SimpleLogin vs tsoHost
In short: SimpleLogin wins on privacy, SimpleLogin wins on price, and tsoHost wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
SimpleLogin or tsoHost: which should you choose?
- SimpleLogin suits you best if you want to pay less: $36 a year (with Proton Pass); a free plan to start on; and open-source apps anyone can check.
- Go for tsoHost if you'd like more room (10 GB, against none) and the choice of any mail app over IMAP.
| Feature | SimpleLogin | tsoHost |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Privacy | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Features | Not rated | 3.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Premium $36 a year (with Proton Pass) | 123 Reg email £1.99 a mailbox a month for the first year, then £47.88 a year (123 Reg) |
| 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 Kingdom |
| Your data is kept in | EU | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2019 | Unknown |
| 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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The key differences
- SimpleLogin's cheapest plan is Premium ($36 a year (with Proton Pass)); tsoHost's is 123 Reg email (£1.99 a mailbox a month for the first year, then £47.88 a year (123 Reg)).
- SimpleLogin has a free plan (10 aliases); tsoHost has no free plan.
- Space: SimpleLogin gives no storage, as it forwards mail on, tsoHost 10 GB of storage.
- SimpleLogin keeps your mail in the EU, while tsoHost keeps it in the United Kingdom.
- The companies sit under different laws: SimpleLogin in Switzerland (Proton), tsoHost in United Kingdom.
- Mail apps: SimpleLogin only works in its own apps; tsoHost works in any mail app over IMAP.
- Aliases: SimpleLogin offers unlimited aliases, tsoHost yes.
Common questions
Is SimpleLogin more private than tsoHost?
SimpleLogin scores 3 out of 5 for privacy and tsoHost 2.5. SimpleLogin gives you open-source apps anyone can check.
Is SimpleLogin cheaper than tsoHost?
SimpleLogin is cheaper. Its Premium plan is $36 a year (with Proton Pass), against £1.99 a mailbox a month for the first year, then £47.88 a year (123 Reg) for tsoHost's 123 Reg 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 tsoHost?
Yes, both do. SimpleLogin: Yes. tsoHost: Yes.
Where is my email stored with SimpleLogin and tsoHost?
SimpleLogin keeps it in the EU. tsoHost keeps it in the United Kingdom.
Can I use SimpleLogin and tsoHost in Apple Mail or Outlook?
SimpleLogin only works in its own apps. tsoHost 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 · tsoHost news.
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