Runbox vs eclipso
In short: Runbox wins on privacy, eclipso wins on price, and Runbox wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Runbox if you want to use your own domain, like you@yourname.co.uk and apps whose code is public.
- eclipso suits you best if you want a cheaper plan, at €1.49 a month; a free plan before you pay anything; and more space for your mail: 20 GB.
| Feature | Runbox | eclipso |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Mini $34.95 a year | Connect €1.49 a month |
| Free plan | No (30-day trial) | Yes, 4 GB |
| Storage | 10 GB | 20 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Up to 5 | On paid plans |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Norway | Germany |
| Your data is kept in | Norway | Germany |
| Founded | 2000 | Unknown |
| Free trial | 30 days free, then a 60-day refund | Free plan (Freemail) |
| 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 | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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The key differences
- Cheapest plans: Runbox Mini, $34.95 a year. eclipso Connect, €1.49 a month.
- Runbox has no free plan; eclipso has a free plan (4 GB).
- Space: Runbox gives 10 GB of storage, eclipso 20 GB of storage.
- Runbox keeps your mail in Norway, while eclipso keeps it in Germany.
- The companies sit under different laws: Runbox in Norway, eclipso in Germany.
- You can use your own domain with Runbox, but not with eclipso.
- Aliases: Runbox offers 100 aliases, eclipso yes.
Runbox and eclipso: your questions
Is Runbox more private than eclipso?
Runbox scores 3 out of 5 for privacy and eclipso 2.5. Runbox gives you apps whose code is public.
Is Runbox cheaper than eclipso?
eclipso is cheaper. Its Connect plan is €1.49 a month, against $34.95 a year for Runbox's Mini. eclipso also has a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with Runbox or eclipso?
Only Runbox does (Up to 5). With eclipso your address stays on its own domain.
Where is my email stored with Runbox and eclipso?
Runbox keeps it in Norway. eclipso keeps it in Germany.
Recent price changes
- 22 October 2026 eclipso: Free; paid plans not confirmed, when I checked
The latest headlines: Runbox news · eclipso news.
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How to switch
Moving to Runbox · Moving from Runbox. Or see all my switching guides.