Posteo vs Google Workspace
On privacy it's Posteo. On price it's Posteo. On features it's Google Workspace. Here's everything side by side, last checked 22 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Posteo if you want your mailbox stored in Germany; a provider with no advertising business behind it; and the lower price (€1 a month).
- Google Workspace suits you best if you want email at your own domain name; 30 GB of storage; and more built in, including catch-all address as well as mobile apps.
| Feature | Posteo | Google Workspace |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 2.0 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| Price | 5.0 | 2.5 |
| Features | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Posteo €1 a month | Business Starter £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | 4 GB | 30 GB |
| Your own domain | No | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | No |
| Company based in | Germany | United States |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | Choice of region only on Business Plus and above |
| Founded | 2009 | 2006 |
| Free trial | No, €1 a month from the start | 14 days free |
| Funded by advertising | No | Yes, or its parent company is |
| 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 | No |
| Reader offer | None | Offer 10% off your first year |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- Cheapest plans: Posteo Posteo, €1 a month. Google Workspace Business Starter, £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT.
- Space: Posteo gives 4 GB of storage, Google Workspace 30 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in Germany with Posteo, and in Choice of region only on Business Plus and above with Google Workspace.
- The companies sit under different laws: Posteo in Germany, Google Workspace in United States.
- On encryption, Posteo offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas Google Workspace doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- You can use your own domain with Google Workspace, but not with Posteo.
- Google Workspace (or its parent company) makes money from advertising; Posteo doesn't.
- Aliases: Posteo offers yes (posteo.de only), Google Workspace yes.
Common questions
Is Posteo more private than Google Workspace?
Posteo scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and Google Workspace 0. Posteo gives you your mailbox stored in Germany, a provider with no advertising business behind it and open-source apps.
Is Posteo cheaper than Google Workspace?
Posteo is cheaper. Its Posteo plan is €1 a month, against £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT for Google Workspace's Business Starter. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with Posteo or Google Workspace?
Only Google Workspace does (Yes). With Posteo your address stays on its own domain.
Where is my email stored with Posteo and Google Workspace?
Posteo keeps it in Germany. Google Workspace keeps it in Choice of region only on Business Plus and above.
Price changes and news
No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
The latest headlines: Posteo news · Google Workspace news.
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