Purelymail vs Gandi Mail
In short: Gandi Mail wins on privacy, Purelymail wins on price, and Gandi Mail wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Purelymail or Gandi Mail?
- Go for Purelymail if you'd like to pay less: $10 a year, any number of users and domains.
- Gandi Mail suits you best if you want your email to stay in France and a calendar and contacts alongside your mail.
| Feature | Purelymail | Gandi Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Privacy | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 5.0 | 2.5 |
| Features | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Simple $10 a year, any number of users and domains | Standard mailbox From £5.99 a mailbox a month, VAT included (£71.86 a year) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 10 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States | France |
| Your data is kept in | United States | France |
| Founded | Unknown | 1999 |
| Free trial | Free trial with a small amount of credit (about a month of light use) | Unknown |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ 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 | 25 October 2026 |
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How Purelymail and Gandi Mail differ
- Purelymail's cheapest plan is Simple ($10 a year, any number of users and domains); Gandi Mail's is Standard mailbox (From £5.99 a mailbox a month, VAT included (£71.86 a year)).
- Space: Purelymail gives storage not confirmed, Gandi Mail 10 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in the United States with Purelymail, and in France with Gandi Mail.
- The companies sit under different laws: Purelymail in United States, Gandi Mail in France.
Common questions
Is Purelymail more private than Gandi Mail?
Gandi Mail scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and Purelymail 0.5. Gandi Mail gives you your email to stay in France.
Is Purelymail cheaper than Gandi Mail?
Purelymail is cheaper. Its Simple plan is $10 a year, any number of users and domains, against From £5.99 a mailbox a month, VAT included (£71.86 a year) for Gandi Mail's Standard mailbox. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with Purelymail or Gandi Mail?
Yes, both do. Purelymail: Unlimited. Gandi Mail: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Purelymail and Gandi Mail?
Purelymail keeps it in the United States. Gandi Mail keeps it in France.
Price changes and news
No price changes for either since 25 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
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