Runbox vs Yahoo Mail
On privacy it's Runbox. On price it's Yahoo Mail. On features it's Runbox. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Runbox or Yahoo Mail?
- Runbox suits you best if you want your mailbox stored in Norway; email from a company that doesn't make money from adverts; and email at your own domain name.
- Yahoo Mail suits you best if you want a mailbox that costs nothing; a free plan before you pay anything; and more room (20 GB, against 10 GB).
| Feature | Runbox | Yahoo Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| Price | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Mini $34.95 a year | Free (Mail Plus ad-free, 200 GB) Free; Plus £4.99 a month (2020 price) |
| Free plan | No (30-day trial) | Yes, 20 GB |
| Storage | 10 GB | 20 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Up to 5 | No |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Norway | United States |
| Your data is kept in | Norway | United States and worldwide |
| Founded | 2000 | 1997 |
| Free trial | 30 days free, then a 60-day refund | Free |
| Funded by advertising | No | Yes, or its parent company is |
| 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 | No |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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How Runbox and Yahoo Mail differ
- Runbox's cheapest plan is Mini ($34.95 a year); Yahoo Mail's is Free (Mail Plus ad-free, 200 GB) (Free; Plus £4.99 a month (2020 price)).
- For free, Runbox gives you no free plan, and Yahoo Mail a free plan (20 GB).
- Runbox comes with 10 GB of storage and Yahoo Mail with 20 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in Norway with Runbox, and in the United States and worldwide with Yahoo Mail.
- Runbox is based in Norway and Yahoo Mail in the United States, so different privacy laws apply.
- Runbox lets you bring your own domain name; Yahoo Mail doesn't.
- Only Yahoo Mail is part of an advertising business.
- For extra addresses, Runbox has 100 aliases and Yahoo Mail has yes.
Runbox and Yahoo Mail: your questions
Which is more private, Runbox or Yahoo Mail?
Runbox scores 3 out of 5 for privacy and Yahoo Mail 0. Runbox gives you your mailbox stored in Norway, email from a company that doesn't make money from adverts and apps whose code is public.
Which is cheaper, Runbox or Yahoo Mail?
Yahoo Mail costs nothing to start (Free; Plus £4.99 a month (2020 price)). Runbox's cheapest plan, Mini, is $34.95 a year.
Do Runbox and Yahoo Mail work with my own domain?
Only Runbox does (Up to 5). With Yahoo Mail your address stays on its own domain.
Where do Runbox and Yahoo Mail keep my email?
Runbox keeps it in Norway. Yahoo Mail keeps it in the United States and worldwide.
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 · Yahoo Mail news.
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How to switch
Moving to Runbox · Moving from Runbox. Or see all my switching guides.