SimpleLogin vs Stalwart
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.
Should you pick SimpleLogin or Stalwart?
- SimpleLogin is the better pick if you want your mailbox stored in the EU.
- Choose Stalwart if you want to read your mail in any app, such as Apple Mail, Outlook or Thunderbird and your diary and address book in one place with your email.
| Feature | SimpleLogin | Stalwart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | Not rated |
| Privacy | 3.0 | Not rated |
| Price | 4.0 | Not rated |
| Features | Not rated | Not rated |
| Cheapest plan | Premium $36 a year (with Proton Pass) | Community Free (Enterprise from €2 per mailbox a year) |
| Free plan | Yes, 10 aliases | Yes, open source |
| Storage | Forwards only | Not confirmed |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Switzerland (Proton) | United Kingdom |
| Your data is kept in | EU | Your own server |
| Founded | 2019 | 2019 |
| Free trial | Free plan | Free to download |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | No, its own apps only | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | No | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | Unlimited aliases | Yes |
| Open-source apps | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| 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
- SimpleLogin's cheapest plan is Premium ($36 a year (with Proton Pass)); Stalwart's is Community (Free (Enterprise from €2 per mailbox a year)).
- SimpleLogin has a free plan (10 aliases); Stalwart has a free plan (open source).
- Space: SimpleLogin gives no storage, as it forwards mail on, Stalwart storage not confirmed.
- Your mail is stored in the EU with SimpleLogin, and in Your own server with Stalwart.
- The companies sit under different laws: SimpleLogin in Switzerland (Proton), Stalwart in United Kingdom.
- Mail apps: SimpleLogin only works in its own apps; Stalwart works in any mail app over IMAP.
- Aliases: SimpleLogin offers unlimited aliases, Stalwart yes.
Common questions
Can I use my own domain with SimpleLogin or Stalwart?
Yes, both do. SimpleLogin: Yes. Stalwart: Yes.
Where is my email stored with SimpleLogin and Stalwart?
SimpleLogin keeps it in the EU. Stalwart keeps it in Your own server.
Can I use SimpleLogin and Stalwart in Apple Mail or Outlook?
SimpleLogin only works in its own apps. Stalwart works in any mail app over IMAP.
Recent price changes
No price changes for either since 25 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
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