Outlook.com vs GMX
In short: GMX wins on privacy, they tie on price, and they tie on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Outlook.com or GMX: which should you choose?
- Go for GMX if you'd like your email to stay in Germany (European data centres) and 65 GB of storage.
| Feature | Outlook.com | GMX |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Price | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Features | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Free (Microsoft 365 Basic for more space) Free | Free Free (paid plans only for German and Austrian residents) |
| Free plan | Yes, 15 GB | Yes, with adverts |
| Storage | 15 GB | 65 GB |
| Your own domain | No | No |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States | Germany |
| Your data is kept in | United States and worldwide | Germany (European data centres) |
| Founded | 1996 | 1997 |
| Free trial | Free | Free |
| Funded by advertising | Yes, or its parent company is | Yes, or its parent company is |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | Yes | Up to 10 addresses |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | No |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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How Outlook.com and GMX differ
- Outlook.com's cheapest plan is Free (Microsoft 365 Basic for more space) (Free); GMX's is Free (Free (paid plans only for German and Austrian residents)).
- Outlook.com has a free plan (15 GB); GMX has a free plan (with adverts).
- Space: Outlook.com gives 15 GB of storage, GMX 65 GB of storage.
- Data location: United States and worldwide for Outlook.com, Germany (European data centres) for GMX.
- The companies sit under different laws: Outlook.com in United States, GMX in Germany.
- Aliases: Outlook.com offers yes, GMX up to 10 addresses.
Common questions
Is Outlook.com more private than GMX?
GMX scores 2 out of 5 for privacy and Outlook.com 0. GMX gives you your email to stay in Germany (European data centres).
Is Outlook.com cheaper than GMX?
Their cheapest plans cost about the same: Outlook.com Free, GMX Free (paid plans only for German and Austrian residents).
Can I use my own domain with Outlook.com or GMX?
No, neither lets you use your own domain, so your address stays on theirs.
Where is my email stored with Outlook.com and GMX?
Outlook.com keeps it in the United States and worldwide. GMX keeps it in Germany (European data centres).
Recent price changes
I haven't seen either change its price since I started checking on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Outlook.com news · GMX news.
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Switching between them
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