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Runbox
Sustainable, Private & Secure Email — Made in Norway
Communication & CollaborationEstablished Norway
Runbox vs alternatives
Same attributes, side by side| Attribute | Runbox | StartMail | Mailfence™ | Purelymail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Communication & Collaboration | Communication & Collaboration | Communication & Collaboration | Communication & Collaboration |
| Stage | Established | Established | Established | – |
| Founded | 2000 | 2013 | 1999 | – |
| Based in | Norway | Netherlands | – | – |
| DR | 66 | 67 | 73 | 63 |
| Community votes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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About Runbox
Private, secure email service hosted in Norway and powered by 100% renewable energy, offering ad-free communication protected by Norwegian privacy law.
Questions
- Can I use Runbox with my existing email client?
- Runbox fully supports IMAP, POP, and SMTP, meaning it works with any standard email client or app including Thunderbird, Apple Mail, and mobile apps on iOS and Android. All connections use SSL encryption. The service also includes a Progressive Web App (PWA) for mobile devices.
- Does Runbox work on mobile?
- Yes, you can access Runbox on mobile devices using any email app that supports IMAP, including native Mail apps on iPhone and iPad, K-9 Mail on Android, and eM Client. Runbox also offers a Progressive Web App (PWA) that provides an app-like experience through your phone's browser without requiring an app store download.
- Can I use my own domain name with Runbox?
- Yes, you can host your own domain with Runbox by adding it to your account and updating your domain's MX records to point to Runbox. Once set up, you can create email addresses and unlimited aliases on your domain. The number of domains you can add depends on your plan.
- What is the maximum email attachment size?
- Runbox supports a maximum message size of 100 MB across all plans, which includes the total size of the email and any attachments combined.
- Is my inbox protected from spam and viruses?
- Yes, Runbox automatically scans all incoming email for viruses and blocks harmful attachments and links before they reach your inbox. Spam filtering identifies and quarantines unwanted email. You can also set up unlimited custom filters to automatically sort, forward, or block incoming mail based on your own criteria.
Key features
- Email with IMAP, POP, SMTP, and Web access
- Calendar with CalDAV support
- Contacts with CardDAV support
- Spam and virus filtering
- File storage with FTP support
- Plus addressing for inbox organization
- Email address never recycled
Pricing
Plans start at €1.66/month for Micro plan (2 GB storage), €2.91/month for Mini (10 GB), €4.16/month for Medium (25 GB), €6.66/month for Max (50 GB), €10/month for Max100 (100 GB), and €15/month for Max250 (250 GB). Additional subaccounts from €0.66/month. All plans include 30-day free trial, 60-day
Runbox has a free listing. The owner can unlock the full profile for $5:
- Founder story (locked)
- Milestones (locked)
- Screenshots and demo video (locked)
- Dofollow website link (locked)
- Comparisons (locked)
Link metrics
- 64 Trust Flow no change since last check
- 46 Citation Flow no change since last check
- 1,676 Referring domains no change since last check
- 21,859 External backlinks no change since last check
Majestic link data for runbox.com, change since the previous check.
Top topic: Business/Telecommunications (64). Checked 3 Oct 2026, changed 3 Oct 2026. Link data by Majestic. Trust Flow, Citation Flow and Topical Trust Flow are trademarks of Majestic-12 Ltd.