Alternatives · Email
GMX Mail alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best GMX Mail alternative for most people is Gmail (3.0 GPA), second in our ranking of email apps. The best free one is Zoho Mail (3.2 GPA).
GMX Mail compared with 6 alternatives: Yahoo Mail, Gmail, mailbox, Zoho Mail, Proton Mail and 1 more.
GMX Mail is free to use. 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMX MailThis tool | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Yahoo Mail | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Gmail | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| mailbox | Free trial · from €1/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Zoho Mail | Free plan · from $1/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Proton Mail | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Mailo | Free plan · from €1.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
GMX Mail has no paid plan and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Gmail, Zoho Mail and Proton Mail score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from GMX Mail
Yahoo Mail
Free email service with 20 GB of storage and AI inbox tools
- Yahoo Mail starts at $5 per month (Yahoo Mail Plus).
- Yahoo Mail lists no browser extension, which GMX Mail has.
- Yahoo Mail also covers tasks.
- Yahoo Mail does not cover calendar, which GMX Mail does.
Suits: People who want a free address with 20 GB of storage
Gmail
Google's email service, free for personal use with 15 GB of storage
- Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Gmail lists no browser extension, which GMX Mail has.
- Gmail does not cover calendar, which GMX Mail does.
Suits: Anyone who wants a free personal address with 15 GB of shared storage
mailbox
Paid, ad-free email with cloud storage and office tools from Germany
- mailbox starts at €1 per month, annual payment only (€12 a year, Light).
- mailbox has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike GMX Mail.
- mailbox lists no iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which GMX Mail has.
- mailbox is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- mailbox also covers tasks, documents, video calls and file sync.
Suits: People who want paid, ad-free email hosted in Germany
Zoho Mail
Ad-free business email hosting with calendar, tasks and notes
- Zoho Mail starts at $1 per user / month, billed annually (Mail Lite, 5 GB).
- Zoho Mail also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Zoho Mail lists no browser extension, which GMX Mail has.
- Zoho Mail also covers tasks.
- Zoho Mail does not cover inbox filtering, which GMX Mail does.
Suits: Small businesses that want low-cost email on their own domain
Proton Mail
End-to-end encrypted email service based in Switzerland
- Proton Mail starts at $3.99 per month, billed every 12 months ($47.88); $4.99 billed monthly.
- Proton Mail also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Proton Mail lists no browser extension, which GMX Mail has.
- Proton Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Proton Mail does not cover inbox filtering, which GMX Mail does.
Suits: People who want an email provider that cannot read their messages
Mailo
French webmail with a free tier, ad-free paid plans and calendar
- Mailo starts at €1.50 per month, for a 1 to 5 year term.
- Mailo lists no browser extension, which GMX Mail has.
- Mailo also covers file sharing.
- Mailo does not cover inbox filtering, which GMX Mail does.
Suits: People who want an ad-free personal mailbox for a low yearly cost
Limits worth knowing in GMX Mail
- Signup asks for gender, date of birth and a recovery phone or email, and ends with a captcha.
- The pages read list no paid plan, so features such as a custom domain are not mentioned.
- Apps are listed for Android, iOS and iPadOS only; no desktop email app is mentioned.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to GMX Mail?
The alternatives to GMX Mail in this directory are Yahoo Mail, Gmail, mailbox, Zoho Mail, Proton Mail and Mailo. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with GMX Mail.
Is there a free alternative to GMX Mail?
Yes. Yahoo Mail, Gmail, Zoho Mail, Proton Mail and Mailo have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which GMX Mail alternatives work on Windows?
The GMX Mail listing does not include a Windows app. Zoho Mail and Proton Mail list one.
Which GMX Mail alternatives work on macOS?
The GMX Mail listing does not include a macOS app. Zoho Mail and Proton Mail list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to GMX Mail?
Proton Mail is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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