Posteo vs Hostinger Email
Posteo wins on privacy, Posteo wins on price and Hostinger Email wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Posteo or Hostinger Email: which should you choose?
- Go for Posteo if you'd like your mailbox stored in Germany; to pay less: €1 a month; and a calendar and contacts alongside your mail.
- Hostinger Email suits you best if you want an address on your own domain; more room (5 GB, against 4 GB); and a provider that's been going since 2004.
| Feature | Posteo | Hostinger Email |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 1.5 |
| Price | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Posteo €1 a month | Starter $0.39 a month on a 48-month term, renews at $1.59 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | 4 GB | 5 GB |
| Your own domain | No | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | No |
| Company based in | Germany | Lithuania |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2009 | 2004 |
| Free trial | No, €1 a month from the start | 30-day money-back guarantee |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | No |
| 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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The key differences
- Posteo's cheapest plan is Posteo (€1 a month); Hostinger Email's is Starter ($0.39 a month on a 48-month term, renews at $1.59).
- Space: Posteo gives 4 GB of storage, Hostinger Email 5 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in Germany with Posteo, and in Not confirmed with Hostinger Email.
- The companies sit under different laws: Posteo in Germany, Hostinger Email in Lithuania.
- On encryption, Posteo offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas Hostinger Email doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- You can use your own domain with Hostinger Email, but not with Posteo.
- Aliases: Posteo offers yes (posteo.de only), Hostinger Email yes.
Questions people ask
Is Posteo more private than Hostinger Email?
Posteo scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and Hostinger Email 1.5. Posteo gives you your mailbox stored in Germany, open-source apps anyone can check and to sign up without proving who you are.
Is Posteo cheaper than Hostinger Email?
Posteo is cheaper. Its Posteo plan is €1 a month, against $0.39 a month on a 48-month term, renews at $1.59 for Hostinger Email's Starter. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with Posteo or Hostinger Email?
Only Hostinger Email does (Yes). With Posteo your address stays on its own domain.
Where is my email stored with Posteo and Hostinger Email?
Posteo keeps it in Germany. Hostinger Email keeps it in Not confirmed.
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: Posteo news · Hostinger Email news.
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Switching between them
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