SimpleLogin vs ImprovMX
In short: SimpleLogin wins on privacy, SimpleLogin wins on price, and they tie on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- SimpleLogin is the better pick if you want your email to stay in the EU; to pay less: $36 a year (with Proton Pass); and open-source apps.
| Feature | SimpleLogin | ImprovMX |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 1.5 |
| Privacy | 3.0 | 0.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Features | Not rated | Not rated |
| Cheapest plan | Premium $36 a year (with Proton Pass) | Light $50 a year |
| Free plan | Yes, 10 aliases | Yes, 1 domain, 25 aliases |
| Storage | Forwards only | Forwards only |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Switzerland (Proton) | Not confirmed |
| Your data is kept in | EU | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2019 | Unknown |
| Free trial | Free plan | Free plan |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | No, its own apps only | No, its own apps only |
| Calendar and contacts | No | No |
| Aliases | Unlimited aliases | 25 to 200 aliases per domain |
| Open-source apps | ✓ Yes | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- SimpleLogin's cheapest plan is Premium ($36 a year (with Proton Pass)); ImprovMX's is Light ($50 a year).
- SimpleLogin has a free plan (10 aliases); ImprovMX has a free plan (1 domain, 25 aliases).
- Data location: EU for SimpleLogin, Not confirmed for ImprovMX.
- The companies sit under different laws: SimpleLogin in Switzerland (Proton), ImprovMX in Not confirmed.
- Aliases: SimpleLogin offers unlimited aliases, ImprovMX 25 to 200 aliases per domain.
Common questions
Is SimpleLogin more private than ImprovMX?
SimpleLogin scores 3 out of 5 for privacy and ImprovMX 0.5. SimpleLogin gives you your email to stay in the EU and open-source apps.
Is SimpleLogin cheaper than ImprovMX?
SimpleLogin is cheaper. Its Premium plan is $36 a year (with Proton Pass), against $50 a year for ImprovMX's Light. SimpleLogin and ImprovMX 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 ImprovMX?
Yes, both do. SimpleLogin: Yes. ImprovMX: Yes.
Where is my email stored with SimpleLogin and ImprovMX?
SimpleLogin keeps it in the EU. ImprovMX keeps it in Not confirmed.
Can I use SimpleLogin and ImprovMX in Apple Mail or Outlook?
SimpleLogin only works in its own apps. ImprovMX only works in its own apps.
Prices and the latest news
Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: SimpleLogin news · ImprovMX news.
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