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Mailbox.org vs Posteo

Higher score
Mailbox.orgIndie
8.8/ 10
PosteoIndie
8.5/ 10
Across 4 measured dimensions: Mailbox.org wins 1, Posteo wins 1 (2 tie / n/a)
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Side by side.

8 dimensions
MetricMailbox.orgPosteo
Score
Winner: left
8.88.5
Δ 90 days
— flat— flat
Parent & badge
IndependentIndie
IndependentIndie
Founded
19892009
Best for
European privacy-leaning users who want LibreOffice-grade docs includedUsers on a @posteo.* address who don't need a custom domain
Price per mo
Winner: right
$3.20/ mo$1.10/ mo
Renewal multiplier
Tagline
German privacy mail with a real Office suite bundled€1/month ethical mail — no custom domain, ever
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What works, what doesn't.

Per provider
Mailbox.org4 pros · 4 cons
+ Pros
  • Office suite (OX) bundled on Standard
  • PGP-in-browser via Mailbox Guard
  • 100% renewable energy, German jurisdiction
  • Custom domain support without surcharge
– Cons
  • Dated OX App Suite UI
  • No native mobile apps
  • Light plan can't use custom domains
  • Calendar interop quirks with Google/Outlook
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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