mailbox.org cloud
Fair 4.0 Easy 4.0 Secure 4.3
| Pillar | Criterion | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | Day-one UX Can non-technical staff use it without a project? | 4 | Webmail is clear; less polished than Google for mixed teams. Source |
| Easy | Operate Admin burden, updates, backups and language coverage. | 4 | Provider operates mail; office add-ons are optional. Source |
| Easy | Integrate SSO, mail/CalDAV, APIs and common NGO connectors. | 4 | Standard mail, calendar and Contacts; Office via Collabora/OnlyOffice. Source |
| Fair | Lock-in / exit Can you leave with your data in open formats, at known cost? | 4 | IMAP/CalDAV and standard exports; leaving is straightforward. Source |
| Fair | Sovereignty EU legal entity, EU hosting, and exposure to extra-EU lawful access? | 5 | German legal entity and German hosting. Source |
| Fair | Openness Open source or open standards? Are independent implementations possible? | 3 | Closed source service on open mail standards. Source |
| Secure | IT security Authentication, encryption, patch cadence and independent audit. | 4 | TLS, 2FA and a public security stance. Source |
| Secure | User security 2FA, roles, phishing resistance and safe defaults. | 4 | 2FA and sensible defaults; fewer consumer dark patterns. Source |
| Secure | Personal data GDPR fit: DPA, residency, sub-processors and Schrems II posture. | 5 | GDPR-native German host; DPA is a normal contract. Source |