Soverin vs Forward Email
In short: Soverin wins on privacy, they tie on price, and Soverin wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Soverin or Forward Email?
- Go for Soverin if you'd like your mail kept in the Netherlands and more space for your mail: 25 GB.
- Forward Email suits you best if you want to pay less: $3 a month; a free plan to start on; and apps whose code is public.
| Feature | Soverin | Forward Email |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Privacy | 2.5 | 2.0 |
| Price | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Private Mailbox €3.25 a month, yearly | Enhanced Protection $3 a month |
| Free plan | No | Yes, forwarding only |
| Storage | 25 GB | 10 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Unlimited |
| End-to-end encryption | No | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) |
| Company based in | Netherlands | United States |
| Your data is kept in | Netherlands | United States |
| Founded | Unknown | 2017 |
| Free trial | No free trial; 30-day money-back guarantee | Free plan |
| 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 | ✓ Yes |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | Unknown | No |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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How Soverin and Forward Email differ
- Soverin's cheapest plan is Private Mailbox (€3.25 a month, yearly); Forward Email's is Enhanced Protection ($3 a month).
- Soverin has no free plan; Forward Email has a free plan (forwarding only).
- Space: Soverin gives 25 GB of storage, Forward Email 10 GB of storage.
- Soverin keeps your mail in the Netherlands, while Forward Email keeps it in the United States.
- The companies sit under different laws: Soverin in Netherlands, Forward Email in United States.
- On encryption, Soverin doesn't encrypt mail end to end, whereas Forward Email offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage).
- Aliases: Soverin offers unlimited, Forward Email yes.
Common questions
Is Soverin more private than Forward Email?
Soverin scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and Forward Email 2. Soverin gives you your mail kept in the Netherlands.
Is Soverin cheaper than Forward Email?
Forward Email is cheaper. Its Enhanced Protection plan is $3 a month, against €3.25 a month, yearly for Soverin's Private Mailbox. Forward Email 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 Soverin or Forward Email?
Yes, both do. Soverin: Yes. Forward Email: Unlimited.
Where is my email stored with Soverin and Forward Email?
Soverin keeps it in the Netherlands. Forward Email keeps it in the United States.
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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