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HEY vs Posteo

HEY

7.0/ 10

Higher score

PosteoIndie

8.5/ 10

Across 4 measured dimensions: HEY wins 0, Posteo wins 2 (2 tie / n/a)

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Side by side.

8 dimensions

Metric	HEY	Posteo
Score Winner: right	7.0	8.5
Δ 90 days	— flat	— flat
Parent & badge Winner: right	37signals	IndependentIndie
Founded	2020	2009
Best for	folks who want email their way	privacy-first email without the fluff
Price per mo Winner: right	$8.25/ mo	$1.10/ mo
Renewal multiplier	—	—
Tagline	Opinionated workflow, $99/yr, no IMAP	€1/month ethical mail — no custom domain, ever

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What works, what doesn't.

Per provider

HEY4 pros · 4 cons

+ Pros

✓Screener blocks unwanted email
✓Innovative Imbox workflow
✓Backed by 37signals
✓Flat $99/year, simple pricing

– Cons

✗No IMAP for your own client
✗Annual billing only
✗Custom domain costs extra
✗Migrating out is tough

Posteo4 pros · 4 cons

+ Pros

✓Flat €1/month, all included
✓Accepts anonymous cash payment
✓Runs on 100% renewable energy
✓Strong privacy stance with PGP-in-browser

– Cons

✗No custom domain support, ever
✗Must use @posteo.* address
✗Extra storage costs more
✗No mobile app, needs IMAP client

Make the call

Pick one and go.

Both links are affiliate. Score doesn't move because of it.

VisitHEY ↗Score 7.0 VisitPosteo ↗Score 8.5

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