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DeoMail vs Mailfence
Both stand on private email services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Choose DeoMail if you need custom-domain email with forwarding, automation, message controls, or an API. Its free plan includes a mailbox, domain, and unlimited incoming mail. Look elsewhere for bulk marketing campaigns or if the 100-message daily starting limit does not suit your sending needs.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Mailfence combines encrypted email with storage and connectivity options that differ by plan. Check the tier details for required aliases, domain support, and mail protocol access.
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| DeoMail | Mailfence | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Base: $2.50 a month |
| Plans published | 7 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Mailfence |
| Website | deomail.eu | mailfence.com |
| On private email services | #9 of 29 | #5 of 29 |
DeoMail: what it does well
- Free plan includes one mailbox and one custom domain.
- Unlimited incoming mail on the free plan.
- Supports forwarding to external addresses.
- Fire can trigger webhooks, Slack messages, or HTTP requests.
- REST API keys can have scoped permissions.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 500 MB of storage.
- Every account starts with a 100-email daily sending limit.
- Higher sending limits require manual review.
- Web is the listed platform.
Mailfence: what it does well
- End-to-end encryption
- Available on web, iOS, and Android
- Free plan includes web access
- Entry includes custom domains and mail protocol access
What to know first
- Free plan has 1 GB total storage
- Base has no custom domain
- Base lacks POP, IMAP, SMTP, and EAS access
- Ultra is billed monthly at €29.00
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