Encryptomatic OpenPGP vs Mailvelope

Encryptomatic OpenPGP is a Windows application for encrypting and signing messages and files, with Outlook integration. Encryption happens locally on the PC, and messages remain protected end-to-end from sender to recipient; recipients need OpenPGP software to decrypt them. Files can also be encrypted or signed from the Windows right-click context menu. The software supports Windows 10 and 11, plus listed Classic Outlook versions from 2013 through Microsoft 365 in 32-bit or 64-bit editions. PGP key-server support covers key sharing, discovery, and revocation, including MIT.EDU. Administrators can customize the interface and deploy through MSI silent installation and registration; some shared environments can use activation-free enterprise versions. Personal users, nonprofits, activists, and individual journalists can use it free, while for-profit business domains require a license. Business and free editions have identical encryption capabilities. Business pricing starts at $29.99 a year for one license; Mac is not supported.

Mailvelope adds client-side end-to-end PGP encryption to supported webmail. Its browser add-on works with Gmail, Outlook, WEB.DE, and other webmailers, and can encrypt or decrypt attachments within email, including with PGP/MIME. While composing, it can detect a recipient’s public key; signature mismatches can help identify phishing attempts. Users can export keys, manage multiple keyrings, and use Mailvelope or other key servers. The free private-user offering is independent from Google, but lacks PGP/MIME, Google Workspace integration, and customer service. Mailvelope states that it complies with GDPR and EU privacy laws. Business plans include a 14-day free trial without payment data. Monthly billing costs €3 per user per month; annual billing costs €32.40 per user per year. Paid subscriptions auto-renew and can be cancelled anytime. Business integrations include professional or premium email support options. Mailvelope is available as an extension and through the web.