Mailfence vs Private-Mail
Mailfence
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| Figure | Mailfence | Private-Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.50/mo | $8.95/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 10 | 4 |
| Spec score · Email providers | 9.4 (#3) | 8.0 (#16) |
| Spec score · Private Email Services | 9.2 (#4) | 8.2 (#14) |
| Spec score · Secure Email Providers | 9.2 (#5) | 8.0 (#19) |
| Custom domain | No | Yes |
| Email aliases | 10 | 5 |
| Email encryption | Browser-side OpenPGP encryption lets users exchange encrypted mail with other OpenPGP services. | The service uses end-to-end OpenPGP encryption for email. |
| End-to-end encryption | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Mailbox storage | 5 | 10 |
| Support | Free users receive knowledge-base support, while paid tiers add email support and higher plans add priority email and telephone support. | The site advertises 24/7 support and provides phone, live chat, and ticket support options. |
Plans
Mailfence
- FreeFree
- Base€2.50 a month
- Entry€3.50 a month
- Pro€9.50 a month
- Ultra€29 a month
- FreeFree
- Base$2.50 a month
- Entry$3.85 a month
- Pro$10.45 a month
- Ultra$31.90 a month
Private-Mail
- Standard Plan$8.95 a month
- PrivateMail Pro$15.95 a month
- Business GroupShare$64.95 a month
- Business Pro$64.95 a month
In their own words
Mailfence
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.
Private-Mail
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