Airfree Mail vs Microsoft 365
Both are professional email services with custom domains. The difference is privacy, price, and where your data lives. Here is the honest comparison.
Side-by-side
The honest comparison
Features, pricing, privacy, and compliance — all in one table.
| Feature | Airfree Mail | Microsoft 365 |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | ||
| No email content scanning | Partial (Copilot AI reads mail) | |
| No ad targeting | ||
| Zero-knowledge encryption | ||
| Data residency choice | EU, AU, US, APAC | US-primary, EU add-on (paid) |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | 15 GB, 1 domain | Outlook.com (no domain) |
| Paid plan starts at | A$2.99/mo | $6/user/mo (M365 Basic) |
| Custom domain on paid | Included | Included (M365 Business) |
| Storage | 15 GB–200 GB | 50 GB–unlimited |
| Features | ||
| IMAP/SMTP access | ||
| CalDAV/CardDAV | Limited (CardDAV broken on some clients) | |
| End-to-end encryption | S/MIME only (paid add-on) | |
| Video meet | Built-in (50 pax) | Teams (separate app required) |
| Drive / file storage | Encrypted Drive | OneDrive |
| Compliance | ||
| GDPR Article 17 erasure | ||
| ISO 27001 | In progress | |
| HIPAA BAA | Enterprise | M365 Business Premium+ |
| EU data residency (free) | ||
FAQ
Common questions
Can I use the Outlook desktop app with Airfree Mail?
Yes. Configure Outlook with our IMAP/SMTP settings and it works exactly as before. We also support OAuth authentication.
Does Airfree Mail work with Microsoft Teams?
You can invite Airfree Mail contacts to Teams meetings via calendar invites. For video calls, Airfree Mail includes built-in Meet — no separate app needed.
Is Airfree Mail cheaper than Microsoft 365?
Yes. Airfree Mail Start is A$2.99/month vs M365 Business Basic at $6/user/month. Airfree also includes encrypted Drive, while M365 storage is through OneDrive.
Can I migrate from Microsoft 365?
Yes. Our importer moves email, calendar, and contacts from Microsoft 365 automatically. See our Outlook migration guide for step-by-step instructions.
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