mailbox.org review

mailbox.org is a Berlin-based alternative that bundles more than email. The Light plan gives 2 GB of mail storage, three @mailbox.org aliases and calendar and address book, with annual payment only and support limited to contract, credit and password questions. Standard is the realistic choice for most switchers: 20 GB of mail, 25 aliases on the mailbox.org domain, custom domains with 50 aliases, 10 GB of Drive storage, Office and Meet video calls, and family accounts of up to ten members. Premium raises that to 50 GB of mail and 100 GB of Drive with telephone support. Data sits in certified German data centers with ISO 27001 certification and BSI C5 attestation, and mailbox.org says data is encrypted during storage and transmission. The infrastructure runs on renewable energy. Prices are shown in euros, so we could not verify a USD figure, and there is no permanent free plan, only a 30-day trial on Standard and Premium.

Who it is for

budget users and families who want a German mail suite with office tools

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Light plan with 2 GB mail storage and 3 @mailbox.org aliases
• Standard plan with 20 GB mail, 10 GB Drive, custom domains and 50 domain aliases
• Office editing and Meet video calls on Standard and Premium
• Family accounts for up to 10 members on Standard and Premium
• Data centers in Germany with ISO 27001 certification and BSI C5 attestation

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Light plan is one of the cheapest paid inboxes listed
• Strength: 30-day free trial on Standard and Premium
• Strength: Runs on 100 percent renewable energy
• Weakness: Prices are listed in euros, so the USD price is pending
• Weakness: Light plan has limited support and annual billing only
• Weakness: No free plan

Key facts

• Free plan: No, 30-day trial on Standard and Premium
• Cheapest paid plan: Light, 2 GB
• Custom domains: Standard and Premium
• Family accounts: Up to 10
• Data centers: Germany

Where it ranks

mailbox.org is No. 4 in our Best Secure Email Services verdict.