Posteo vs CounterMail
On privacy it's Posteo. On price it's Posteo. On features it's CounterMail. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Posteo or CounterMail?
- Choose Posteo if you want to pay less: €1 a month; apps whose code is public; and to sign up without proving who you are.
- CounterMail suits you best if you want end-to-end encryption built in and to use your own domain, like you@yourname.co.uk.
| Feature | Posteo | CounterMail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Price | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Posteo €1 a month | Premium, 12 months $4 a month, paid yearly ($49) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Your own domain | No | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | ✓ Built in |
| Company based in | Germany | Sweden |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | Sweden |
| 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 | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | Yes (posteo.de only) | Yes |
| 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); CounterMail's is Premium, 12 months ($4 a month, paid yearly ($49)).
- Data location: Germany for Posteo, Sweden for CounterMail.
- The companies sit under different laws: Posteo in Germany, CounterMail in Sweden.
- On encryption, Posteo offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas CounterMail encrypts mail end to end.
- You can use your own domain with CounterMail, but not with Posteo.
- Aliases: Posteo offers yes (posteo.de only), CounterMail yes.
Questions people ask
Is Posteo more private than CounterMail?
Posteo scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and CounterMail 4. Posteo gives you apps whose code is public and to sign up without proving who you are.
Is Posteo cheaper than CounterMail?
Posteo is cheaper. Its Posteo plan is €1 a month, against $4 a month, paid yearly ($49) for CounterMail's Premium, 12 months. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with Posteo or CounterMail?
Only CounterMail does (Yes). With Posteo your address stays on its own domain.
Where is my email stored with Posteo and CounterMail?
Posteo keeps it in Germany. CounterMail keeps it in Sweden.
Prices and the latest news
I haven't seen either change its price since I started checking on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Posteo news · CounterMail news.
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