Zoho Mail vs Hushmail
In short: they tie on privacy, Zoho Mail wins on price, and they tie on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Zoho Mail if you want your mailbox stored in the EU (Amsterdam, Dublin); UK data centre announced for 2026, not confirmed live; to pay less: $1 per user a month, yearly; and a free plan before you pay anything.
- Hushmail suits you best if you want a provider that's been going since 1999.
| Feature | Zoho Mail | Hushmail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Price | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Mail Lite $1 per user a month, yearly | Small Business From $10.79 a month (Small Business) |
| Free plan | Yes, up to 5 users, 5 GB, own domain | No |
| Storage | 5 GB | Not confirmed |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) |
| Company based in | India | Canada |
| Your data is kept in | EU (Amsterdam, Dublin); UK data centre announced for 2026, not confirmed live | Canada |
| Founded | 2008 | 1999 |
| Free trial | 15 days free, and a free plan for small teams | No free trial; 60-day money-back guarantee |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | Yes | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | Unknown | No |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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The key differences
- Zoho Mail's cheapest plan is Mail Lite ($1 per user a month, yearly); Hushmail's is Small Business (From $10.79 a month (Small Business)).
- Zoho Mail has a free plan (up to 5 users, 5 GB, own domain); Hushmail has no free plan.
- Space: Zoho Mail gives 5 GB of storage, Hushmail storage not confirmed.
- Your mail is stored in the EU (Amsterdam, Dublin); UK data centre announced for 2026, not confirmed live with Zoho Mail, and in Canada with Hushmail.
- The companies sit under different laws: Zoho Mail in India, Hushmail in Canada.
- On encryption, Zoho Mail doesn't encrypt mail end to end, whereas Hushmail offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage).
Questions people ask
Is Zoho Mail more private than Hushmail?
They score the same for privacy: 1.5 out of 5 each. The differences are in the details, such as where your mail is kept (the EU (Amsterdam, Dublin); UK data centre announced for 2026, not confirmed live for Zoho Mail, Canada for Hushmail).
Is Zoho Mail cheaper than Hushmail?
Zoho Mail is cheaper. Its Mail Lite plan is $1 per user a month, yearly, against From $10.79 a month (Small Business) for Hushmail's Small Business. Zoho Mail 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 Zoho Mail or Hushmail?
Yes, both do. Zoho Mail: Yes. Hushmail: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Zoho Mail and Hushmail?
Zoho Mail keeps it in the EU (Amsterdam, Dublin); UK data centre announced for 2026, not confirmed live. Hushmail keeps it in Canada.
Price changes and news
- 22 October 2026 Hushmail: $5.99 per user a month, when I checked
The latest headlines: Zoho Mail news · Hushmail news.
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