Posteo vs eclipso
On privacy it's Posteo. On price it's Posteo. On features it's eclipso. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Posteo if you want to pay less: €1 a month; apps whose code is public; and sign-up without ID.
- eclipso suits you best if you want to try it free first and 20 GB of storage.
| Feature | Posteo | eclipso |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Posteo €1 a month | Connect €1.49 a month |
| Free plan | No | Yes, 4 GB |
| Storage | 4 GB | 20 GB |
| Your own domain | No | On paid plans |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | No |
| Company based in | Germany | Germany |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | Germany |
| Founded | 2009 | Unknown |
| Free trial | No, €1 a month from the start | Free plan (Freemail) |
| 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); eclipso's is Connect (€1.49 a month).
- Posteo has no free plan; eclipso has a free plan (4 GB).
- Space: Posteo gives 4 GB of storage, eclipso 20 GB of storage.
- On encryption, Posteo offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas eclipso doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- Aliases: Posteo offers yes (posteo.de only), eclipso yes.
Posteo and eclipso: your questions
Is Posteo more private than eclipso?
Posteo scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and eclipso 2.5. Posteo gives you apps whose code is public and sign-up without ID.
Is Posteo cheaper than eclipso?
Posteo is cheaper. Its Posteo plan is €1 a month, against €1.49 a month for eclipso's Connect. eclipso also has a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with Posteo or eclipso?
No, neither lets you use your own domain, so your address stays on theirs.
Where is my email stored with Posteo and eclipso?
Both keep it in Germany.
Price changes and news
- 22 October 2026 eclipso: Free; paid plans not confirmed, when I checked
The latest headlines: Posteo news · eclipso news.
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