Runbox vs Hostinger Email
On privacy it's Runbox. On price it's Hostinger Email. On features it's Runbox. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Go for Runbox if you'd like your mailbox stored in Norway; more room (10 GB, against 5 GB); and a calendar and contacts alongside your mail.
- Hostinger Email suits you best if you want the lower price ($0.39 a month on a 48-month term, renews at $1.59).
| Feature | Runbox | Hostinger Email |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Privacy | 3.0 | 1.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Mini $34.95 a year | Starter $0.39 a month on a 48-month term, renews at $1.59 |
| Free plan | No (30-day trial) | No |
| Storage | 10 GB | 5 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Up to 5 | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Norway | Lithuania |
| Your data is kept in | Norway | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2000 | 2004 |
| Free trial | 30 days free, then a 60-day refund | 30-day money-back guarantee |
| 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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Where they differ
- Cheapest plans: Runbox Mini, $34.95 a year. Hostinger Email Starter, $0.39 a month on a 48-month term, renews at $1.59.
- Runbox has no free plan; Hostinger Email has no free plan.
- Space: Runbox gives 10 GB of storage, Hostinger Email 5 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in Norway with Runbox, and in Not confirmed with Hostinger Email.
- The companies sit under different laws: Runbox in Norway, Hostinger Email in Lithuania.
- Aliases: Runbox offers 100 aliases, Hostinger Email yes.
Runbox and Hostinger Email: your questions
Is Runbox more private than Hostinger Email?
Runbox scores 3 out of 5 for privacy and Hostinger Email 1.5. Runbox gives you your mailbox stored in Norway and open-source apps anyone can check.
Is Runbox cheaper than Hostinger Email?
Hostinger Email is cheaper. Its Starter plan is $0.39 a month on a 48-month term, renews at $1.59, 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 Hostinger Email?
Yes, both do. Runbox: Up to 5. Hostinger Email: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Runbox and Hostinger Email?
Runbox keeps it in Norway. Hostinger Email keeps it in Not confirmed.
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 · Hostinger Email news.
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