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Posteo vs Migadu

On privacy it's Posteo. On price it's Posteo. On features it's Migadu. Here's everything side by side, last checked 22 October 2026.

Which should you choose?

  • Go for Posteo if you'd like the lower price (€1 a month); apps whose code is public; and an account that doesn't need your phone number or ID.
  • Migadu suits you best if you want email at your own domain name and 5 GB of storage.
FeaturePosteoMigadu
Overall4.53.5
Privacy4.52.5
Price5.04.5
Features3.04.5
Cheapest planPosteo
€1 a month
Micro
$19 a year (whole account)
Free planNoNo
Storage4 GB5 GB
Your own domainNo✓ Unlimited
End-to-end encryptionOptional (PGP or encrypted storage)No
Company based in Germany Switzerland
Your data is kept in Germany France
Founded2009Unknown
Free trialNo, €1 a month from the startUnknown
Funded by advertisingNoNo
Works in any mail app✓ IMAP and SMTP✓ IMAP and SMTP
Calendar and contacts✓ Yes✓ Yes
AliasesYes (posteo.de only)Yes
Open-source apps✓ YesNo
Sign up without ID✓ YesNo
White labelNoUnknown
Reader offerNoneNone
Last checked22 October 202622 October 2026

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How Posteo and Migadu differ

  • Cheapest plans: Posteo Posteo, €1 a month. Migadu Micro, $19 a year (whole account).
  • Space: Posteo gives 4 GB of storage, Migadu 5 GB of storage.
  • Posteo keeps your mail in Germany, while Migadu keeps it in France.
  • The companies sit under different laws: Posteo in Germany, Migadu in Switzerland.
  • On encryption, Posteo offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas Migadu doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
  • You can use your own domain with Migadu, but not with Posteo.
  • Aliases: Posteo offers yes (posteo.de only), Migadu yes.

Questions people ask

Is Posteo more private than Migadu?

Posteo scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and Migadu 2.5. Posteo gives you apps whose code is public and an account that doesn't need your phone number or ID.

Is Posteo cheaper than Migadu?

Posteo is cheaper. Its Posteo plan is €1 a month, against $19 a year (whole account) for Migadu's Micro. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.

Can I use my own domain with Posteo or Migadu?

Only Migadu does (Unlimited). With Posteo your address stays on its own domain.

Where is my email stored with Posteo and Migadu?

Posteo keeps it in Germany. Migadu keeps it in France.

Recent price changes

Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.

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