Mailvelope vs Virtru Data Security Platform

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.

Virtru Data Security Platform protects sensitive data shared through email, files, SaaS applications, and mission-partner environments. Its controls remain with shared data beyond an organization’s perimeter, allowing users to revoke or expire access after sharing. Attribute-based access control applies policies using attributes tied to data and identities. Virtru says it encrypts data in transit and at rest with AES-256. The platform uses Trusted Data Format and supports Zero Trust Data Format and related metadata variations. Deployment can be on-premises, in a virtual private cloud, as managed SaaS, self-managed, or fully air-gapped. Listed integrations include Outlook, Exchange, Gmail, SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Drive, Windows, Confluence, and Zendesk. Detailed audit telemetry supports compliance work, while listed resources include FedRAMP, SOC 2, PCI DSS, CMMC, FIPS 140-3, and HIPAA. Starter costs $119 a month billed annually for five users; Business costs $219 a month billed annually for five users; Compliance costs $499 a month billed annually for five users.