eclipso Mail Europe vs Proton Mail

eclipso Mail Europe brings email, cloud storage, calendar, contacts, tasks and notes together in one account. Mail works through its web app, its apps, Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird and Apple Mail. The service supports POP3, SMTP, IMAP, CalDAV and CardDAV; WebDAV is available on Premium and Business. Apps are listed for Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and web. The mobile app includes email, calendar, contacts, Drive, PGP, PIN protection, dark mode and push notifications. Security features include OpenPGP and S/MIME encryption, two-factor authentication, spam filtering, antivirus scanning and TLS 1.3. The company says its data is hosted in German data centers under German and EU GDPR law. Freemail is free, with 4 GB storage, one email address and advertising; its daily sending limit is 25 emails. Connect costs €1.49 per month with a 12-month minimum booking period and advance payment. Paid plans are prepaid and do not renew automatically.

Proton Mail is an encrypted email service available on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Its free plan lists 1 GB of storage and one email address, although its FAQ says storage starts at 500 MB; the free tier is described as having the same security level as paid plans. The service uses end-to-end and zero-access encryption, with open-source apps and independent audits. It blocks email trackers and includes phishing and spam protection, password-protected messages, and link confirmation. Users can schedule, undo, or snooze emails and organize messages with folders, labels, and categories. Easy Switch imports email, calendars, and contacts from other providers. Paid plans support external email clients through IMAP and SMTP using Proton Mail Bridge. Mail Plus lists 15 GB of storage, 10 extra email addresses, and one custom domain. Paid subscriptions include a 30-day money-back guarantee, and the desktop app has a 14-day free trial. Paid plans display monthly billing; the listed starting price is 3.99 /user/mo.