GMX (Global Message eXchange) is a German email provider operated by United Internet AG. It offers webmail, IMAP/POP3/SMTP access, calendar, and cloud storage. GMX is available in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other countries. A free plan is available; paid plans (GMX ProMail) offer additional features and ad-free usage. Servers are hosted in Germany.
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European alternatives to Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook is an email service by Microsoft, available as a free web client at Outlook.com and as part of the Microsoft 365 subscription suite. It includes email, calendar, contacts, and tasks.
This page lists European alternatives from companies based in a member state of the European Union (EU) or the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Infomaniak kMail is a privacy-respecting email service from Swiss provider Infomaniak, headquartered in Geneva. It supports IMAP/SMTP, CalDAV, and CardDAV. A free plan with a custom domain is available; paid plans with additional storage are offered as part of Infomaniak's broader hosting ecosystem.
Mailbox.org is a German privacy-focused email and productivity suite operated by Heinlein Support GmbH in Berlin. It offers email, calendar (CalDAV), contacts (CardDAV), cloud storage, and online office tools. All servers are located in Germany and run on renewable energy. Plans start at €1/month.
Migadu is a Swiss email hosting provider offering straightforward, affordable email for custom domains. It does not limit the number of domains or mailboxes, charging instead based on monthly email volume. Servers are hosted in Europe.
Posteo is an German email provider based in Berlin, focused on privacy, security, and sustainability. It offers email, calendar (CalDAV), contacts (CardDAV), and notes – all hosted in Germany and powered entirely by green energy. Posteo costs €1/month and accepts anonymous payment methods including cash.
WEB.DE is a German email provider focused on the German-speaking market. It offers webmail, calendar (incl. CalDAV), and contacts (incl. CardDAV). A free plan and two paid plans at €5 and €6.99 per month are available. WEB.DE is hosted in Germany on servers of cloud provider IONOS; both WEB.DE and IONOS belong to the same parent company, United Internet.
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