Runbox
runbox.com
What it is
Runbox is a paid email service from Runbox, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway. It works on the web, iOS, and Android, and supports IMAP and SMTP. Listed features include end-to-end encryption, custom domains, and email aliases. The Micro plan provides 2 GB of email storage, 200 MB of file storage, one email domain, and 100 @runbox aliases; aliases on a user’s own domain are unlimited. Micro is €1.66 per month, displayed monthly and billed annually. Mini costs €2.91 per month with 10 GB email storage, 1 GB file storage, and five domains. Medium costs €4.16 per month with 25 GB email storage, 2 GB file storage, and 10 domains. Max costs €6.66 per month with 50 GB email storage, 5 GB file storage, and 25 domains. Runbox has no free plan and lists a 30-day trial.
Spec sheet
- Free plan
- NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · runbox.com
- Headquarters
- Oslo, NorwayRead 28 Sep 2026 · runbox.com
- Founded
- 2000Read 28 Sep 2026 · runbox.com
- Custom domain
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · runbox.com
- Email aliases
- 100Read 15 Sep 2026 · runbox.com
- End-to-end encryption
- YesRead 15 Sep 2026 · runbox.com
- Mail protocol support
- imap_smtpRead 15 Sep 2026 · runbox.com
- Mailbox storage
- 2Read 21 Sep 2026 · runbox.com
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- End-to-end encryption is listed
- Custom domains and email aliases
- Web, iOS, and Android access
- IMAP and SMTP support
- 30-day trial offered
Limits
- No free plan
- Subscriptions are billed annually
- Micro includes 2 GB mailbox storage
Who it suits
Runbox suits people seeking encrypted email with custom-domain support, aliases, and IMAP/SMTP access. Its plans serve users who can choose among the listed storage and domain allowances.
Verdict
Runbox offers email across major listed platforms with encryption, domains, aliases, and standard mail protocols. The four paid plans mainly differ by storage and domain allowances, with monthly display prices tied to annual billing.
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