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Virtru Email Encryption

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What it is

Virtru Email Encryption is a paid email security product for protecting messages and attachments. It runs on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Secure delivery uses links, recipient verification uses identity, messages can expire, and the listed attachment limit is 150. Outlook and Gmail integrations are available, along with administrator access controls.

Virtru was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. There is no free plan. Starter costs $119 a month, billed annually, for 5 users; Business costs $219 a month, billed annually, for 5 users; and Compliance costs $499 a month, billed annually, for 5 users. Enterprise is listed for organizations with over 50 employees, but its price is not provided.

Spec sheet

What it does
Virtru encrypts email messages and attachments inside Gmail and Microsoft Outlook while applying persistent access controls.Read 14 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Free plan
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Integrations
The product portfolio lists Gmail, Google Drive, Microsoft Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, Zendesk, Salesforce, Looker, ServiceNow, Kustomer and Front integrations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Support
Virtru provides a knowledge base, FAQs, chat, phone support, email help desk, documentation, webinars and videos.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Headquarters
Washington, D.C., United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Founded
2012Read 28 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Admin access controls
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Attachment limit
150Read 20 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Audit trails
Virtru provides audit visibility into sharing and access activity and supports revocation after sending.Read 14 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Commercial licensing
Virtru Email Encryption is distributed as a commercial subscription product rather than an open-source application.Read 14 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Company founded
Virtru was founded in 2012.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company headquarters
Virtru lists Washington, DC as its headquarters.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company legal name
The Apple listing identifies the developer as Virtru Corporation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists Virtru in the 201–500 employee range.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Deployment options
Virtru describes SaaS, hybrid and self-managed deployment models for its platform.Read 14 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Developer documentation
Developer resources include getting-started guides, API references, architecture and deployment guides, Postman collections, samples and CLI tools.Read 14 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Developer SDKs
Virtru offers SDKs for embedding attribute-based access control and creating or reading TDF-protected objects.Read 14 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
FedRAMP date
Virtru says its Data Security Platform has held a FedRAMP agency authorization at Moderate impact since March 1, 2019.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trust.virtru.com
Funding
Crunchbase lists Virtru as privately held with eight funding rounds and 17 investors, including ICONIQ Capital and Foundry Capital.Read 14 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Gateway
Virtru Data Protection Gateway detects sensitive information server-side and encrypts it before it leaves an organization.Read 14 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Gmail encryption
Its Gmail extension provides one-click client-side encryption without requiring S/MIME.Read 14 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Gmail integration
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Gmail system requirement
The Gmail Chrome extension supports the current Chrome release and four preceding versions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.virtru.com
Key management
Private Keystore lets customers host encryption keys separately from Virtru content storage and use Google Workspace CSE.Read 14 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Limit: Android stability
A Google Play reviewer says the Android app crashed when entering a recipient address on a current foldable phone.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: authentication friction
A G2 reviewer reports repeated logins and verification emails when switching between phone and laptop.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: Gmail extension complaints
Chrome Web Store review summaries mention reliability problems, Gmail interface breakage and frequent reinstallations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · chrome-stats.com
Limit: mobile usability
An Apple reviewer reports lost drafts, difficult image attachment selection and keyboard obstruction while composing.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: reliability
G2 reviewers report that the extension can disconnect, disappear or require repeated reinstallation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: sending errors
G2 reviewers describe messages that appear sent but later return errors or require opening a new email tab.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Message expiry
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Notable news: headquarters
Virtru announced its Washington, DC headquarters and technology hub on September 13, 2023.Read 14 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Open-source component
Virtru says OpenTDF is an open-source implementation of data-centric security and the Trusted Data Format.Read 14 Oct 2026 · github.com
Outlook controls
The Outlook integration supports disabling forwarding and setting message expiration dates.Read 14 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Outlook integration
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Outlook system requirement
The Outlook 365 add-in supports modern Edge, Chrome, Safari or Firefox, Windows 10/11 Outlook, Outlook for Mac, and read-only iOS and Android access.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.virtru.com
Praise: ease of use
TrustRadius reviewers repeatedly describe the interface as intuitive and say Gmail and Outlook integration makes one-click encryption convenient.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Praise: security and compliance
G2 reviewers praise simple toggling, secure handling of sensitive documents and support for HIPAA-related workflows.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Product updates
The updates page lists April 17, 2026 single sign-on across Virtru products, March 30, 2026 Outlook printing, and January 5, 2026 Outlook traffic visibility releases.Read 14 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Public APIs
Virtru documents REST APIs for policy, attribute, key-access and tagging services.Read 14 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Rating on Apple App Store
2.8 out of 5 from 64 ratingsRead 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Capterra
4.5 out of 5 from 39 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on Chrome Web Store
3.9 out of 5 from 115 ratingsRead 14 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Rating on G2
4.4 out of 5 from 437 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
4.5 out of 5 from 39 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Google Play
3.6 out of 5 from 99 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on TrustRadius
10 out of 10 from 16 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Recipient verification
identityRead 20 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Secure delivery
linkRead 20 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Security certifications
Virtru states that its platform has SOC 2 Type 2, FIPS 140-3, FedRAMP Moderate, GovRAMP and TX-RAMP Level 2 credentials.Read 14 Oct 2026 · virtru.com

Plans and prices

Starter $119 a month annually 5 users · Gmail and Outlook email protection · file protection · admin control center Read 14 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Business $219 a month annually 5 users · Secure Share · Google Drive · bulk decryption · Google Workspace CSE · Confluence and Zendesk · SSO · 99.90% uptime SLA Read 14 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Compliance $499 a month annually 5 users · CMMC, FedRAMP, ITAR and PCI DSS package · private key hosting · FIPS 140-3 encryption Read 14 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Enterprise Priced on request annually organizations over 50 employees · advanced data security · customizable packages Read 14 Oct 2026 · virtru.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Runs on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Outlook and Gmail integrations are available
  • Messages can expire
  • Administrator access controls are available

Limits

  • No free plan
  • Starter, Business, and Compliance list five users each

Who it suits

It suits people and teams that need protected email across the listed desktop and mobile platforms, particularly Outlook or Gmail users. Buyers should check the listed user counts and annual billing against their needs.

Verdict

Virtru specifies delivery, verification, expiry, integrations, and plan details for its email encryption product. The annual prices and listed user counts are clear for three plans, while Enterprise pricing is not provided.

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