Zoho Mail vs OVHcloud Email
In short: OVHcloud Email wins on privacy, Zoho Mail wins on price, and they tie on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 22 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Zoho Mail if you want a free plan to start on.
- OVHcloud Email suits you best if you want a company with a longer track record (since 1999).
| Feature | Zoho Mail | OVHcloud Email |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.0 | Not rated |
| Privacy | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 5.0 | Not rated |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Mail Lite $1 per user a month, yearly | MX Plan Not confirmed |
| 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 | No |
| Company based in | India | France |
| Your data is kept in | EU (Amsterdam, Dublin); UK data centre announced for 2026, not confirmed live | EU |
| Founded | 2008 | 1999 |
| Free trial | 15 days free, and a free plan for small teams | Unknown |
| 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 | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 |
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The key differences
- Zoho Mail's cheapest plan is Mail Lite ($1 per user a month, yearly); OVHcloud Email's is MX Plan (Not confirmed).
- Zoho Mail has a free plan (up to 5 users, 5 GB, own domain); OVHcloud Email has no free plan.
- Space: Zoho Mail gives 5 GB of storage, OVHcloud Email 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 the EU with OVHcloud Email.
- The companies sit under different laws: Zoho Mail in India, OVHcloud Email in France.
Zoho Mail and OVHcloud Email: your questions
Is Zoho Mail more private than OVHcloud Email?
OVHcloud Email scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and Zoho Mail 1.5.
Can I use my own domain with Zoho Mail or OVHcloud Email?
Yes, both do. Zoho Mail: Yes. OVHcloud Email: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Zoho Mail and OVHcloud Email?
Zoho Mail keeps it in the EU (Amsterdam, Dublin); UK data centre announced for 2026, not confirmed live. OVHcloud Email keeps it in the EU.
Prices and the latest news
I haven't seen either change its price since I started checking on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Zoho Mail news · OVHcloud Email news.
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- mailbox.org4.5 out of 5 overall
- Proton Mail for Business4.0 out of 5 overall
- Tuta Business4.0 out of 5 overall
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How to switch
Moving to Zoho Mail · Moving from Zoho Mail. Or see all my switching guides.