Runbox

What Runbox is

Runbox is a paid email service available on the web, iOS and Android, with IMAP and SMTP support, end-to-end encryption, custom domains and email aliases. Its plans are billed annually, although the listed amounts are monthly: Micro is €1.66 a month, Mini €2.91 a month, Medium €4.16 a month and Max €6.66 a month. Micro includes 2 GB of email storage, 200 MB of file storage and one email domain. Mini provides 10 GB of email storage, 1 GB of file storage and five domains; Medium provides 25 GB, 2 GB and 10 domains; Max provides 50 GB, 5 GB and 25 domains. Each plan includes 100 aliases at Runbox and unlimited aliases on a personal domain. Runbox has no free plan and offers a 30-day trial. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Who it suits

Runbox may suit people seeking email with IMAP and SMTP support, custom domains and aliases across web and mobile platforms. Its plan choices vary in storage and domain allowances.

Limits

Micro, the lowest-priced plan, includes 2 GB of email storage, 200 MB of file storage and one email domain. Runbox has no free plan; the listed trial lasts 30 days.

Getting started

1. Visit https://runbox.com/.
2. Choose a plan: Micro, Mini, Medium or Max.
3. Use the 30-day trial if you want to try the service before subscribing.
4. Access Runbox on the web, iOS or Android, or use IMAP and SMTP.

Verdict

Runbox combines email, file storage, domain options and aliases across four annual-billing plans. Compare each plan’s storage and domain limits against your needs; there is no free plan.