SimpleLogin vs 123 Reg
In short: SimpleLogin wins on privacy, SimpleLogin wins on price, and 123 Reg wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- SimpleLogin suits you best if you want your mailbox stored in the EU; the lower price ($36 a year (with Proton Pass)); and a free plan before you pay anything.
- Choose 123 Reg if you want more space for your mail: 10 GB; freedom to use the mail app you already like; and a company with a longer track record (since 2000).
| Feature | SimpleLogin | 123 Reg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 2.0 |
| Privacy | 3.0 | 0.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Features | Not rated | 3.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Premium $36 a year (with Proton Pass) | 10 GB mailbox £1.99 a mailbox a month for the first year, then £47.88 a year |
| Free plan | Yes, 10 aliases | No |
| Storage | Forwards only | 10 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Switzerland (Proton) | United Kingdom (GoDaddy) |
| Your data is kept in | EU | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2019 | 2000 |
| Free trial | Free plan | Unknown |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | No, its own apps only | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | No | No |
| Aliases | Unlimited aliases | Yes |
| Open-source apps | ✓ Yes | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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How SimpleLogin and 123 Reg differ
- Cheapest plans: SimpleLogin Premium, $36 a year (with Proton Pass). 123 Reg 10 GB mailbox, £1.99 a mailbox a month for the first year, then £47.88 a year.
- SimpleLogin has a free plan (10 aliases); 123 Reg has no free plan.
- Space: SimpleLogin gives no storage, as it forwards mail on, 123 Reg 10 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in the EU with SimpleLogin, and in Not confirmed with 123 Reg.
- The companies sit under different laws: SimpleLogin in Switzerland (Proton), 123 Reg in United Kingdom (GoDaddy).
- Mail apps: SimpleLogin only works in its own apps; 123 Reg works in any mail app over IMAP.
- Aliases: SimpleLogin offers unlimited aliases, 123 Reg yes.
Common questions
Is SimpleLogin more private than 123 Reg?
SimpleLogin scores 3 out of 5 for privacy and 123 Reg 0.5. SimpleLogin gives you your mailbox stored in the EU and open-source apps.
Is SimpleLogin cheaper than 123 Reg?
SimpleLogin is cheaper. Its Premium plan is $36 a year (with Proton Pass), against £1.99 a mailbox a month for the first year, then £47.88 a year for 123 Reg's 10 GB mailbox. SimpleLogin also has a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with SimpleLogin or 123 Reg?
Yes, both do. SimpleLogin: Yes. 123 Reg: Yes.
Where is my email stored with SimpleLogin and 123 Reg?
SimpleLogin keeps it in the EU. 123 Reg keeps it in Not confirmed.
Can I use SimpleLogin and 123 Reg in Apple Mail or Outlook?
SimpleLogin only works in its own apps. 123 Reg works in any mail app over IMAP.
Recent price changes
- 22 October 2026 123 Reg: £1.19 a month, when I checked
The latest headlines: SimpleLogin news · 123 Reg news.
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