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MXroute vs Kualo

In short: Kualo wins on privacy, they tie on price, and they tie on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.

Should you pick MXroute or Kualo?

  • MXroute is the better pick if you want the lower price ($59 a year (10 GB shared)).
  • Kualo is the better pick if you want your mail kept in the United Kingdom and a company with a longer track record (since 2000).
FeatureMXrouteKualo
Overall2.03.0
Privacy0.52.5
Price3.53.5
Features3.53.5
Cheapest planSmall
$59 a year (10 GB shared)
Zimbra Professional Email
From £3.99 per user a month (10 GB Zimbra mailbox, longer terms)
Free planNoNo
Storage10 GB10 GB
Your own domain✓ Yes✓ Yes
End-to-end encryptionNoNo
Company based in United States United Kingdom
Your data is kept inNot confirmed United Kingdom
Founded20132000
Free trialUnknown60-day money-back guarantee
Funded by advertisingNoNo
Works in any mail app✓ IMAP and SMTP✓ IMAP and SMTP
Calendar and contactsNoNo
AliasesYesYes
Open-source appsNoNo
Sign up without IDNoNo
White labelUnknownUnknown
Reader offerNoneNone
Last checked25 October 202625 October 2026

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How MXroute and Kualo differ

  • Cheapest plans: MXroute Small, $59 a year (10 GB shared). Kualo Zimbra Professional Email, From £3.99 per user a month (10 GB Zimbra mailbox, longer terms).
  • Your mail is stored in Not confirmed with MXroute, and in the United Kingdom with Kualo.
  • MXroute is based in the United States and Kualo in the United Kingdom, so different privacy laws apply.

Common questions

Which is more private, MXroute or Kualo?

Kualo scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and MXroute 0.5. Kualo gives you your mail kept in the United Kingdom.

Which is cheaper, MXroute or Kualo?

MXroute is cheaper. Its Small plan is $59 a year (10 GB shared), against From £3.99 per user a month (10 GB Zimbra mailbox, longer terms) for Kualo's Zimbra Professional Email. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.

Do MXroute and Kualo work with my own domain?

Yes, both do. MXroute: Yes. Kualo: Yes.

Where do MXroute and Kualo keep my email?

MXroute keeps it in Not confirmed. Kualo keeps it in the United Kingdom.

Price changes and news

Neither price has changed since my first check on 25 October 2026.

The latest headlines: MXroute news · Kualo news.

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How to switch

Whichever you choose, the move follows the same steps. Pick your two providers for the steps.

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