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Runbox Review
Norwegian privacy-focused email powered by renewable hydroelectric energy
Norway
Founded 2000
Zero-Knowledge
Free Plan
Mobile Apps
2FA Support
Custom Domain
Overview
Runbox is a Norwegian email service committed to privacy and sustainability. Operating since 2000, they run their servers on hydroelectric power and are subject to Norway's strong privacy laws. Runbox offers generous storage, standard email protocols support (IMAP/POP/SMTP), and focuses on delivering a fast, reliable email experience.
Key Features
- Powered by 100% renewable energy
- Norwegian privacy jurisdiction
- PGP encryption support
- Two-factor authentication
- Custom domain support
- IMAP/POP/SMTP access
- Up to 100 email aliases
- WebDAV file storage
Pros
- Environmentally friendly with 100% renewable energy
- Strong Norwegian privacy laws
- Generous storage options
- Up to 100 email aliases included
- Very affordable pricing
- No ads and no tracking
Cons
- No end-to-end encryption by default
- Interface could be more modern
- No mobile apps (webmail only)
- No free plan available
- Limited calendar/contacts features
- PGP requires manual setup
Pricing
Starting at $19.95/year
Technical Details
- Encryption
- PGP, TLS, AES
- Storage
- 100GB
- Headquarters
- Oslo, Norway