eclipso Mail Europe

eclipso Mail Europe is an email and online organizer service that brings email, cloud storage, calendar, contacts, tasks, notes, fax, SMS and post-office tools into one account. It is available on Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows, with access through webmail, POP3, IMAP, SMTP, its app or mail clients such as Outlook, Thunderbird and Apple Mail. OpenPGP and S/MIME end-to-end encryption are integrated into the service. Other listed protections include two-factor authentication, TLS, DKIM, DMARC and SPF. The mobile app includes email, calendar, contacts and cloud storage, plus PGP, PIN protection, dark mode, push notifications and attachments up to 50 MB. The company says emails, contacts and files are stored exclusively on servers in Germany, and that the service is governed by German law and complies with EU GDPR. A free plan is available; paid plans start at €1.49/mo. Paid plans and add-ons are prepaid and do not automatically renew. The service is presented for private and business customers.

eclipso combines email, storage and organizer tools with integrated encryption and multiple access options. Its free plan and prepaid, non-renewing paid options offer distinct ways to use the service.

It suits people looking for email and organizer tools across mobile, desktop and web, including private and business customers. Its German data location and integrated encryption may also matter to people choosing a service with those stated protections.

Overview

eclipso Mail Europe is a Germany-based email service that also brings together storage and personal organizer tools. It suits people who want built-in encryption and the option to use standard mail clients; the free tier is a practical place to start, while paid plans deserve a close look at their listed address and storage limits.

Founded in 2003 and based in Bayreuth, eclipso serves private and business customers. Its combination of mail, calendar, contacts and other services can consolidate everyday tools, though users who only need email may find that breadth less valuable.

Key features

A single login covers email, cloud storage, calendar, contacts, tasks, notes, fax, SMS and online post-office tools. The range is useful for keeping communication and organization together, but it does not by itself make eclipso a better fit for someone seeking a focused mailbox.

OpenPGP and S/MIME end-to-end encryption are integrated without browser extensions or third-party software. Two-factor authentication, TLS transport encryption, DKIM, DMARC and SPF provide additional account and email protections. eclipso says email, contacts and files are stored exclusively on servers in Germany, and that the service complies with EU GDPR, is governed by German law and does not share data with advertisers or third parties. Personal mailbox registration does not require personal data.

Mail is accessible through webmail, POP3, IMAP and SMTP, the eclipso app, and clients including Outlook, Thunderbird and Apple Mail. That choice helps people keep an established client workflow. The iPhone and Android apps also include calendar, contacts and cloud storage, along with PGP, PIN protection, dark mode and push notifications; their email attachment limit is 50 MB.

Pricing

Freemail costs nothing, requires no credit card and includes 4 GB of storage, one email address, POP3/SMTP, IMAP, CalDAV/CardDAV, Office and Organizer, spam and virus protection, and an ad-free service. It has no aliases. This is a useful no-cost entry point, but the single address and 4 GB cap make it a limited choice for people with multiple mail identities or larger storage needs.

Connect costs €149 a month, including VAT, and provides 20 GB, 11 email addresses, POP3/SMTP/IMAP, CalDAV/CardDAV, Office and Organizer, spam and virus protection, an ad-free service and a custom mail domain. It fits users who need more addresses and a domain, though the step up from free is substantial if those additions are not useful.

Premium costs €299 a month, including VAT. It raises capacity to 40 GB and 25 email addresses, adds WebDAV and 200 credits per month, and includes the mail protocols, CalDAV/CardDAV, spam and virus protection, an ad-free service and a custom domain. This tier makes sense when those extra addresses, storage or WebDAV matter; otherwise Connect offers the core organizer and mail features at a lower listed price.

Business costs €599 a month, including VAT, for 100 GB, 51 email addresses, POP3/SMTP/IMAP, CalDAV/CardDAV, WebDAV, spam and virus protection, an ad-free service and one included custom mail domain. The address count and included domain suit a business with multiple mailboxes, but the cost is difficult to justify for a small group that needs only a few accounts.

For extra storage, MailSpace +25 GB costs €6,900, paid once, MailSpace +50 GB costs €12,900, paid once, and MailSpace +100 GB costs €19,900, paid once. Each is a one-time payment with no follow-on costs and lifetime duration, adding the stated amount of storage. Paid plans and add-ons are prepaid and do not renew automatically; the booking period ends unless extended. Support is available by email and phone on weekdays from 09:00–12:30 and 13:30–17:00. Maximum response times are 24 hours for Connect and 4 hours for Premium and Business during those support hours on working days.

Platforms

eclipso supports Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows. The iPhone and Android apps cover email, calendar, contacts and cloud storage, while standard protocols also allow use with supported desktop mail clients.

Who it's for

eclipso is a good fit for individuals who want email alongside organizer tools, integrated OpenPGP or S/MIME, and a choice of web, mobile or standard mail clients. Its German hosting and stated privacy commitments may also appeal to people who want their mail, contacts and files kept under German jurisdiction. Businesses that need multiple addresses and a custom domain can consider Business; the listed monthly price makes it a poor match for teams with modest email needs.

Pros and cons

• Pros: OpenPGP and S/MIME end-to-end encryption are built in, so separate browser extensions or third-party software are not required.
• Pros: Mail works across webmail, standard protocols, the eclipso app and named third-party clients, giving users room to keep their preferred workflow.
• Pros: The free plan includes 4 GB, IMAP and organizer features without a credit card or ads.
• Cons: Freemail has only one address and no aliases, which limits its usefulness for separating identities.
• Cons: Connect, Premium and Business have high listed monthly prices, so their larger address counts and domain support need to be genuinely useful to justify the cost.
• Cons: The mobile app caps email attachments at 50 MB, which may constrain larger-file exchanges.

Alternatives

For a wider selection of services, browse Private Email Services. Aster Mail is worth comparing if open-source software, a free plan, or Linux support matters. Mailo offers a free option with 1 GB of email storage, 500 MB for documents and photos, five aliases and ads, making it an alternative for someone who values multiple free aliases over storage space. Proton Mail is another freemium choice, with a free plan that includes 1 GB of storage and one email address.

Thelemail may suit readers who want to consider software with published open-source components. Tuta Mail offers a free plan with 1 GB of storage, one calendar, three labels and end-to-end encryption. Disroot Email is a free alternative with a 1 GB mailbox and webmail, IMAP, SMTP, SMTPS and POP access. PreVeil is another freemium option. Secria Mail also has a free tier.

Verdict

Choose eclipso Mail Europe if you want a German-based mail service that pairs integrated end-to-end encryption with organizer tools and broad client access. Its free tier is a sensible way to begin, but the paid tiers are best for users or businesses that will use their larger address counts, custom domains or added capacity. If you need only a basic mailbox, or the paid limits do not match your needs, compare the free alternatives before committing.