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    StartMail

    Privacy-focused email provider.

    NLNetherlands·Founded 2013
    Headquarters
    🇳🇱Netherlands
    Data Hosting
    Netherlands
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
    ▣GDPR◆EU HQ▦EU Data

    StartMail key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    StartMail BV
    Headquarters
    Netherlands (NL)
    Ownership
    Independent
    Founded
    2013
    Data hosting
    Netherlands
    Infrastructure
    Self-hosted (Owned server cabinets in Dutch data centers)
    Deployment
    SaaS
    Open source
    No
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Low (no US parent)
    Replaces
    Gmail, Outlook, Skiff

    About StartMail

    StartMail is a premium, privacy-first email service based in the Netherlands, created by the team behind Startpage. It distinguishes itself by owning 100% of its core infrastructure, including physical servers and networking equipment, rather than relying on third-party cloud providers. This physical control, combined with Dutch jurisdiction, offers a high level of protection against non-EU surveillance and data overreach. The platform is built around OpenPGP standards, allowing users to send encrypted and digitally signed emails easily through a web interface or via IMAP. A standout feature is the ability to create unlimited burner aliases to protect one's primary identity. While it primarily targets individuals and B2C users, it offers business plans with custom domain support. Data is stored in encrypted vaults in the Netherlands, ensuring compliance with strict EU GDPR standards.

    Alternative to

    GmailOutlookSkiff

    Target Segments

    SMBOther

    Deployment Options

    SaaS

    Hosting & Security

    Infrastructure

    Self-hosted (Owned server cabinets in Dutch data centers)

    Key Features

    Unlimited personal and burner email aliases
    OpenPGP-based encryption and digital signing
    Password-Protected Messages for non-PGP recipients
    20 GB storage capacity
    Full IMAP support for external clients
    Custom domain support
    Email and contact migration tools (ShuttleCloud)
    No ads and no tracking cookies

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