StartMail vs Titan
On privacy it's StartMail. On price it's Titan. On features it's StartMail. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- StartMail is the better pick if you want your email to stay in the Netherlands; more room (20 GB, against 10 GB); and a provider that's been going since 2014.
- Go for Titan if you'd like the lower price (About $1.99 per mailbox a month (sold through resellers)).
| Feature | StartMail | Titan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 3.5 | 0.5 |
| Price | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Features | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Personal $4.99 a month | Starter About $1.99 per mailbox a month (sold through resellers) |
| 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 | India / United States |
| Your data is kept in | Netherlands | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2014 | 2020 |
| 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 | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | Unlimited throwaway addresses | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | ✓ Yes |
| Reader offer | Offer 50% off | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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The key differences
- Cheapest plans: StartMail Personal, $4.99 a month. Titan Starter, About $1.99 per mailbox a month (sold through resellers).
- StartMail has no free plan; Titan has no free plan.
- Space: StartMail gives 20 GB of storage, Titan 10 GB of storage.
- Data location: Netherlands for StartMail, Not confirmed for Titan.
- The companies sit under different laws: StartMail in Netherlands, Titan in India / United States.
- On encryption, StartMail offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas Titan doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- Aliases: StartMail offers unlimited throwaway addresses, Titan yes.
Questions people ask
Is StartMail more private than Titan?
StartMail scores 3.5 out of 5 for privacy and Titan 0.5. StartMail gives you your email to stay in the Netherlands.
Is StartMail cheaper than Titan?
Titan is cheaper. Its Starter plan is About $1.99 per mailbox a month (sold through resellers), 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 Titan?
Yes, both do. StartMail: 1 domain on its cheapest plan that allows one. Titan: Yes.
Where is my email stored with StartMail and Titan?
StartMail keeps it in the Netherlands. Titan keeps it in Not confirmed.
Price changes and news
No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
The latest headlines: StartMail news · Titan news.
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Moving your email
Moving to StartMail · Moving from StartMail. Or see all my switching guides.