Runbox vs Fasthosts
Runbox wins on privacy, Fasthosts wins on price and Runbox wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Runbox or Fasthosts: which should you choose?
- Go for Runbox if you'd like more room (10 GB, against 2 GB); your diary and address book in one place with your email; and open-source apps anyone can check.
- Fasthosts suits you best if you want to pay less: From £1 a month for the first year.
| Feature | Runbox | Fasthosts |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Features | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Mini $34.95 a year | Email From £1 a month for the first year |
| Free plan | No (30-day trial) | No |
| Storage | 10 GB | 2 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Up to 5 | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Norway | United Kingdom (IONOS) |
| Your data is kept in | Norway | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2000 | 1998 |
| 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 | No |
| 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. Fasthosts Email, From £1 a month for the first year.
- Runbox has no free plan; Fasthosts has no free plan.
- Space: Runbox gives 10 GB of storage, Fasthosts 2 GB of storage.
- Runbox keeps your mail in Norway, while Fasthosts keeps it in the United Kingdom.
- The companies sit under different laws: Runbox in Norway, Fasthosts in United Kingdom (IONOS).
- Aliases: Runbox offers 100 aliases, Fasthosts yes.
Runbox and Fasthosts: your questions
Is Runbox more private than Fasthosts?
Runbox scores 3 out of 5 for privacy and Fasthosts 2.5. Runbox gives you open-source apps anyone can check.
Is Runbox cheaper than Fasthosts?
Fasthosts is cheaper. Its Email plan is From £1 a month for the first year, against $34.95 a year for Runbox's Mini. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with Runbox or Fasthosts?
Yes, both do. Runbox: Up to 5. Fasthosts: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Runbox and Fasthosts?
Runbox keeps it in Norway. Fasthosts keeps it in the United Kingdom.
Prices and the latest news
Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Runbox news · Fasthosts news.
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How to switch
Moving to Runbox · Moving from Runbox. Or see all my switching guides.