eclipso Mail Europe

Overview

eclipso Mail Europe brings email together with storage, calendar, contacts and other organizer tools in a Germany-based service for private and business users. It is a strong fit for people who want client choice and integrated encryption without giving up a free entry plan; teams should compare the paid plan prices carefully against the mailbox and address counts they need.

Key features

The service combines email with cloud storage, calendar, contacts, tasks, notes, fax, SMS and online post-office tools under one login. That breadth can simplify a personal toolset, while the organizer and communications extras may be beside the point for teams that only need hosted mail.

OpenPGP and S/MIME end-to-end encryption are integrated without browser extensions or third-party software. Two-factor authentication, TLS, DKIM, DMARC and SPF add account and transport protections. eclipso says email, contacts and files stay on servers in Germany, that it complies with EU GDPR under German law, and that it does not share data with advertisers or third parties. Personal mailbox registration can be completed without providing personal data.

Users can access mail through webmail, POP3, IMAP and SMTP, the eclipso app, or clients including Outlook, Thunderbird and Apple Mail. That flexibility is useful for users with an existing client workflow. The iPhone and Android app also includes calendar, contacts and cloud storage, plus PGP, PIN protection, dark mode and push notifications; its 50 MB attachment cap may constrain people who frequently send larger files from mobile.

Pricing

Freemail is free, requires no credit card, and includes 4 GB storage, one email address, POP3/SMTP, IMAP, CalDAV/CardDAV, Office & Organizer, spam and virus protection, and an ad-free experience. It has no aliases, so it suits an individual trying the service or keeping one address, not users who need address separation or a custom domain.

Connect is 149.00 EUR per month and provides 20 GB storage, 11 email addresses, a custom mail domain, POP3/SMTP/IMAP, CalDAV/CardDAV, Office & Organizer, spam and virus protection, and no ads. It is the entry paid tier for a small group needing shared domain-based mail, though the price makes the address count and included storage important to weigh.

Premium is 299.00 EUR per month for 40 GB, 25 addresses, WebDAV, 200 credits per month, a custom mail domain, and the core mail, organizer, spam and virus protections. It is aimed at users who need more addresses and storage plus WebDAV and credits; smaller setups may not need those additions. Business costs 599.00 EUR per month and includes 100 GB, 51 addresses, WebDAV, one custom mail domain, and the mail, organizer, spam and virus protections. Its larger address and storage quotas suit a business with those requirements, but it is a substantial step up in price.

Lifetime MailSpace add-ons are one-time purchases with no follow-on costs: +25 GB is 6900.00 EUR per once, +50 GB is 12900.00 EUR per once, and +100 GB is 19900.00 EUR per once. Paid plans and add-ons are prepaid and do not automatically renew; the booking period ends unless extended. Support is by email and phone Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:30 and 13:30–17:00. Stated maximum response times during working-day support hours are 24 hours for Connect and four hours for Premium and Business.

Platforms

eclipso supports Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows. The combination of web access, mobile apps and standard mail protocols makes it practical for people who move between devices or prefer a separate desktop mail client.

Who it's for

Choose eclipso if you want an ad-free email service with integrated OpenPGP and S/MIME, German data location, multiple client access options and organizer tools in one account. It also merits consideration for a business needing multiple addresses under a custom domain. It is less compelling for a one-address user who needs aliases on the free tier, or for a mobile-heavy workflow that regularly exceeds the 50 MB attachment limit.

Pros and cons

• Pros: OpenPGP and S/MIME are built in, avoiding extension setup for end-to-end encryption.
• Pros: POP3, IMAP, SMTP and named third-party clients preserve existing mail workflows.
• Pros: Prepaid billing without automatic renewal gives users control over whether paid service continues.
• Cons: Freemail's 4 GB and single address, with no aliases, limit its usefulness for users who need separate identities.
• Cons: The mobile app's 50 MB attachment ceiling may interrupt large-file email workflows.
• Cons: Support availability is limited to weekday business-hour windows, even though paid tiers state faster response targets.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see Private Email Services. Pick Aster Mail if open source matters and you want a free plan with 10 GB encrypted storage, five aliases and one custom domain. Proton Mail is another free option, with 1 GB storage and one email address on its Free plan. Choose Thelemail if published AGPL-3.0 components for its production browser client, macOS client, key transparency log and local export tool are a priority. Tuta Mail offers a free plan with 1 GB storage, one calendar, three labels and end-to-end encryption. Disroot Email is a free service with 1 GB mailbox storage, webmail and common mail protocols, plus optional PGP encryption. Mailo suits someone content with a free plan that includes 1 GB email storage, 500 MB document and photo storage, five aliases and ads. Secria Mail has a free tier with 1 GB storage, two aliases, three folders and mail import. Mailfence offers a free plan with 1 GB total storage split between email and documents and web access.

Verdict

eclipso Mail Europe is best for people and teams seeking Germany-based mail with integrated OpenPGP and S/MIME, standard client compatibility and a wider organizer suite. Its prepaid, non-renewing billing is a clear advantage for users who want control over continuation. Look elsewhere if you need aliases on a free account, routinely send mobile attachments above 50 MB, or cannot fit the paid plan prices to your address and storage needs.