PreVeil vs STRATO Mail
On privacy it's STRATO Mail. On price it's STRATO Mail. On features it's STRATO Mail. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
PreVeil or STRATO Mail: which should you choose?
- Choose PreVeil if you want end-to-end encryption built in; a free plan before you pay anything; and more space for your mail: 5 GB.
- Choose STRATO Mail if you want your mail kept in Germany; a cheaper plan, at €3 a month; and to read your mail in any app, such as Apple Mail, Outlook or Thunderbird.
| Feature | PreVeil | STRATO Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.0 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | 2.5 | 4.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Individual $25 a month, yearly | Mail Basic €3 a month |
| Free plan | Yes, Basic (5 GB) | No |
| Storage | 5 GB | 2 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ Built in | No |
| Company based in | United States | Germany |
| Your data is kept in | United States | Germany |
| Founded | 2015 | Unknown |
| Free trial | Free Basic plan | 1 month free |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | No, its own apps only | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | No | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | Yes | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | Unknown | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- Cheapest plans: PreVeil Individual, $25 a month, yearly. STRATO Mail Mail Basic, €3 a month.
- For free, PreVeil gives you a free plan (Basic (5 GB)), and STRATO Mail no free plan.
- PreVeil comes with 5 GB of storage and STRATO Mail with 2 GB of storage.
- Data location: United States for PreVeil, Germany for STRATO Mail.
- PreVeil is based in the United States and STRATO Mail in Germany, so different privacy laws apply.
- PreVeil encrypts mail end to end; STRATO Mail doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- PreVeil only works in its own apps, and STRATO Mail works in any mail app over IMAP.
Questions people ask
Which is more private, PreVeil or STRATO Mail?
STRATO Mail scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and PreVeil 2. STRATO Mail gives you your mail kept in Germany.
Which is cheaper, PreVeil or STRATO Mail?
STRATO Mail is cheaper. Its Mail Basic plan is €3 a month, against $25 a month, yearly for PreVeil's Individual. PreVeil also has a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Do PreVeil and STRATO Mail work with my own domain?
Yes, both do. PreVeil: Yes. STRATO Mail: Yes.
Where do PreVeil and STRATO Mail keep my email?
PreVeil keeps it in the United States. STRATO Mail keeps it in Germany.
Do PreVeil and STRATO Mail work in other mail apps?
PreVeil only works in its own apps. STRATO Mail works in any mail app over IMAP.
Price changes and news
No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
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Switching between them
Whichever you choose, the move follows the same steps. Pick your two providers for the steps.