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Proton Mail for Business vs Migadu

On privacy it's Proton Mail for Business. On price it's Migadu. On features it's a tie. Here's everything side by side, last checked 22 October 2026.

Which should you choose?

  • Go for Proton Mail for Business if you'd like mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup; more room (15 GB, against 5 GB); and open-source apps.
  • Choose Migadu if you want the lower price ($19 a year (whole account)) and freedom to use the mail app you already like.
FeatureProton Mail for BusinessMigadu
Overall4.03.5
Privacy4.52.5
Price2.54.5
Features4.54.5
Cheapest planMail Essentials
$6.99 per user a month
Micro
$19 a year (whole account)
Free planNoNo
Storage15 GB5 GB
Your own domain✓ 3✓ Unlimited
End-to-end encryption✓ Built inNo
Company based in Switzerland Switzerland
Your data is kept in Switzerland France
Founded2014Unknown
Free trial30-day refundUnknown
Funded by advertisingNoNo
Works in any mail appWith Proton Bridge on paid plans✓ IMAP and SMTP
Calendar and contacts✓ Yes✓ Yes
AliasesYesYes
Open-source apps✓ YesNo
Sign up without IDNoNo
White labelNoUnknown
Reader offerNoneNone
Last checked22 October 202622 October 2026

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Where they differ

  • On price: Proton Mail for Business Mail Essentials at $6.99 per user a month, against Migadu Micro at $19 a year (whole account).
  • Proton Mail for Business comes with 15 GB of storage and Migadu with 5 GB of storage.
  • Proton Mail for Business keeps your mail in Switzerland, while Migadu keeps it in France.
  • Proton Mail for Business encrypts mail end to end; Migadu doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
  • Proton Mail for Business works in other mail apps through Proton Bridge on paid plans, and Migadu works in any mail app over IMAP.

Common questions

Which is more private, Proton Mail for Business or Migadu?

Proton Mail for Business scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and Migadu 2.5. Proton Mail for Business gives you mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup and open-source apps.

Which is cheaper, Proton Mail for Business or Migadu?

Migadu is cheaper. Its Micro plan is $19 a year (whole account), against $6.99 per user a month for Proton Mail for Business's Mail Essentials. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.

Do Proton Mail for Business and Migadu work with my own domain?

Yes, both do. Proton Mail for Business: 3 domains on its cheapest plan that allows one. Migadu: Unlimited.

Where do Proton Mail for Business and Migadu keep my email?

Proton Mail for Business keeps it in Switzerland. Migadu keeps it in France.

Do Proton Mail for Business and Migadu work in other mail apps?

Proton Mail for Business works in other mail apps through Proton Bridge on paid plans. Migadu 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.

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