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Google Workspace vs Posteo

Google Workspace
7.5/ 10
Higher score
PosteoIndie
8.5/ 10
Across 4 measured dimensions: Google Workspace wins 0, Posteo wins 2 (2 tie / n/a)
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Side by side.

8 dimensions
MetricGoogle WorkspacePosteo
Score
Winner: right
7.58.5
Δ 90 days
— flat— flat
Parent & badge
Winner: right
Alphabet Inc.
IndependentIndie
Founded
20062009
Best for
Teams already living in Docs/Sheets/Meet who want the path of least resistanceUsers on a @posteo.* address who don't need a custom domain
Price per mo
Winner: right
$7.00/ mo$1.10/ mo
Renewal multiplier
Tagline
Gmail with your domain, with all the Google strings attached€1/month ethical mail — no custom domain, ever
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What works, what doesn't.

Per provider
Google Workspace4 pros · 4 cons
+ Pros
  • Best-in-class spam filtering and deliverability
  • Gmail UI remains the gold standard
  • Tight Docs/Sheets/Meet integration
  • Massive third-party app ecosystem
– Cons
  • Privacy posture has eroded over time
  • AI training opt-outs are buried in admin
  • Account suspensions are brutal and opaque
  • Lock-in to Drive/Docs is near-total
Posteo4 pros · 4 cons
+ Pros
  • Flat €1/month, includes 2GB and full IMAP/SMTP
  • Accepts anonymous cash payment
  • 100% renewable energy and transparent reporting
  • PGP-in-browser and full encryption at rest available
– Cons
  • No custom domain support, ever
  • Address must be @posteo.* only
  • Storage upgrades cost extra per GB
  • No mobile app — relies on standard IMAP clients
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