Posteo vs Soverin
On privacy it's Posteo. On price it's Posteo. On features it's Soverin. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Posteo or Soverin: which should you choose?
- Posteo suits you best if you want to pay less: €1 a month; open-source apps; and an account that doesn't need your phone number or ID.
- Soverin suits you best if you want to use your own domain, like you@yourname.co.uk and more room (25 GB, against 4 GB).
| Feature | Posteo | Soverin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Posteo €1 a month | Private Mailbox €3.25 a month, yearly |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | 4 GB | 25 GB |
| Your own domain | No | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | No |
| Company based in | Germany | Netherlands |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | Netherlands |
| Founded | 2009 | Unknown |
| Free trial | No, €1 a month from the start | No free trial; 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 | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | Yes (posteo.de only) | Unlimited |
| 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); Soverin's is Private Mailbox (€3.25 a month, yearly).
- Posteo comes with 4 GB of storage and Soverin with 25 GB of storage.
- Data location: Germany for Posteo, Netherlands for Soverin.
- Posteo is based in Germany and Soverin in the Netherlands, so different privacy laws apply.
- Posteo offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage); Soverin doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- Soverin lets you bring your own domain name; Posteo doesn't.
- For extra addresses, Posteo has yes (posteo.de only) and Soverin has unlimited.
Posteo and Soverin: your questions
Which is more private, Posteo or Soverin?
Posteo scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and Soverin 2.5. Posteo gives you open-source apps and an account that doesn't need your phone number or ID.
Which is cheaper, Posteo or Soverin?
Posteo is cheaper. Its Posteo plan is €1 a month, against €3.25 a month, yearly for Soverin's Private Mailbox. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Do Posteo and Soverin work with my own domain?
Only Soverin does (Yes). With Posteo your address stays on its own domain.
Where do Posteo and Soverin keep my email?
Posteo keeps it in Germany. Soverin keeps it in the Netherlands.
Prices and the latest news
Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.
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