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Neo vs Hostpoint

Hostpoint wins on privacy, Neo wins on price and they tie on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 22 October 2026.

Should you pick Neo or Hostpoint?

  • Neo suits you best if you want to pay less: $2.49 a mailbox a month, yearly.
  • Hostpoint is the better pick if you want your mailbox stored in Switzerland and 50 GB of storage.
FeatureNeoHostpoint
Overall2.53.5
Privacy0.52.5
Price4.53.0
Features5.05.0
Cheapest planStarter
$2.49 a mailbox a month, yearly
Cloud Office Plus
CHF 3 a user a month in the first year, then CHF 5
Free planNoNo
Storage15 GB50 GB
Your own domainβœ“ Yesβœ“ Yes
End-to-end encryptionNoNo
Company based in United States Switzerland
Your data is kept inNot confirmed Switzerland
FoundedUnknownUnknown
Free trial15 days freeUnknown
Funded by advertisingNoNo
Works in any mail appβœ“ IMAP and SMTPβœ“ IMAP and SMTP
Calendar and contactsβœ“ Yesβœ“ Yes
AliasesYesYes
Open-source appsNoNo
Sign up without IDNoNo
White labelUnknownUnknown
Reader offerNoneNone
Last checked22 October 202622 October 2026

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How Neo and Hostpoint differ

  • Neo's cheapest plan is Starter ($2.49 a mailbox a month, yearly); Hostpoint's is Cloud Office Plus (CHF 3 a user a month in the first year, then CHF 5).
  • Neo comes with 15 GB of storage and Hostpoint with 50 GB of storage.
  • Neo keeps your mail in Not confirmed, while Hostpoint keeps it in Switzerland.
  • Neo is based in the United States and Hostpoint in Switzerland, so different privacy laws apply.

Common questions

Which is more private, Neo or Hostpoint?

Hostpoint scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and Neo 0.5. Hostpoint gives you your mailbox stored in Switzerland.

Which is cheaper, Neo or Hostpoint?

Neo is cheaper. Its Starter plan is $2.49 a mailbox a month, yearly, against CHF 3 a user a month in the first year, then CHF 5 for Hostpoint's Cloud Office Plus. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.

Do Neo and Hostpoint work with my own domain?

Yes, both do. Neo: Yes. Hostpoint: Yes.

Where do Neo and Hostpoint keep my email?

Neo keeps it in Not confirmed. Hostpoint keeps it in Switzerland.

Recent price changes

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

The latest headlines: Neo news Β· Hostpoint news.

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