Posteo Review

Extremely affordable, anonymous email powered by 100% renewable energy.

Germany (GDPR)

Founded 2009

Zero-Knowledge

Free Plan

Mobile Apps

2FA Support

Custom Domain

Overview

Posteo is an independent email provider operating since 2009 from Berlin, Germany. The service has a radical focus on privacy, anonymity, and sustainability, and is 100% self-financed and ad-free. Posteo implements multiple layers of encryption including encrypted hard disks, TLS transport encryption, and user-configurable crypto mail storage. E2EE is supported via user-managed OpenPGP (Mailvelope) or S/MIME. The service's unique value is its combination of extreme affordability (€1/month), robust privacy through anonymity (accepts cash payments), and a strong ethical commitment to sustainability with 100% green energy.

Key Features

Anonymous signup - no personal information required
Cash payment accepted for complete anonymity
Strong data minimization - no IP logging
Full IMAP, POP3, CalDAV, CardDAV support
Mailvelope integration for browser-based PGP
100% renewable energy from Green Planet Energy
Simple, transparent pricing with optional add-ons
Migration service for emails, contacts, calendars
Encrypted address book and calendar option
Regular transparency reports published

Pros

Extremely affordable and transparent pricing (€1/month)
Unmatched commitment to user anonymity and data minimization
Supports anonymous cash payments
Powered by 100% sustainable energy
Full support for open standards (IMAP, CalDAV, etc.)

Cons

No support for custom domains
End-to-end encryption requires manual setup
No dedicated mobile or desktop applications
Does not accept cryptocurrency payments

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Pricing

Standard: €1/month (4GB) Add-ons: +€0.25/GB, +€0.10/alias

Technical Details

Encryption: OpenPGP, S/MIME, TLS with PFS
Storage: 4GB - 50GB
Headquarters: Berlin, Germany