source apps.
| Feature | Migadu | Disroot |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Privacy | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Price | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Features | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Micro $19 a year (whole account) | Free Free (donations welcome) |
| Free plan | No | Yes, 1 GB, run on donations |
| Storage | 5 GB | 1 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Unlimited | By request, with a donation |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Switzerland | Netherlands |
| Your data is kept in | France | Netherlands |
| Founded | Unknown | 2015 |
| Free trial | Unknown | Free |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | Yes | Yes |
| 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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The key differences
- Cheapest plans: Migadu Micro, $19 a year (whole account). Disroot Free, Free (donations welcome).
- Migadu has no free plan; Disroot has a free plan (1 GB, run on donations).
- Space: Migadu gives 5 GB of storage, Disroot 1 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in France with Migadu, and in the Netherlands with Disroot.
- The companies sit under different laws: Migadu in Switzerland, Disroot in Netherlands.
- You can use your own domain with Migadu, but not with Disroot.
Migadu and Disroot: your questions
Is Migadu more private than Disroot?
Disroot scores 3.5 out of 5 for privacy and Migadu 2.5. Disroot gives you open-source apps and sign-up without ID.
Is Migadu cheaper than Disroot?
Disroot costs nothing to start (Free (donations welcome)). Migadu's cheapest plan, Micro, is $19 a year (whole account).
Can I use my own domain with Migadu or Disroot?
Only Migadu does (Unlimited). With Disroot your address stays on its own domain.
Where is my email stored with Migadu and Disroot?
Migadu keeps it in France. Disroot keeps it in the Netherlands.
Recent price changes
I haven't seen either change its price since I started checking on 22 October 2026.
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