Runbox Pricing 2026

Plans, hidden costs, and cheaper alternatives compared

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8 plans tracked·Updated Jul 2026

Is Runbox worth the price?

75/10

Runbox offers a fair pricing structure, especially for those prioritizing privacy and sustainability.

The 'Micro' plan at $1.66/month is a good entry point, while the 'Max' plan at $6.66/month provides substantial storage and domains. It's best for individuals and small businesses who value secure email and are willing to pay a premium for it.

Pricing Plans

Free Trial

Micro

$19.95 billed annually

2 GB email storage
@runbox.com only
100 email aliases

Additional Micro accounts

$7.95 annually

Mini

$34.95 billed annually

10 GB email storage
5 email domains
100 email aliases

Additional Mini accounts

$14.95 annually

Medium

$49.95 billed annually

25 GB email storage
10 email domains
100 email aliases

Additional Medium accounts

$24.95 annually

Max

$79.95 billed annually

50 GB email storage
25 email domains
100 email aliases

Additional Max accounts

$34.95 annually

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Hidden Costs & Gotchas

No monthly billing option, only annual.

Additional accounts are separate annual fees.

Limited email aliases (100) across all tiers.

Which Plan Do You Need?

Privacy-conscious individuals

Small businesses needing custom domains

Users prioritizing sustainability

How Runbox Compares to Competitors

Compared to Proton Mail, Runbox's Micro plan at $1.66/month is slightly more expensive than Proton Mail's Mail Plus at ~$3.49/month (billed annually for 15GB). Fastmail offers similar features, with their Standard plan at $5/month (billed annually for 30GB), making Runbox's Medium plan at $4.16/month for 25GB competitive for storage, but Fastmail offers more aliases and custom domains at that price point.

Runbox Pricing FAQ

How much does Runbox cost?

Runbox starts at $0.66/month on the Additional Micro accounts plan. It offers 8 paid tiers ranging from $0.66/month up to $2.91/month.

Does Runbox have a free plan?

Runbox does not offer a permanent free plan. However, a free trial is available.

Does Runbox offer a free trial?

Yes, Runbox offers a free trial. No credit card is typically required to start the trial, though this may vary.

What is the cheapest Runbox paid plan?

The cheapest paid plan for Runbox is "Additional Micro accounts" at $0.66/month.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Runbox?

Yes. Popular alternatives to Runbox include ProtonMail, Fastmail, Zoho Mail, Posteo. Free alternatives include ProtonMail, Zoho Mail, Mailfence. Compare them side-by-side on Toolradar.