PreVeil vs Shutbox
PreVeil
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| Figure | PreVeil | Shutbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25/mo | $1.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Spec score · Private Email Services | 9.1 (#5) | 7.8 (#19) |
| Data location | Data subject to DFARS, CMMC, or ITAR is stored in AWS GovCloud in the U.S.; other data is stored in AWS Commercial Cloud. | The privacy policy says mail and account data are stored in Nuremberg, Germany, with encrypted database backups in Germany. |
| Product | PreVeil provides end-to-end encrypted email and file sharing for defense and regulated industries. | Shutbox is a private email service that is currently in beta. |
| Support | The Business plan includes priority support and a dedicated customer success team. | Dedicated support is included with the Business plan; the security policy says Shutbox is run by one person and does not currently pay vulnerability bounties. |
Plans
PreVeil
- BasicFree
- Individual$25 a month
- Business$30 a month
- PreVeil Pass$450 a month
- Gov CommunityPriced on request
In their own words
PreVeil
PreVeil provides end-to-end encrypted email and file sharing for defense and regulated industries. PreVeil Drive stores and shares encrypted files, with controls for viewing, editing, and commenting. Email works with Outlook, Gmail, Apple Mail, browsers, and mobile devices; Drive integrates with Windows File Explorer and Mac Finder, and is also available in a browser and iOS and Android apps. PreVeil says data is encrypted on users’ devices and only recipients can decrypt it. It replaces passwords with cryptographic keys and uses Approval Groups to distribute administrative trust among multiple approvers. The company says its platform is designed to support CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, ITAR, DFARS, HIPAA, the FTC Safeguards Rule, and CJIS requirements. Data subject to DFARS, CMMC, or ITAR is stored in AWS GovCloud in the U.S.; other data is stored in AWS Commercial Cloud. A free Basic plan includes 5 GB of encrypted storage. Paid plans include Individual at $25 a month, requiring annual payments, and Business at $30 a month per user, with monthly billing available.