OVHcloud Email vs STRATO Mail
In short: they tie on privacy, STRATO Mail wins on price, and OVHcloud Email wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 22 October 2026.
OVHcloud Email or STRATO Mail: which should you choose?
There's little between them on the facts I check, so it comes down to which apps feel right to you.
| Feature | OVHcloud Email | STRATO Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | Not rated | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | Not rated | 4.0 |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Cheapest plan | MX Plan Not confirmed | Mail Basic €3 a month |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | France | Germany |
| Your data is kept in | EU | Germany |
| Founded | 1999 | Unknown |
| Free trial | Unknown | 1 month free |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | Yes | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | Unknown | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 |
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How OVHcloud Email and STRATO Mail differ
- On price: OVHcloud Email MX Plan at Not confirmed, against STRATO Mail Mail Basic at €3 a month.
- OVHcloud Email comes with storage not confirmed and STRATO Mail with 2 GB of storage.
- OVHcloud Email keeps your mail in the EU, while STRATO Mail keeps it in Germany.
- OVHcloud Email is based in France and STRATO Mail in Germany, so different privacy laws apply.
Common questions
Which is more private, OVHcloud Email or STRATO Mail?
They score the same for privacy: 2.5 out of 5 each. The differences are in the details, such as where your mail is kept (the EU for OVHcloud Email, Germany for STRATO Mail).
Do OVHcloud Email and STRATO Mail work with my own domain?
Yes, both do. OVHcloud Email: Yes. STRATO Mail: Yes.
Where do OVHcloud Email and STRATO Mail keep my email?
OVHcloud Email keeps it in the EU. STRATO Mail keeps it in Germany.
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: OVHcloud Email news · STRATO Mail news.
Not sold on either? Try these
- 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.