Head-to-head · Email
Microsoft 365 vs Kolab Now
Which one to pick in 2026 — comparing 🇺🇸 Microsoft 365 with the European alternative 🇪🇺 Kolab Now on the things that actually decide who can read your data.
Verdict
Who has stronger privacy guarantees by law?
Kolab Now — GDPR-native and outside the US CLOUD Act / FISA 702 reach.
Which one encrypts your data end-to-end by default?
Neither ships full E2E by default — check the table for nuance.
Which one tracks you for ads?
Neither monetises through ad tracking.
Which one is open source?
Kolab Now is open source. Microsoft 365 is proprietary.
Side-by-side
Microsoft 365 vs Kolab Now — full comparison
Make the switch
Try Kolab Now instead of Microsoft 365
Secure and private email and collaboration suite.
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