Zoho Mail vs Mailfence
Mailfence wins on privacy, Zoho Mail wins on price and they tie on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 22 October 2026.
Should you pick Zoho Mail or Mailfence?
- Zoho Mail suits you best if you want a cheaper plan, at $1 per user a month, yearly and a company with a longer track record (since 2008).
- Mailfence suits you best if you want more space for your mail: 10 GB.
| Feature | Zoho Mail | Mailfence |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Privacy | 1.5 | 3.5 |
| Price | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Mail Lite $1 per user a month, yearly | Entry €3.50 a month |
| Free plan | Yes, up to 5 users, 5 GB, own domain | Yes, 500 MB–1 GB, no own domain |
| Storage | 5 GB | 10 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) |
| Company based in | India | Belgium |
| Your data is kept in | EU (Amsterdam, Dublin); UK data centre announced for 2026, not confirmed live | Belgium |
| Founded | 2008 | 2013 |
| Free trial | 15 days free, and a free plan for small teams | Free plan |
| 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 | 22 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- On price: Zoho Mail Mail Lite at $1 per user a month, yearly, against Mailfence Entry at €3.50 a month.
- For free, Zoho Mail gives you a free plan (up to 5 users, 5 GB, own domain), and Mailfence a free plan (500 MB–1 GB, no own domain).
- Zoho Mail comes with 5 GB of storage and Mailfence with 10 GB of storage.
- Zoho Mail keeps your mail in the EU (Amsterdam, Dublin); UK data centre announced for 2026, not confirmed live, while Mailfence keeps it in Belgium.
- Zoho Mail is based in India and Mailfence in Belgium, so different privacy laws apply.
- Zoho Mail doesn't encrypt mail end to end; Mailfence offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage).
Common questions
Which is more private, Zoho Mail or Mailfence?
Mailfence scores 3.5 out of 5 for privacy and Zoho Mail 1.5.
Which is cheaper, Zoho Mail or Mailfence?
Zoho Mail is cheaper. Its Mail Lite plan is $1 per user a month, yearly, against €3.50 a month for Mailfence's Entry. Zoho Mail and Mailfence also have a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Do Zoho Mail and Mailfence work with my own domain?
Yes, both do. Zoho Mail: Yes. Mailfence: Yes.
Where do Zoho Mail and Mailfence keep my email?
Zoho Mail keeps it in the EU (Amsterdam, Dublin); UK data centre announced for 2026, not confirmed live. Mailfence keeps it in Belgium.
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: Zoho Mail news · Mailfence news.
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