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Murena Workspace vs Firefox Relay

In short: Murena Workspace wins on privacy, Firefox Relay wins on price, and Murena Workspace wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.

Which should you choose?

  • Murena Workspace is the better pick if you want your mail kept in France; more room (20 GB, against none); and freedom to use the mail app you already like.
  • Firefox Relay is the better pick if you want the lower price ($0.99 a month).
FeatureMurena WorkspaceFirefox Relay
Overall3.52.5
Privacy3.01.0
Price4.55.0
Features4.0Not rated
Cheapest plan20 GB
€1.99 a month
Premium
$0.99 a month
Free planYes, 1 GBYes, 5 aliases
Storage20 GBForwards only
Your own domainNoOwn subdomain only
End-to-end encryptionNoNo
Company based in France United States (Mozilla)
Your data is kept in France United States
Founded20182020
Free trialFree planFree plan
Funded by advertisingNoNo
Works in any mail app✓ IMAP and SMTPNo, its own apps only
Calendar and contacts✓ YesNo
AliasesYesUnlimited aliases
Open-source apps✓ Yes✓ Yes
Sign up without IDNoNo
White labelNoNo
Reader offerNoneNone
Last checked22 October 202625 October 2026

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Where they differ

  • On price: Murena Workspace 20 GB at €1.99 a month, against Firefox Relay Premium at $0.99 a month.
  • For free, Murena Workspace gives you a free plan (1 GB), and Firefox Relay a free plan (5 aliases).
  • Murena Workspace comes with 20 GB of storage and Firefox Relay with no storage, as it forwards mail on.
  • Murena Workspace keeps your mail in France, while Firefox Relay keeps it in the United States.
  • Murena Workspace is based in France and Firefox Relay in the United States (Mozilla), so different privacy laws apply.
  • Murena Workspace works in any mail app over IMAP, and Firefox Relay only works in its own apps.
  • For extra addresses, Murena Workspace has yes and Firefox Relay has unlimited aliases.

Common questions

Which is more private, Murena Workspace or Firefox Relay?

Murena Workspace scores 3 out of 5 for privacy and Firefox Relay 1. Murena Workspace gives you your mail kept in France.

Which is cheaper, Murena Workspace or Firefox Relay?

Firefox Relay is cheaper. Its Premium plan is $0.99 a month, against €1.99 a month for Murena Workspace's 20 GB. Firefox Relay and Murena Workspace also have a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.

Do Murena Workspace and Firefox Relay work with my own domain?

No, neither lets you use your own domain, so your address stays on theirs.

Where do Murena Workspace and Firefox Relay keep my email?

Murena Workspace keeps it in France. Firefox Relay keeps it in the United States.

Do Murena Workspace and Firefox Relay work in other mail apps?

Murena Workspace works in any mail app over IMAP. Firefox Relay only works in its own apps.

Prices and the latest news

No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.

The latest headlines: Murena Workspace news · Firefox Relay news.

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