Runbox vs 20i
In short: Runbox wins on privacy, Runbox wins on price, and they tie on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Runbox or 20i?
- Go for Runbox if you'd like open-source apps.
| Feature | Runbox | 20i |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | Not rated |
| Privacy | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | Not rated |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Mini $34.95 a year | Email hosting Not confirmed |
| Free plan | No (30-day trial) | No |
| Storage | 10 GB | 10 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Up to 5 | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Norway | United Kingdom |
| Your data is kept in | Norway | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2000 | Unknown |
| Free trial | 30 days free, then a 60-day refund | Unknown |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | 100 aliases | Yes |
| Open-source apps | ✓ Yes | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | ✓ Yes |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- Cheapest plans: Runbox Mini, $34.95 a year. 20i Email hosting, Not confirmed.
- Runbox has no free plan; 20i has no free plan.
- Data location: Norway for Runbox, United Kingdom for 20i.
- The companies sit under different laws: Runbox in Norway, 20i in United Kingdom.
- Aliases: Runbox offers 100 aliases, 20i yes.
Runbox and 20i: your questions
Is Runbox more private than 20i?
Runbox scores 3 out of 5 for privacy and 20i 2.5. Runbox gives you open-source apps.
Can I use my own domain with Runbox or 20i?
Yes, both do. Runbox: Up to 5. 20i: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Runbox and 20i?
Runbox keeps it in Norway. 20i keeps it in the United Kingdom.
Price changes and news
No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
The latest headlines: Runbox news · 20i news.
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