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SimpleLogin vs Mythic Beasts

SimpleLogin wins on privacy, Mythic Beasts wins on price and Mythic Beasts wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.

Should you pick SimpleLogin or Mythic Beasts?

  • SimpleLogin suits you best if you want a free plan to start on and apps whose code is public.
  • Choose Mythic Beasts if you want a cheaper plan, at From £2 a month (email only); the choice of any mail app over IMAP; and your diary and address book in one place with your email.
FeatureSimpleLoginMythic Beasts
Overall3.53.5
Privacy3.02.5
Price4.04.5
FeaturesNot rated4.5
Cheapest planPremium
$36 a year (with Proton Pass)
Email only
From £2 a month (email only)
Free planYes, 10 aliasesNo
StorageForwards onlyNot confirmed
Your own domain✓ Yes✓ Yes
End-to-end encryptionNoNo
Company based in Switzerland (Proton) United Kingdom
Your data is kept in EU United Kingdom
Founded20192000
Free trialFree planUnknown
Funded by advertisingNoNo
Works in any mail appNo, its own apps only✓ IMAP and SMTP
Calendar and contactsNo✓ Yes
AliasesUnlimited aliasesYes
Open-source apps✓ YesNo
Sign up without IDNoNo
White labelNoUnknown
Reader offerNoneNone
Last checked25 October 202625 October 2026

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Where they differ

  • Cheapest plans: SimpleLogin Premium, $36 a year (with Proton Pass). Mythic Beasts Email only, From £2 a month (email only).
  • SimpleLogin has a free plan (10 aliases); Mythic Beasts has no free plan.
  • Space: SimpleLogin gives no storage, as it forwards mail on, Mythic Beasts storage not confirmed.
  • Data location: EU for SimpleLogin, United Kingdom for Mythic Beasts.
  • The companies sit under different laws: SimpleLogin in Switzerland (Proton), Mythic Beasts in United Kingdom.
  • Mail apps: SimpleLogin only works in its own apps; Mythic Beasts works in any mail app over IMAP.
  • Aliases: SimpleLogin offers unlimited aliases, Mythic Beasts yes.

Common questions

Is SimpleLogin more private than Mythic Beasts?

SimpleLogin scores 3 out of 5 for privacy and Mythic Beasts 2.5. SimpleLogin gives you apps whose code is public.

Is SimpleLogin cheaper than Mythic Beasts?

Mythic Beasts is cheaper. Its Email only plan is From £2 a month (email only), against $36 a year (with Proton Pass) for SimpleLogin's Premium. 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 Mythic Beasts?

Yes, both do. SimpleLogin: Yes. Mythic Beasts: Yes.

Where is my email stored with SimpleLogin and Mythic Beasts?

SimpleLogin keeps it in the EU. Mythic Beasts keeps it in the United Kingdom.

Can I use SimpleLogin and Mythic Beasts in Apple Mail or Outlook?

SimpleLogin only works in its own apps. Mythic Beasts works in any mail app over IMAP.

Recent price changes

I haven't seen either change its price since I started checking on 25 October 2026.

The latest headlines: SimpleLogin news · Mythic Beasts news.

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