Runbox vs Soverin
On privacy it's Runbox. On price it's a tie. On features it's Soverin. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Runbox suits you best if you want a cheaper plan, at $34.95 a year and open-source apps anyone can check.
- Soverin suits you best if you want more room (25 GB, against 10 GB).
| Feature | Runbox | Soverin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Mini $34.95 a year | Private Mailbox €3.25 a month, yearly |
| Free plan | No (30-day trial) | No |
| Storage | 10 GB | 25 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Up to 5 | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Norway | Netherlands |
| Your data is kept in | Norway | Netherlands |
| Founded | 2000 | Unknown |
| Free trial | 30 days free, then a 60-day refund | No free trial; 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 | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | 100 aliases | Unlimited |
| 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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The key differences
- On price: Runbox Mini at $34.95 a year, against Soverin Private Mailbox at €3.25 a month, yearly.
- For free, Runbox gives you no free plan, and Soverin no free plan.
- Runbox comes with 10 GB of storage and Soverin with 25 GB of storage.
- Runbox keeps your mail in Norway, while Soverin keeps it in the Netherlands.
- Runbox is based in Norway and Soverin in the Netherlands, so different privacy laws apply.
- For extra addresses, Runbox has 100 aliases and Soverin has unlimited.
Common questions
Which is more private, Runbox or Soverin?
Runbox scores 3 out of 5 for privacy and Soverin 2.5. Runbox gives you open-source apps anyone can check.
Which is cheaper, Runbox or Soverin?
Runbox is cheaper. Its Mini plan is $34.95 a year, against €3.25 a month, yearly for Soverin's Private Mailbox. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Do Runbox and Soverin work with my own domain?
Yes, both do. Runbox: Up to 5. Soverin: Yes.
Where do Runbox and Soverin keep my email?
Runbox keeps it in Norway. Soverin keeps it in the Netherlands.
Prices and the latest news
I haven't seen either change its price since I started checking on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Runbox news · Soverin news.
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How to switch
Moving to Runbox · Moving from Runbox. Or see all my switching guides.