Runbox
Hostcomplex score
5.6/10Runbox is an independent Norwegian provider selling email hosting, web hosting and domain services. Its offer is best known for privacy-focused email, including hosting for custom domains.
Runbox plans compared
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5.6/10
- Disk space
- 2 GB
- Mailboxes
- –
- Price
- $1.86/mo same price
Prices per month excl. VAT where the provider states so. The average cost includes the renewal price after the intro period. Prices checked 4 November 2026, 09:00.
All specifications
| Plan | Runbox Micro |
|---|---|
| GDPR | Yes |
| Ad-free | Yes |
| Aliases | Unlimited |
| Billing | Jaarlijks, Meerjarig |
| Filters/rules | Yes |
| Storage | 2 GB |
| Support | Forum, Kennisbank |
| Webmail | Yes |
| Catch-all | Yes |
| Free plan | No |
| IMAP/POP3/SMTP | Yes |
| Migration tool (import) | Yes |
| Minimum users | 1 |
| Encryption | TLS in transit, Versleuteld at rest |
| Free trial | Yes |
| Money-back guarantee | 60 days |
| Two-factor authentication (2FA) | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Yes |
| Spam and virus filter | Yes |
| Cloud file storage | Yes |
| Data location / EU hosting | Noorwegen |
| Pricing model | Per gebruiker |
| Sending limit | 500 e-mails/dag |
| Own domains | 1 |
| Max. attachment size | 100 MB |
| Calendar and contacts | Yes |
About Runbox
The Runbox email service has operated since 2000. It is run by Runbox Solutions AS, a company founded in 2011 and based in Oslo, Norway. Runbox says it is employee-owned, with ownership also held by board members and close associates; it does not identify a parent company.
Runbox describes its approach as independent and privacy-focused, with an emphasis on Norwegian jurisdiction and renewable energy. It says its email service is managed and hosted with infrastructure partner Copyleft Solutions AS.
Runbox services
Email hosting
Runbox sells personal and multi-account email plans, including Micro, Mini, Medium, Max, Max100 and Max250. They include webmail and support for custom-domain email. Our comparison lists features such as aliases, mail import, filtering, calendars and contacts, with details varying by plan.
Web hosting
Runbox offers website hosting on its servers, with cPanel and support for web applications. This is a separate option from its email plans for customers who also want to host a website.
Domain services
Its domain services cover registration and transfer, as well as domain and DNS management. Runbox also provides a DNS Compliance Checker.
Servers and support
Runbox says its email servers are in a maximum-security facility in Oslo, Norway, under Norwegian jurisdiction. Its privacy policy says web-hosting data may be stored on servers in the US by default and in Norway, so check the applicable location for the service you plan to use.
Customers can contact support through the support centre and ticketing system, email, and social channels including Mastodon, Bluesky and Reddit. The ticket form accepts submissions at any time, but Runbox does not publish staffed support hours.
Who Runbox suits
Runbox may suit individuals and organisations looking for email with a custom domain and a provider that emphasises privacy and a Norwegian base. Its web hosting and domain services may also appeal if you want those services from the same company.
Look elsewhere if you need a provider with published support hours or guaranteed response times, or if your decision depends on specific web-hosting details that Runbox has not clearly stated. Compare the email options below, then Read our full Runbox review for a closer look at the trade-offs.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Runbox based?
Runbox is based in Oslo, Norway. Runbox says its email servers are located in Oslo under Norwegian jurisdiction.
What does Runbox sell?
Runbox offers personal and multi-account email hosting, web hosting, and domain registration, transfer and DNS management.
Does Runbox offer web hosting as well as email?
Yes. Runbox offers website hosting on its servers with cPanel and support for web applications, alongside its email plans.
How are Runbox subscriptions billed?
Our comparison lists yearly and multi-year billing for the Micro email plan. Runbox’s terms say subscriptions must be renewed to maintain access; check the selected plan’s current terms and renewal settings before subscribing.
