CounterMail vs Mailfence

CounterMail is an email service that applies encryption automatically and says each message is encrypted before leaving the user's computer. It supports communication with OpenPGP-compatible email users and provides an IMAP server for third-party email clients. Premium subscriptions include 4 GB of encrypted storage per mailbox, with additional storage available for a one-time fee. Other listed tools include dynamic aliases, filters, notifications, an autoresponder, password manager, secure forms, and an XMPP chat server. CounterMail lists SSL-MITM protection, diskless web servers, SSL encryption and authentication, and anonymous email headers. Its privacy policy says it does not log IP addresses and keeps email bodies and attachments encrypted; its servers are in Sweden, as is the maker's headquarters. The service supports Android, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. Pricing is listed from $3.29/user/mo, with a 10-day trial for people who already know a CounterMail user. New registrations are closed.

Mailfence is an email service with end-to-end encryption and access through the web, iOS and Android. Its free plan provides web access and 1 GB total storage, split between 500 MB for email and 500 MB for documents. Paid plans increase storage and, depending on tier, add aliases, custom domains and mail-client protocols. Base costs €2.50/mo (annual) and includes 11 GB total storage, 5 GB for email and 10 aliases, but no custom domain or POP, IMAP, SMTP or EAS access. Entry costs €3.50/mo (annual), with 40 GB total storage, 10 GB for email, 50 aliases, custom domains and POP, IMAP, SMTP and ActiveSync. Pro costs €9.50 per month and includes 78 GB total storage, up to 100 aliases, custom domains, protocol access and priority support. Ultra costs €29.00 per month, billed monthly, with 225 GB total storage, up to 200 aliases, custom domains, protocol access and priority support. Mailfence is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, and was founded in 1999.