Posteo

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About Posteo

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.

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Quick Facts

  • Country DE Germany
  • Region EU
  • EU hosted ✅
  • Open source —
  • Free plan —
  • Category Email
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