Posteo vs Mailfence
Posteo wins on privacy, Posteo wins on price and Mailfence wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 22 October 2026.
Should you pick Posteo or Mailfence?
- Posteo suits you best if you want a cheaper plan, at €1 a month; open-source apps; and an account that doesn't need your phone number or ID.
- Mailfence suits you best if you want a free plan before you pay anything; to use your own domain, like you@yourname.co.uk; and 10 GB of storage.
| Feature | Posteo | Mailfence |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Price | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | 3.0 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Posteo €1 a month | Entry €3.50 a month |
| Free plan | No | Yes, 500 MB–1 GB, no own domain |
| Storage | 4 GB | 10 GB |
| Your own domain | No | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) |
| Company based in | Germany | Belgium |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | Belgium |
| Founded | 2009 | 2013 |
| Free trial | No, €1 a month from the start | Free plan |
| 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 | 22 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- On price: Posteo Posteo at €1 a month, against Mailfence Entry at €3.50 a month.
- For free, Posteo gives you no free plan, and Mailfence a free plan (500 MB–1 GB, no own domain).
- Posteo comes with 4 GB of storage and Mailfence with 10 GB of storage.
- Data location: Germany for Posteo, Belgium for Mailfence.
- Posteo is based in Germany and Mailfence in Belgium, so different privacy laws apply.
- Mailfence lets you bring your own domain name; Posteo doesn't.
- For extra addresses, Posteo has yes (posteo.de only) and Mailfence has yes.
Common questions
Which is more private, Posteo or Mailfence?
Posteo scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and Mailfence 3.5. Posteo gives you open-source apps and an account that doesn't need your phone number or ID.
Which is cheaper, Posteo or Mailfence?
Posteo is cheaper. Its Posteo plan is €1 a month, against €3.50 a month for Mailfence's Entry. Mailfence also has a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Do Posteo and Mailfence work with my own domain?
Only Mailfence does (Yes). With Posteo your address stays on its own domain.
Where do Posteo and Mailfence keep my email?
Posteo keeps it in Germany. Mailfence keeps it in Belgium.
Recent price changes
I haven't seen either change its price since I started checking on 22 October 2026.
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