Posteo vs Hushmail
Posteo wins on privacy, Posteo wins on price and Hushmail wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Posteo or Hushmail: which should you choose?
- Choose Posteo if you want your mail kept in Germany; to pay less: €1 a month; and open-source apps.
- Hushmail suits you best if you want to use your own domain, like you@yourname.co.uk and more years of history: it started in 1999.
| Feature | Posteo | Hushmail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 1.5 |
| Price | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | 3.0 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Posteo €1 a month | Small Business From $10.79 a month (Small Business) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | 4 GB | Not confirmed |
| Your own domain | No | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) |
| Company based in | Germany | Canada |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | Canada |
| Founded | 2009 | 1999 |
| Free trial | No, €1 a month from the start | No free trial; 60-day money-back guarantee |
| 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 | No |
| 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); Hushmail's is Small Business (From $10.79 a month (Small Business)).
- Space: Posteo gives 4 GB of storage, Hushmail storage not confirmed.
- Posteo keeps your mail in Germany, while Hushmail keeps it in Canada.
- The companies sit under different laws: Posteo in Germany, Hushmail in Canada.
- You can use your own domain with Hushmail, but not with Posteo.
- Aliases: Posteo offers yes (posteo.de only), Hushmail yes.
Posteo and Hushmail: your questions
Is Posteo more private than Hushmail?
Posteo scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and Hushmail 1.5. Posteo gives you your mail kept in Germany, open-source apps and an account that doesn't need your phone number or ID.
Is Posteo cheaper than Hushmail?
Posteo is cheaper. Its Posteo plan is €1 a month, against From $10.79 a month (Small Business) for Hushmail's Small Business. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with Posteo or Hushmail?
Only Hushmail does (Yes). With Posteo your address stays on its own domain.
Where is my email stored with Posteo and Hushmail?
Posteo keeps it in Germany. Hushmail keeps it in Canada.
Prices and the latest news
- 22 October 2026 Hushmail: $5.99 per user a month, when I checked
The latest headlines: Posteo news · Hushmail news.
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How to switch
Moving to Posteo · Moving from Posteo. Or see all my switching guides.