SimpleLogin vs Names.co.uk
In short: SimpleLogin wins on privacy, SimpleLogin wins on price, and Names.co.uk wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick SimpleLogin or Names.co.uk?
- SimpleLogin is the better pick if you want the lower price ($36 a year (with Proton Pass)); to try it free first; and open-source apps anyone can check.
- Go for Names.co.uk if you'd like 5 GB of storage and freedom to use the mail app you already like.
| Feature | SimpleLogin | Names.co.uk |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Not rated | 3.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Premium $36 a year (with Proton Pass) | Email £9.99 per user a month (£1 for the first month), or £109.89 a year |
| Free plan | Yes, 10 aliases | No |
| Storage | Forwards only | 5 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Switzerland (Proton) | United Kingdom |
| Your data is kept in | EU | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2019 | Unknown |
| Free trial | Free plan | £1 for the first month |
| 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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Where they differ
- Cheapest plans: SimpleLogin Premium, $36 a year (with Proton Pass). Names.co.uk Email, £9.99 per user a month (£1 for the first month), or £109.89 a year.
- SimpleLogin has a free plan (10 aliases); Names.co.uk has no free plan.
- Space: SimpleLogin gives no storage, as it forwards mail on, Names.co.uk 5 GB of storage.
- Data location: EU for SimpleLogin, United Kingdom for Names.co.uk.
- The companies sit under different laws: SimpleLogin in Switzerland (Proton), Names.co.uk in United Kingdom.
- Mail apps: SimpleLogin only works in its own apps; Names.co.uk works in any mail app over IMAP.
- Aliases: SimpleLogin offers unlimited aliases, Names.co.uk yes.
Questions people ask
Is SimpleLogin more private than Names.co.uk?
SimpleLogin scores 3 out of 5 for privacy and Names.co.uk 2.5. SimpleLogin gives you open-source apps anyone can check.
Is SimpleLogin cheaper than Names.co.uk?
SimpleLogin is cheaper. Its Premium plan is $36 a year (with Proton Pass), against £9.99 per user a month (£1 for the first month), or £109.89 a year for Names.co.uk's Email. 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 Names.co.uk?
Yes, both do. SimpleLogin: Yes. Names.co.uk: Yes.
Where is my email stored with SimpleLogin and Names.co.uk?
SimpleLogin keeps it in the EU. Names.co.uk keeps it in the United Kingdom.
Can I use SimpleLogin and Names.co.uk in Apple Mail or Outlook?
SimpleLogin only works in its own apps. Names.co.uk works in any mail app over IMAP.
Prices and the latest 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 · Names.co.uk news.
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