StartMail vs MXroute
StartMail wins on privacy, they tie on price and StartMail wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Should you pick StartMail or MXroute?
- StartMail is the better pick if you want your mailbox stored in the Netherlands; more space for your mail: 20 GB; and calendar and contacts in the same account.
- Go for MXroute if you'd like the lower price ($59 a year (10 GB shared)).
| Feature | StartMail | MXroute |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Privacy | 3.5 | 0.5 |
| Price | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Features | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Personal $4.99 a month | Small $59 a year (10 GB shared) |
| Free plan | No (7-day trial) | No |
| Storage | 20 GB | 10 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ 1 | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | No |
| Company based in | Netherlands | United States |
| Your data is kept in | Netherlands | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2014 | 2013 |
| Free trial | 7 days free | Unknown |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | No |
| Aliases | Unlimited throwaway addresses | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | Unknown |
| Reader offer | Offer 50% off | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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How StartMail and MXroute differ
- Cheapest plans: StartMail Personal, $4.99 a month. MXroute Small, $59 a year (10 GB shared).
- StartMail has no free plan; MXroute has no free plan.
- Space: StartMail gives 20 GB of storage, MXroute 10 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in the Netherlands with StartMail, and in Not confirmed with MXroute.
- The companies sit under different laws: StartMail in Netherlands, MXroute in United States.
- On encryption, StartMail offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas MXroute doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- Aliases: StartMail offers unlimited throwaway addresses, MXroute yes.
Common questions
Is StartMail more private than MXroute?
StartMail scores 3.5 out of 5 for privacy and MXroute 0.5. StartMail gives you your mailbox stored in the Netherlands.
Is StartMail cheaper than MXroute?
MXroute is cheaper. Its Small plan is $59 a year (10 GB shared), against $4.99 a month for StartMail's Personal. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with StartMail or MXroute?
Yes, both do. StartMail: 1 domain on its cheapest plan that allows one. MXroute: Yes.
Where is my email stored with StartMail and MXroute?
StartMail keeps it in the Netherlands. MXroute keeps it in Not confirmed.
Prices and the latest news
Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: StartMail news · MXroute news.
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Moving your email
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