Stalwart vs Cloaked
On privacy it's Cloaked. On price it's Cloaked. On features it's a tie. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Stalwart or Cloaked?
- Go for Stalwart if you'd like a free plan to start on; to use your own domain, like you@yourname.co.uk; and the choice of any mail app over IMAP.
| Feature | Stalwart | Cloaked |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | Not rated | 1.0 |
| Privacy | Not rated | 0.5 |
| Price | Not rated | 2.0 |
| Features | Not rated | Not rated |
| Cheapest plan | Community Free (Enterprise from €2 per mailbox a year) | Individual $9.99 a month yearly ($14.99 monthly) |
| Free plan | Yes, open source | No |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Forwards only |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | No |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United Kingdom | United States |
| Your data is kept in | Your own server | United States |
| Founded | 2019 | Unknown |
| Free trial | Free to download | Unknown |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | No, its own apps only |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | No |
| Aliases | Yes | Unlimited email and phone aliases |
| Open-source apps | ✓ Yes | 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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The key differences
- Cheapest plans: Stalwart Community, Free (Enterprise from €2 per mailbox a year). Cloaked Individual, $9.99 a month yearly ($14.99 monthly).
- Stalwart has a free plan (open source); Cloaked has no free plan.
- Space: Stalwart gives storage not confirmed, Cloaked no storage, as it forwards mail on.
- Your mail is stored in Your own server with Stalwart, and in the United States with Cloaked.
- The companies sit under different laws: Stalwart in United Kingdom, Cloaked in United States.
- You can use your own domain with Stalwart, but not with Cloaked.
- Mail apps: Stalwart works in any mail app over IMAP; Cloaked only works in its own apps.
- Aliases: Stalwart offers yes, Cloaked unlimited email and phone aliases.
Common questions
Can I use my own domain with Stalwart or Cloaked?
Only Stalwart does (Yes). With Cloaked your address stays on its own domain.
Where is my email stored with Stalwart and Cloaked?
Stalwart keeps it in Your own server. Cloaked keeps it in the United States.
Can I use Stalwart and Cloaked in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Stalwart works in any mail app over IMAP. Cloaked only works in its own apps.
Recent price changes
- 22 October 2026 Cloaked: $9.99 a month yearly ($12.49 monthly), when I checked
The latest headlines: Stalwart news · Cloaked news.
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How to switch
Moving between any two providers works the same way. Pick your two providers for the steps.