Choose Mailfence if you want
OpenPGP email in the browser with a free plan.
OpenPGP encryption in the browser and a free plan with 1 GB, under Belgian privacy law. It needs OpenPGP key management, which adds setup that Proton and Tuta do not need.
Choose Runbox if you want
Norway-hosted email with PGP compatibility.
Norwegian hosting under Norwegian privacy law, browser PGP compatibility and renewable electricity. It has no free plan after the 30-day trial and lists only the web platform.
The main differences
- Only Mailfence runs on iOS.
- Only Mailfence runs on Android.
- Mailfence can be used for free; Runbox requires payment.
Side by side
 Mailfence |  Runbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86.5 | 83.0 |
| Rank in list | #3 of 6 | #5 of 6 |
| Price | Free plan, paid upgradesFree plan with 1 GB; paid Base to Ultra plans add storage | SubscriptionPlans from 1.66 euros per month; 30-day free trial |
| Free to use | Yes | No |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | WebiOSAndroidWeb, iOS, Android | WebWeb |
| Made by | Not stated | Not stated |
| Encryption | OpenPGP end-to-end in browser | PGP-compatible, full disk at rest |
| Hosting base | Belgian privacy law | Norway (Oslo) |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Best for | OpenPGP email in the browser with a free plan | Norway-hosted email with PGP compatibility |
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| Links | Visit site | Visit site |
Questions about Mailfence vs Runbox
- Is Mailfence better than Runbox?
- Mailfence ranks higher in our list of secure email providers (#3 against #5, score 86.5 against 83.0). Mailfence is best for: openPGP email in the browser with a free plan. Runbox is best for: norway-hosted email with PGP compatibility.
- Which is cheaper, Mailfence or Runbox?
- Mailfence: Free plan with 1 GB; paid Base to Ultra plans add storage. Runbox: Plans from 1.66 euros per month; 30-day free trial.
- Do Mailfence and Runbox run on the same platforms?
- Mailfence supports Web, iOS, Android. Runbox supports Web.