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SimpleLogin vs Atomic Mail

In short: SimpleLogin wins on privacy, SimpleLogin wins on price, and Atomic Mail wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.

Should you pick SimpleLogin or Atomic Mail?

  • SimpleLogin suits you best if you want your mail kept in the EU; to pay less: $36 a year (with Proton Pass); and to use your own domain, like you@yourname.co.uk.
  • Choose Atomic Mail if you want end-to-end encryption built in.
FeatureSimpleLoginAtomic Mail
Overall3.52.5
Privacy3.02.0
Price4.03.5
FeaturesNot rated1.5
Cheapest planPremium
$36 a year (with Proton Pass)
Plus
From $5 a month
Free planYes, 10 aliasesYes, free plan
StorageForwards onlyNot confirmed
Your own domain✓ YesNo
End-to-end encryptionNo✓ Built in
Company based in Switzerland (Proton)Not confirmed
Your data is kept in EUNot confirmed
Founded2019Unknown
Free trialFree planFree plan
Funded by advertisingNoNo
Works in any mail appNo, its own apps onlyNo, its own apps only
Calendar and contactsNoNo
AliasesUnlimited aliases10 on free, 15 on Plus
Open-source apps✓ YesNo
Sign up without IDNoNo
White labelNoUnknown
Reader offerNoneNone
Last checked25 October 202625 October 2026

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How SimpleLogin and Atomic Mail differ

  • SimpleLogin's cheapest plan is Premium ($36 a year (with Proton Pass)); Atomic Mail's is Plus (From $5 a month).
  • SimpleLogin has a free plan (10 aliases); Atomic Mail has a free plan (free plan).
  • Space: SimpleLogin gives no storage, as it forwards mail on, Atomic Mail storage not confirmed.
  • SimpleLogin keeps your mail in the EU, while Atomic Mail keeps it in Not confirmed.
  • The companies sit under different laws: SimpleLogin in Switzerland (Proton), Atomic Mail in Not confirmed.
  • On encryption, SimpleLogin doesn't encrypt mail end to end, whereas Atomic Mail encrypts mail end to end.
  • You can use your own domain with SimpleLogin, but not with Atomic Mail.
  • Aliases: SimpleLogin offers unlimited aliases, Atomic Mail 10 on free, 15 on plus.

SimpleLogin and Atomic Mail: your questions

Is SimpleLogin more private than Atomic Mail?

SimpleLogin scores 3 out of 5 for privacy and Atomic Mail 2. SimpleLogin gives you your mail kept in the EU and open-source apps.

Is SimpleLogin cheaper than Atomic Mail?

SimpleLogin is cheaper. Its Premium plan is $36 a year (with Proton Pass), against From $5 a month for Atomic Mail's Plus. SimpleLogin and Atomic Mail also have 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 Atomic Mail?

Only SimpleLogin does (Yes). With Atomic Mail your address stays on its own domain.

Where is my email stored with SimpleLogin and Atomic Mail?

SimpleLogin keeps it in the EU. Atomic Mail keeps it in Not confirmed.

Can I use SimpleLogin and Atomic Mail in Apple Mail or Outlook?

SimpleLogin only works in its own apps. Atomic Mail only works in its own apps.

Price changes and news

  • 22 October 2026 Atomic Mail: $4.99 a month yearly ($5.99 monthly), when I checked

The latest headlines: SimpleLogin news · Atomic Mail news.

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