Runbox vs Migadu
On privacy it's Runbox. On price it's Migadu. On features it's a tie. Here's everything side by side, last checked 22 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Go for Runbox if you'd like more space for your mail: 10 GB and apps whose code is public.
- Migadu suits you best if you want the lower price ($19 a year (whole account)).
| Feature | Runbox | Migadu |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Mini $34.95 a year | Micro $19 a year (whole account) |
| Free plan | No (30-day trial) | No |
| Storage | 10 GB | 5 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Up to 5 | ✓ Unlimited |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Norway | Switzerland |
| Your data is kept in | Norway | France |
| 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); Migadu's is Micro ($19 a year (whole account)).
- Runbox has no free plan; Migadu has no free plan.
- Space: Runbox gives 10 GB of storage, Migadu 5 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in Norway with Runbox, and in France with Migadu.
- The companies sit under different laws: Runbox in Norway, Migadu in Switzerland.
- Aliases: Runbox offers 100 aliases, Migadu yes.
Questions people ask
Is Runbox more private than Migadu?
Runbox scores 3 out of 5 for privacy and Migadu 2.5. Runbox gives you apps whose code is public.
Is Runbox cheaper than Migadu?
Migadu is cheaper. Its Micro plan is $19 a year (whole account), 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 Migadu?
Yes, both do. Runbox: Up to 5. Migadu: Unlimited.
Where is my email stored with Runbox and Migadu?
Runbox keeps it in Norway. Migadu keeps it in France.
Recent price changes
Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.
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Switching between them
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