mail.ch vs Proton Mail

mail.ch is an email service available on the web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Its four listed plans vary in mailbox storage, aliases, daily sending allowances, and attachment size. FreeMail costs nothing and includes 1 GB of storage, one alias, 50 emails per day, and a 60 MB attachment limit. PlusMail costs CHF 3.49 a month under a 12-month contract, with the total charged at the start of the term; it includes 5 GB, 10 aliases, 500 emails per day, and 100 MB attachments. ProMail costs CHF 4.99 a month on a 12-month contract, charged upfront, and provides 20 GB, 20 aliases, 2,500 emails per day, and 100 MB attachments. PowerMail costs CHF 7.99 a month on a 12-month contract, also charged upfront, with unlimited storage, 30 aliases, 5,000 emails per day, and 100 MB attachments. mail.ch is headquartered in Gütersloh, Germany, and was founded in 2009.

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.