Soverin vs CounterMail
On privacy it's CounterMail. On price it's a tie. On features it's Soverin. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Soverin or CounterMail: which should you choose?
- Go for Soverin if you'd like the lower price (€3.25 a month, yearly) and 25 GB of storage.
- CounterMail suits you best if you want mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup.
| Feature | Soverin | CounterMail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Privacy | 2.5 | 4.0 |
| Price | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Private Mailbox €3.25 a month, yearly | Premium, 12 months $4 a month, paid yearly ($49) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | 25 GB | 4 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | ✓ Built in |
| Company based in | Netherlands | Sweden |
| Your data is kept in | Netherlands | Sweden |
| Founded | Unknown | Unknown |
| Free trial | No free trial; 30-day money-back guarantee | Unknown |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | Unlimited | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | Unknown | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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How Soverin and CounterMail differ
- Cheapest plans: Soverin Private Mailbox, €3.25 a month, yearly. CounterMail Premium, 12 months, $4 a month, paid yearly ($49).
- Space: Soverin gives 25 GB of storage, CounterMail 4 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in the Netherlands with Soverin, and in Sweden with CounterMail.
- The companies sit under different laws: Soverin in Netherlands, CounterMail in Sweden.
- On encryption, Soverin doesn't encrypt mail end to end, whereas CounterMail encrypts mail end to end.
- Aliases: Soverin offers unlimited, CounterMail yes.
Soverin and CounterMail: your questions
Is Soverin more private than CounterMail?
CounterMail scores 4 out of 5 for privacy and Soverin 2.5. CounterMail gives you mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup.
Is Soverin cheaper than CounterMail?
Soverin is cheaper. Its Private Mailbox plan is €3.25 a month, yearly, against $4 a month, paid yearly ($49) for CounterMail's Premium, 12 months. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with Soverin or CounterMail?
Yes, both do. Soverin: Yes. CounterMail: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Soverin and CounterMail?
Soverin keeps it in the Netherlands. CounterMail keeps it in Sweden.
Recent price changes
Neither price has changed since my first check on 25 October 2026.
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