GPG Suite vs Mailvelope
GPG Suite
gpgtools.org
Mailvelope
mailvelope.comSide by side
| Figure | GPG Suite | Mailvelope |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | €3/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Spec score · Email Encryption Software | 8.1 (#14) | 8.6 (#7) |
| Spec score · File encryption tools | 7.5 (#21) | 8.9 (#4) |
| Company location | GPGTools GmbH lists its address as Zieglergasse 84/1, 1070 Vienna, Austria. | Mailvelope GmbH is based in Germany. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Vienna, Austria | Zellingen, Germany |
| Key management | GPG Keychain manages OpenPGP keys, including creating and modifying keys and importing keys from key servers or contacts. | Users can export keys, manage multiple keyrings, and use Mailvelope or other key servers. |
Plans
Mailvelope
- Mailvelope Business€3 a month
- Mailvelope Business annualPrice not published
- Mailvelope Business monthlyPrice not published
- Mailvelope Business volume annualPrice not published
- Mailvelope Business volume monthlyPrice not published
In their own words
Mailvelope
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.