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eclipso Mail Europe

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Spec score 9.3 #3 of 29 in Private Email Services

What it is

eclipso Mail Europe combines email with cloud storage, calendar, contacts, tasks, notes, fax, SMS, and online post-office tools in one account. It works on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. Mail can be managed through webmail, POP3, IMAP, SMTP, the eclipso app, or clients such as Outlook, Thunderbird, and Apple Mail. OpenPGP and S/MIME end-to-end encryption are integrated without browser extensions or separate software. Other listed protections include two-factor authentication, TLS transport encryption, DKIM, DMARC, and SPF. The mobile app includes email, calendar, contacts, cloud storage, PGP, PIN protection, dark mode, push notifications, and support for attachments up to 50 MB. The company says emails, contacts, and files are stored on servers in Germany and that the service complies with EU GDPR and is governed by German law. Plans and add-ons are prepaid and do not renew automatically. Freemail is free; listed paid plans start at €1.49/mo. Weekday support is available by email and phone during stated hours.

Spec sheet

What it does
eclipso combines email, cloud storage, calendar, contacts, notes, tasks, SMS, fax and online post services.Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Intended users
The service is presented for private and business customers and includes a Business plan with one included custom mail domain.Read 1 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Support
Support is available Monday to Friday from 09:00–12:30 and 13:30–17:00 by email and phone.Read 1 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Headquarters
Bayreuth, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · eclipso.de
Founded
2003Read 28 Sep 2026 · eclipso.de
Account inactivity limit
Inactive accounts are blocked after 365 days and can be deleted after at most 455 days; deactivated accounts can be deleted after 90 days.Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Account registration
The personal mailbox can be registered and set up without providing personal data.Read 1 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Attachment limit
The mobile app supports email attachments up to 50 MB.Read 1 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Billing model
Paid plans and add-ons are prepaid, do not automatically renew, and the booking period ends automatically unless extended.Read 1 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Client access control
POP3, IMAP and SMTP access is disabled by default and must be enabled once in webmail; documented ports are IMAP 993, POP3 995 and SMTP 465/587.Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Cloud
The service offers German-hosted cloud storage for files, photos and documents with access from the mobile app and web interface.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Company founding
The company says Claus-Peter Beringer founded eclipso in 2003 as an independent privacy-focused project.Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Company size record
LinkedIn lists eclipso Mail Europe as a self-owned telecommunications company with one employee and a 2017 founding date.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Core service
eclipso provides email, cloud storage, calendar, contacts, tasks, notes, fax, SMS and online post-office tools under one login.Read 1 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Data location
The company states that customer data is hosted exclusively on servers in Germany under German and EU data-protection law.Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Documentation
The help center provides FAQ articles and setup instructions for mail clients, encryption, calendars and account settings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Email features
The mail service includes spam and virus filtering, aliases, address books, calendars, notes and task planning.Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Email protocols
Users can manage mail through webmail, POP3, IMAP, SMTP, the eclipso app, or clients such as Outlook, Thunderbird and Apple Mail.Read 1 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Encryption
OpenPGP and S/MIME end-to-end encryption are natively integrated without browser extensions or third-party software.Read 1 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Funding and ownership
The corporate site describes the business as owner-managed with no outside investment.Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.net
Licence and ownership
The terms state that rights to the eclipso services remain the sole property of eclipso Mail Europe, indicating a proprietary hosted service.Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Limit: Apple connectivity
An App Store reviewer reported that mail access failed over mobile data outside Wi-Fi, while another said composing text was not visible for editing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: Google Play login and language
Reviewers report repeated logins and incomplete English translation of the web interface; one reviewer said dozens of logins per day were required.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: Netzwelt usability
The test found the interface initially confusing and advertising annoying, and suggested considering other free-mail providers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netzwelt.de
Limit: Trustpilot account and support complaints
Repeated complaints mention unexplained account blocking or deletion, lost access after inactivity, outages, delayed support and messages or SMS not arriving.Read 15 Oct 2026 · de.trustpilot.com
Maker and headquarters
eclipso Mail Europe is owned and operated by Claus-Peter Beringer at Grubstrasse 9b, 95445 Bayreuth, Germany.Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Mobile app
The iPhone and Android app includes email, calendar, contacts and cloud storage, plus PGP, PIN protection, dark mode and push notifications.Read 1 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Mobile app API mode
The mobile app processes email, files, photos and contacts through a server API in real time instead of storing synchronized copies locally.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Mobile app capabilities
The app provides email, calendar, cloud drive, contacts, push notifications, PIN or biometric protection, dark mode and remote access revocation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Notable news
The company announced the eclipso Mail Europe app version 4.0.0 with a redesigned interface and new email actions on 9 August 2026.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
OpenPGP
Native OpenPGP end-to-end encryption is included in every plan, including Freemail, using RFC 4880/9580 formats.Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Organizer
Its organizer provides calendars, contacts, tasks and notes under one account.Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Praise: Google Play usability
Reviewers praise simple navigation, color-coded folders, Drive uploads and an ad-free experience on paid plans.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Praise: Netzwelt features
The test praised 4 GB free storage, many functions and a customizable start page.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netzwelt.de
Praise: Trustpilot reliability
Some Trustpilot reviewers describe the service as reliable and satisfactory for basic free email.Read 15 Oct 2026 · de.trustpilot.com
Privacy compliance
eclipso states that it is EU GDPR compliant and governed by German law, with no data sharing with advertisers or third parties.Read 1 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Privacy safeguards
The privacy notice describes GDPR/BDSG safeguards, German hosting through Speedloc Datacenter Görlitz and retention of security-related logs and mail metadata.Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Rating on Apple App Store
3.2 out of 5 from 31 ratings in the German store.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on G2
0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
0 out of 5 from 0 reviews on its 2026 Eclipso listing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Google Play
3.5 out of 5 from 291 reviews; the ratings section also shows 3.4 from 267 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Netzwelt
3.1 out of 5 in a 12 October 2024 test, with usability 3.4, features 2.2 and privacy/security/additional 2.8.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netzwelt.de
Rating on Software Advice
No reviews yet; the listing shows pricing on request and no stated free trial.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Rating on Trustpilot
2.0 out of 5 from 47 reviews for www.eclipso.eu.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Rating on Trustpilot eclipso.de
2.9 out of 5 from 3 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · de.trustpilot.com
S/MIME
Users can use their own X.509 certificates for S/MIME encryption and signatures in all plans.Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Security controls
The service offers two-factor authentication, TLS transport encryption, DKIM, DMARC and SPF protections.Read 1 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Standard integrations
Official setup documentation supports POP3, IMAP, SMTP, CalDAV, CardDAV, WebDAV and ActiveSync/Exchange clients.Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.eu
Support limits
Published support targets are up to 24 hours for Connect and up to 4 hours for Premium and Business during weekday support times.Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Support response limits
The site states maximum support response times of 24 hours for Connect and 4 hours for Premium and Business during stated support hours on working days.Read 1 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Transport security
Mail and web traffic use TLS 1.3 with DKIM, DMARC, SPF, HSTS and perfect-forward-secrecy claims.Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
User base
The company says that more than 50,000 users have switched to eclipso Mail Europe.Read 1 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de

Plans and prices

Freemail Free free 4 GB storage · 1 address · POP3/SMTP/IMAP · CalDAV/CardDAV · Office & Organizer · spam/virus protection Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Connect €1.49 a month monthly equivalent, incl. VAT; prepaid 20 GB storage · 11 addresses · POP3/SMTP/IMAP · CalDAV/CardDAV · own mail domain · ad-free Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Premium €2.99 a month monthly equivalent, incl. VAT; prepaid 40 GB storage · 25 addresses · POP3/SMTP/IMAP · CalDAV/CardDAV/WebDAV · 200 credits monthly · own mail domain Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
Business €5.99 a month monthly equivalent, incl. VAT; prepaid 100 GB storage · 51 addresses · POP3/SMTP/IMAP · CalDAV/CardDAV/WebDAV · 1 own domain included · ad-free Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
MailSpace +25 GB €69, paid once lifetime, no recurring costs, incl. VAT 25 GB additional storage Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
MailSpace +50 GB €129, paid once lifetime, no recurring costs, incl. VAT 50 GB additional storage Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de
MailSpace +100 GB €199, paid once lifetime, no recurring costs, incl. VAT 100 GB additional storage Read 15 Oct 2026 · eclipso.de

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Integrated OpenPGP and S/MIME end-to-end encryption
  • Supports IMAP, POP3, and SMTP
  • Company says data is stored in Germany
  • Prepaid plans do not renew automatically

Limits

  • Mobile app attachments are limited to 50 MB
  • Support is limited to stated weekday hours

Who it suits

It suits private and business users who want email alongside organizer and storage tools, with web, mobile, and desktop access. The Business plan includes one custom mail domain.

Verdict

eclipso combines mail and organizer services with integrated encryption and several access options. Its prepaid billing avoids automatic renewal, while mobile attachments have a 50 MB limit.

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