Runbox is an independent, employee-owned email provider based in Norway, offering private, secure communication with a strong focus on ethics and environmental responsibility. Its services are hosted in Norway and protected by Norwegian privacy laws and European regulations, with no advertisements or usage tracking. Runbox operates its email infrastructure on certified renewable electricity, including Norwegian hydropower, and says it works to minimize emissions and create a positive environmental impact.

Customers can use Runbox’s webmail or connect through POP, IMAP, and SMTP, and the service also supports contacts and calendars through CardDAV and CalDAV. Features include two-factor authentication, encrypted services, browser compatibility with PGP end-to-end encryption, and storage options of up to 50 GB for email and 10 GB for files. Users can bring their own domain, with support for multiple domains and aliases. Runbox offers personal customer support, a fully functional 30-day free trial, and a 60-day money-back guarantee. Its plans are positioned as affordable, with options for individual and business use.