Comparison · Orneos / Gmail
A European alternative to Gmail
A free @orneos.eu address, with no ads, and your calendar, contacts and storage in the same account.
Comparison
| Criterion | Orneos | Gmail |
|---|---|---|
| Address | you@orneos.eu | you@gmail.com |
| Advertising | None | Ads in the free version |
| Hosting | European Union (Contabo GmbH) | Google data centres worldwide |
| Company | French sole trader | Google LLC, US company |
| IMAP / SMTP | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar and contacts | Included | Included |
Public information, verified in October 2026. The plans of the services listed may change.
Why switch to Orneos
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No ads
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Let your contacts know
Set up automatic forwarding from Gmail to your new address during the transition.
Bring over your old messages
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