Migadu vs LCN
On privacy it's a tie. On price it's Migadu. On features it's Migadu. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Migadu or LCN?
- Choose Migadu if you want the lower price ($19 a year (whole account)) and a calendar and contacts alongside your mail.
| Feature | Migadu | LCN |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.5 | 2.0 |
| Features | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Micro $19 a year (whole account) | Starter £9.99 per user a month (£1 for the first month), or £109.89 a year |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | 5 GB | 5 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Switzerland | United Kingdom |
| Your data is kept in | France | United Kingdom |
| Founded | Unknown | Unknown |
| Free trial | Unknown | £1 for the first month |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | No |
| Aliases | Yes | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | Unknown | Unknown |
| 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). LCN Starter, £9.99 per user a month (£1 for the first month), or £109.89 a year.
- Your mail is stored in France with Migadu, and in the United Kingdom with LCN.
- Migadu is based in Switzerland and LCN in the United Kingdom, so different privacy laws apply.
Questions people ask
Which is more private, Migadu or LCN?
They score the same for privacy: 2.5 out of 5 each. The differences are in the details, such as where your mail is kept (France for Migadu, the United Kingdom for LCN).
Which is cheaper, Migadu or LCN?
Migadu is cheaper. Its Micro plan is $19 a year (whole account), against £9.99 per user a month (£1 for the first month), or £109.89 a year for LCN's Starter. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Do Migadu and LCN work with my own domain?
Yes, both do. Migadu: Unlimited. LCN: Yes.
Where do Migadu and LCN keep my email?
Migadu keeps it in France. LCN keeps it in the United Kingdom.
Price changes and news
Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Migadu news · LCN news.
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Switching between them
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