Posteo vs Cloaked
Posteo wins on privacy, Posteo wins on price and Posteo wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Posteo or Cloaked: which should you choose?
- Go for Posteo if you'd like your email to stay in Germany; to pay less: €1 a month; and 4 GB of storage.
| Feature | Posteo | Cloaked |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 1.0 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 0.5 |
| Price | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | 3.0 | Not rated |
| Cheapest plan | Posteo €1 a month | Individual $9.99 a month yearly ($14.99 monthly) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | 4 GB | Forwards only |
| Your own domain | No | No |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | No |
| Company based in | Germany | United States |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | United States |
| Founded | 2009 | Unknown |
| Free trial | No, €1 a month from the start | Unknown |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | No, its own apps only |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | No |
| Aliases | Yes (posteo.de only) | Unlimited email and phone aliases |
| Open-source apps | ✓ Yes | No |
| Sign up without ID | ✓ Yes | No |
| White label | No | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- Posteo's cheapest plan is Posteo (€1 a month); Cloaked's is Individual ($9.99 a month yearly ($14.99 monthly)).
- Space: Posteo gives 4 GB of storage, Cloaked no storage, as it forwards mail on.
- Data location: Germany for Posteo, United States for Cloaked.
- The companies sit under different laws: Posteo in Germany, Cloaked in United States.
- On encryption, Posteo offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas Cloaked doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- Mail apps: Posteo works in any mail app over IMAP; Cloaked only works in its own apps.
- Aliases: Posteo offers yes (posteo.de only), Cloaked unlimited email and phone aliases.
Common questions
Is Posteo more private than Cloaked?
Posteo scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and Cloaked 0.5. Posteo gives you your email to stay in Germany, apps whose code is public and to sign up without proving who you are.
Is Posteo cheaper than Cloaked?
Posteo is cheaper. Its Posteo plan is €1 a month, against $9.99 a month yearly ($14.99 monthly) for Cloaked's Individual. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with Posteo or Cloaked?
No, neither lets you use your own domain, so your address stays on theirs.
Where is my email stored with Posteo and Cloaked?
Posteo keeps it in Germany. Cloaked keeps it in the United States.
Can I use Posteo and Cloaked in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Posteo works in any mail app over IMAP. Cloaked only works in its own apps.
Prices and the latest news
- 22 October 2026 Cloaked: $9.99 a month yearly ($12.49 monthly), when I checked
The latest headlines: Posteo news · Cloaked news.
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How to switch
Moving to Posteo · Moving from Posteo. Or see all my switching guides.