Runbox vs Hostpoint
In short: Runbox wins on privacy, Runbox wins on price, and Hostpoint wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 22 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Runbox suits you best if you want to pay less: $34.95 a year and apps whose code is public.
- Hostpoint suits you best if you want more space for your mail: 50 GB.
| Feature | Runbox | Hostpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Features | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Mini $34.95 a year | Cloud Office Plus CHF 3 a user a month in the first year, then CHF 5 |
| Free plan | No (30-day trial) | No |
| Storage | 10 GB | 50 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Up to 5 | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Norway | Switzerland |
| Your data is kept in | Norway | Switzerland |
| 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 | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 |
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The key differences
- Runbox's cheapest plan is Mini ($34.95 a year); Hostpoint's is Cloud Office Plus (CHF 3 a user a month in the first year, then CHF 5).
- For free, Runbox gives you no free plan, and Hostpoint no free plan.
- Runbox comes with 10 GB of storage and Hostpoint with 50 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in Norway with Runbox, and in Switzerland with Hostpoint.
- Runbox is based in Norway and Hostpoint in Switzerland, so different privacy laws apply.
- For extra addresses, Runbox has 100 aliases and Hostpoint has yes.
Common questions
Which is more private, Runbox or Hostpoint?
Runbox scores 3 out of 5 for privacy and Hostpoint 2.5. Runbox gives you apps whose code is public.
Which is cheaper, Runbox or Hostpoint?
Runbox is cheaper. Its Mini plan is $34.95 a year, against CHF 3 a user a month in the first year, then CHF 5 for Hostpoint's Cloud Office Plus. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Do Runbox and Hostpoint work with my own domain?
Yes, both do. Runbox: Up to 5. Hostpoint: Yes.
Where do Runbox and Hostpoint keep my email?
Runbox keeps it in Norway. Hostpoint keeps it in Switzerland.
Price changes and news
I haven't seen either change its price since I started checking on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Runbox news · Hostpoint news.
Alternatives to Runbox and Hostpoint
Runbox vs mailbox.org · Hostpoint vs mailbox.org · Runbox vs Posteo · Hostpoint vs Posteo · Runbox vs Proton Mail · Hostpoint vs Proton Mail
Switching between them
Moving to Runbox · Moving from Runbox. Or see all my switching guides.