Runbox vs OVHcloud Email
On privacy it's Runbox. On price it's Runbox. On features it's a tie. Here's everything side by side, last checked 22 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Runbox if you want open-source apps anyone can check.
| Feature | Runbox | OVHcloud Email |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | Not rated |
| Privacy | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | Not rated |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Mini $34.95 a year | MX Plan Not confirmed |
| 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 | France |
| Your data is kept in | Norway | EU |
| Founded | 2000 | 1999 |
| 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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How Runbox and OVHcloud Email differ
- On price: Runbox Mini at $34.95 a year, against OVHcloud Email MX Plan at Not confirmed.
- Runbox has no free plan; OVHcloud Email has no free plan.
- Space: Runbox gives 10 GB of storage, OVHcloud Email storage not confirmed.
- Data location: Norway for Runbox, EU for OVHcloud Email.
- The companies sit under different laws: Runbox in Norway, OVHcloud Email in France.
- Aliases: Runbox offers 100 aliases, OVHcloud Email yes.
Questions people ask
Is Runbox more private than OVHcloud Email?
Runbox scores 3 out of 5 for privacy and OVHcloud Email 2.5. Runbox gives you open-source apps anyone can check.
Can I use my own domain with Runbox or OVHcloud Email?
Yes, both do. Runbox: Up to 5. OVHcloud Email: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Runbox and OVHcloud Email?
Runbox keeps it in Norway. OVHcloud Email keeps it in the EU.
Prices and the latest 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 · OVHcloud Email news.
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Switching between them
Moving to Runbox · Moving from Runbox. Or see all my switching guides.