Airfree Mail vs Gmail
Gmail is free because you pay with your data. Airfree Mail is honest about what you're paying for — and where your data lives.
| Feature | Airfree Mail | Gmail |
|---|---|---|
| No ads or data scanning | ✓ Never | ✗ Free tier scans |
| Multi-region data residency | ✓ Choose your region | ✗ US/global only |
| ISO 27001 | In progress | ✗ |
| GDPR compliant | ✓ All plans | ⚠ Workspace only |
| SOC 2 Type II | In progress | ✗ |
| E2E encrypted calendar/contacts | ✓ All plans | ✗ |
| E2E encrypted Drive | ✓ Beta | ✗ |
| Open PGP support | ✓ Built-in | ✗ Extension only |
| Custom domain (free plan) | ✓ | ✗ |
| CalDAV sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video meet included | ✓ All plans | ⚠ Meet = Workspace |
| 15 GB storage (free) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ iOS & Android | ✓ iOS & Android |
| Pricing (paid, per user) | A$2.99/mo | $9.00/mo (Workspace) |
| Free plan | ✓ Always free | ✓ Ad-supported |
| 24/7 global support | ✓ Around the clock | ✗ Global chatbot |
FAQ
Common questions about switching from Gmail
Can I import my Gmail emails into Airfree Mail?
Yes. Airfree Mail includes a one-click migration tool that imports your Gmail emails, contacts, and calendar events via IMAP and Google Takeout.
Does Airfree Mail work with Gmail apps (Android, iOS)?
Airfree Mail uses standard IMAP/SMTP, so it works with any mail app including the Gmail app. We also provide our own iOS and Android apps.
Where is my data hosted?
Airfree Mail lets you choose your preferred data residency region. All data stays within your selected region. We operate multi-region cloud infrastructure with no cross-border transfer by default.
Does Airfree Mail scan my emails for advertising?
No. We do not scan, analyse, or use your email content for advertising. Our business model is subscription-based — you are not the product.
Is Airfree Mail GDPR and ISO 27001 compliant?
Airfree Mail is built to meet GDPR and is designed to the ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type II standards — including data minimisation, purpose limitation, and breach notification — with formal ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certification in progress.