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Private-Mail vs Proton Mail

Private-Mail

privatemail.com

Proton Mail

proton.me

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FigurePrivate-MailProton Mail
Price from$8.95/moFree
Free plan—Yes
Free trial——
Open source——
WebYesYes
WindowsYesYes
macOSYesYes
LinuxYesYes
iOSYesYes
AndroidYesYes
Plans published44
Spec score · Private Email Services8.2 (#14)8.5 (#11)
Spec score · Email providers8.0 (#16)9.0 (#8)
Spec score · Secure Email Providers8.0 (#19)8.4 (#14)
Custom domainYesYes
Email aliases510
End-to-end encryptionYesYes
Free planYesYes
Mailbox storage1015
Productivity featuresThe service lists calendar, tasks, notes, bulk import, search, and email aliases among its features.Users can schedule, undo, or snooze emails and organize messages with folders, labels, and categories.

Plans

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

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Proton Mail

  • FreeFree
  • Proton FreeFree
  • Mail PlusPrice not published
  • Proton UnlimitedPrice not published

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Private-Mail

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Proton Mail

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.

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