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Mailfence alternatives

Mailfence compared with 5 alternatives: Proton Mail, Tuta Mail, Posteo, mailbox and StartMail.

Mailfence has a free plan. Paid plans start at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
MailfenceThis toolFree plan · from €2.50/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Proton MailFree plan · from $3.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Tuta MailFree plan · from €3/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
PosteoFrom €1/moNoWeb
mailboxFree trial · from €1/moTrial onlyWeb
StartMailFree trial · from $4.99/moTrial onlyWeb, Android

How each one differs from Mailfence

  1. 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. Mailfence starts at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base).
    • Only Proton Mail lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Proton Mail is open source, according to its own site.
    • Mailfence also covers documents.

    Suits: People who want an email provider that cannot read their messages

    Proton Mail vs MailfenceProton Mail pricing and details

  2. Tuta Mail

    End-to-end encrypted email and calendar from Germany

    • Tuta Mail starts at €3 per month, paid yearly (lowest paid personal plan). Mailfence starts at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base).
    • Only Tuta Mail lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Tuta Mail is open source, according to its own site.
    • Mailfence also covers documents.

    Suits: People who want mail, calendar and contacts encrypted by default

    Tuta Mail vs MailfenceTuta Mail pricing and details

  3. Posteo

    Ad-free, green-powered email from Berlin for €1 a month

    • Posteo starts at €1 per month, prepaid (minimum top-up €12). Mailfence starts at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base).
    • Mailfence has a free plan. Posteo does not.
    • Only Mailfence lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Posteo is open source, according to its own site.
    • Posteo also covers notes.

    Suits: People who want a low-cost, ad-free mailbox they pay for directly

    Posteo vs MailfencePosteo pricing and details

  4. 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). Mailfence starts at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base).
    • Mailfence has a free plan. mailbox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mailfence lists iOS and Android apps.
    • mailbox also covers tasks, video calls and file sync.

    Suits: People who want paid, ad-free email hosted in Germany

    mailbox vs Mailfencemailbox pricing and details

  5. StartMail

    Paid private email from the Netherlands with unlimited aliases

    • StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88). Mailfence starts at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base).
    • Mailfence has a free plan. StartMail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mailfence lists an iOS app.
    • Mailfence is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • StartMail also covers inbox filtering.

    Suits: People who want a paid, ad-free mailbox hosted in the Netherlands

    StartMail vs MailfenceStartMail pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Mailfence

  • The free plan stops at 1 GB, and free accounts are suspended after 7 months of inactivity and deleted 5 months later.
  • Custom domains and POP, IMAP, SMTP and ActiveSync access start at the Entry plan; the Base plan has neither.
  • End-to-end encryption is applied message by message: you choose which emails to encrypt.
  • Mailfence bills in euros, the dollar figures its pricing table can show are a conversion, and subscriptions are not refunded.
Mailfence pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Mailfence?

The alternatives to Mailfence in this directory are Proton Mail, Tuta Mail, Posteo, mailbox and StartMail. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Mailfence.

Is there a free alternative to Mailfence?

Yes. Proton Mail and Tuta Mail have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Mailfence alternatives work on Windows?

The Mailfence listing does not include a Windows app. Proton Mail and Tuta Mail list one.

Which Mailfence alternatives work on macOS?

The Mailfence listing does not include a macOS app. Proton Mail and Tuta Mail list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Mailfence?

Proton Mail, Tuta Mail and Posteo are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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