SimpleLogin vs MXroute
On privacy it's SimpleLogin. On price it's SimpleLogin. On features it's MXroute. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick SimpleLogin or MXroute?
- SimpleLogin is the better pick if you want your mailbox stored in the EU; to pay less: $36 a year (with Proton Pass); and a free plan before you pay anything.
- Go for MXroute if you'd like 10 GB of storage; the choice of any mail app over IMAP; and more years of history: it started in 2013.
| Feature | SimpleLogin | MXroute |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Small $59 a year (10 GB shared) |
| 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 States |
| Your data is kept in | EU | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2019 | 2013 |
| 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 MXroute differ
- SimpleLogin's cheapest plan is Premium ($36 a year (with Proton Pass)); MXroute's is Small ($59 a year (10 GB shared)).
- SimpleLogin has a free plan (10 aliases); MXroute has no free plan.
- Space: SimpleLogin gives no storage, as it forwards mail on, MXroute 10 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in the EU with SimpleLogin, and in Not confirmed with MXroute.
- The companies sit under different laws: SimpleLogin in Switzerland (Proton), MXroute in United States.
- Mail apps: SimpleLogin only works in its own apps; MXroute works in any mail app over IMAP.
- Aliases: SimpleLogin offers unlimited aliases, MXroute yes.
SimpleLogin and MXroute: your questions
Is SimpleLogin more private than MXroute?
SimpleLogin scores 3 out of 5 for privacy and MXroute 0.5. SimpleLogin gives you your mailbox stored in the EU and open-source apps anyone can check.
Is SimpleLogin cheaper than MXroute?
SimpleLogin is cheaper. Its Premium plan is $36 a year (with Proton Pass), against $59 a year (10 GB shared) for MXroute's Small. 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 MXroute?
Yes, both do. SimpleLogin: Yes. MXroute: Yes.
Where is my email stored with SimpleLogin and MXroute?
SimpleLogin keeps it in the EU. MXroute keeps it in Not confirmed.
Can I use SimpleLogin and MXroute in Apple Mail or Outlook?
SimpleLogin only works in its own apps. MXroute works in any mail app over IMAP.
Price changes and news
No price changes for either since 25 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
The latest headlines: SimpleLogin news · MXroute news.
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