Migadu vs Firefox Relay
Migadu wins on privacy, Firefox Relay wins on price and Migadu wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Migadu or Firefox Relay: which should you choose?
- Migadu is the better pick if you want your mail kept in France; to use your own domain, like you@yourname.co.uk; and 5 GB of storage.
- Choose Firefox Relay if you want to pay less: $0.99 a month; a free plan before you pay anything; and open-source apps anyone can check.
| Feature | Migadu | Firefox Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 2.5 | 1.0 |
| Price | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Features | 4.5 | Not rated |
| Cheapest plan | Micro $19 a year (whole account) | Premium $0.99 a month |
| Free plan | No | Yes, 5 aliases |
| Storage | 5 GB | Forwards only |
| Your own domain | ✓ Unlimited | Own subdomain only |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Switzerland | United States (Mozilla) |
| Your data is kept in | France | United States |
| Founded | Unknown | 2020 |
| 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 | No |
| White label | Unknown | No |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- Cheapest plans: Migadu Micro, $19 a year (whole account). Firefox Relay Premium, $0.99 a month.
- Migadu has no free plan; Firefox Relay has a free plan (5 aliases).
- Space: Migadu gives 5 GB of storage, Firefox Relay no storage, as it forwards mail on.
- Migadu keeps your mail in France, while Firefox Relay keeps it in the United States.
- The companies sit under different laws: Migadu in Switzerland, Firefox Relay in United States (Mozilla).
- You can use your own domain with Migadu, but not with Firefox Relay.
- Mail apps: Migadu works in any mail app over IMAP; Firefox Relay only works in its own apps.
- Aliases: Migadu offers yes, Firefox Relay unlimited aliases.
Migadu and Firefox Relay: your questions
Is Migadu more private than Firefox Relay?
Migadu scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and Firefox Relay 1. Migadu gives you your mail kept in France.
Is Migadu cheaper than Firefox Relay?
Firefox Relay is cheaper. Its Premium plan is $0.99 a month, against $19 a year (whole account) for Migadu's Micro. Firefox Relay 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 Firefox Relay?
Only Migadu does (Unlimited). With Firefox Relay your address stays on its own domain.
Where is my email stored with Migadu and Firefox Relay?
Migadu keeps it in France. Firefox Relay keeps it in the United States.
Can I use Migadu and Firefox Relay in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Migadu works in any mail app over IMAP. Firefox Relay only works in its own apps.
Price changes and news
No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
The latest headlines: Migadu news · Firefox Relay news.
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