Soverin vs Kolab Now
In short: Kolab Now wins on privacy, Soverin wins on price, and Soverin wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Soverin or Kolab Now?
- Choose Soverin if you want a cheaper plan, at €3.25 a month, yearly and 25 GB of storage.
- Kolab Now suits you best if you want open-source apps.
| Feature | Soverin | Kolab Now |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Price | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Features | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Private Mailbox €3.25 a month, yearly | Mailbox CHF 5 a month |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | 25 GB | 5 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Netherlands | Switzerland |
| Your data is kept in | Netherlands | Switzerland |
| Founded | Unknown | 2013 |
| 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 | ✓ Yes |
| 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 Kolab Now differ
- On price: Soverin Private Mailbox at €3.25 a month, yearly, against Kolab Now Mailbox at CHF 5 a month.
- Space: Soverin gives 25 GB of storage, Kolab Now 5 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in the Netherlands with Soverin, and in Switzerland with Kolab Now.
- The companies sit under different laws: Soverin in Netherlands, Kolab Now in Switzerland.
- Aliases: Soverin offers unlimited, Kolab Now yes.
Common questions
Is Soverin more private than Kolab Now?
Kolab Now scores 3 out of 5 for privacy and Soverin 2.5. Kolab Now gives you open-source apps.
Is Soverin cheaper than Kolab Now?
Soverin is cheaper. Its Private Mailbox plan is €3.25 a month, yearly, against CHF 5 a month for Kolab Now's Mailbox. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with Soverin or Kolab Now?
Yes, both do. Soverin: Yes. Kolab Now: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Soverin and Kolab Now?
Soverin keeps it in the Netherlands. Kolab Now keeps it in Switzerland.
Price changes and news
No price changes for either since 25 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
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