Runbox vs Mythic Beasts
On privacy it's Runbox. On price it's Mythic Beasts. On features it's a tie. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Runbox or Mythic Beasts: which should you choose?
- Runbox is the better pick if you want apps whose code is public.
- Mythic Beasts is the better pick if you want to pay less: From £2 a month (email only).
| Feature | Runbox | Mythic Beasts |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Email only From £2 a month (email only) |
| Free plan | No (30-day trial) | No |
| Storage | 10 GB | Not confirmed |
| Your own domain | ✓ Up to 5 | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Norway | United Kingdom |
| Your data is kept in | Norway | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2000 | 2000 |
| 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 | 25 October 2026 |
Want to add another? Open this in the compare tool.
Where they differ
- Runbox's cheapest plan is Mini ($34.95 a year); Mythic Beasts's is Email only (From £2 a month (email only)).
- For free, Runbox gives you no free plan, and Mythic Beasts no free plan.
- Runbox comes with 10 GB of storage and Mythic Beasts with storage not confirmed.
- Data location: Norway for Runbox, United Kingdom for Mythic Beasts.
- Runbox is based in Norway and Mythic Beasts in the United Kingdom, so different privacy laws apply.
- For extra addresses, Runbox has 100 aliases and Mythic Beasts has yes.
Runbox and Mythic Beasts: your questions
Which is more private, Runbox or Mythic Beasts?
Runbox scores 3 out of 5 for privacy and Mythic Beasts 2.5. Runbox gives you apps whose code is public.
Which is cheaper, Runbox or Mythic Beasts?
Mythic Beasts is cheaper. Its Email only plan is From £2 a month (email only), against $34.95 a year for Runbox's Mini. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Do Runbox and Mythic Beasts work with my own domain?
Yes, both do. Runbox: Up to 5. Mythic Beasts: Yes.
Where do Runbox and Mythic Beasts keep my email?
Runbox keeps it in Norway. Mythic Beasts keeps it in the United Kingdom.
Price changes and news
Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Runbox news · Mythic Beasts news.
Also worth a look
Runbox vs mailbox.org · Mythic Beasts vs mailbox.org · Runbox vs Posteo · Mythic Beasts vs Posteo · Runbox vs Proton Mail · Mythic Beasts vs Proton Mail
Switching between them
Moving to Runbox · Moving from Runbox. Or see all my switching guides.