netcup vs Modoboa
In short: netcup wins on privacy, netcup wins on price, and netcup wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Choose netcup if you want your mailbox stored in Germany.
- Go for Modoboa if you'd like to try it free first; a calendar and contacts alongside your mail; and open-source apps anyone can check.
| Feature | netcup | Modoboa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.0 | Not rated |
| Privacy | 2.5 | Not rated |
| Price | 4.0 | Not rated |
| Features | 3.5 | Not rated |
| Cheapest plan | Webhosting 1000 From €2.69 a month, with web hosting (50 GB) | Open source Free |
| Free plan | No | Yes, open source |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Germany | France |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | Your own server |
| Founded | 2008 | Unknown |
| Free trial | 30-day money-back on the basic fee | Free to download |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | No | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | Yes | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | ✓ Yes |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | Unknown | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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The key differences
- Cheapest plans: netcup Webhosting 1000, From €2.69 a month, with web hosting (50 GB). Modoboa Open source, Free.
- For free, netcup gives you no free plan, and Modoboa a free plan (open source).
- Your mail is stored in Germany with netcup, and in Your own server with Modoboa.
- netcup is based in Germany and Modoboa in France, so different privacy laws apply.
Questions people ask
Do netcup and Modoboa work with my own domain?
Yes, both do. netcup: Yes. Modoboa: Yes.
Where do netcup and Modoboa keep my email?
netcup keeps it in Germany. Modoboa keeps it in Your own server.
Price changes and news
- 22 October 2026 netcup: €1.99 a month, with web hosting, when I checked
The latest headlines: netcup news · Modoboa news.
Alternatives to netcup and Modoboa
- mailbox.org4.5 out of 5 overall
- Proton Mail for Business4.0 out of 5 overall
- Tuta Business4.0 out of 5 overall
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How to switch
Whichever you choose, the move follows the same steps. Pick your two providers for the steps.