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Proton Mail vs StartMail

Proton Mail

proton.me

StartMail

startmail.com

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FigureProton MailStartMail
Price fromFree$4.99/mo
Free planYes—
Free trial——
Open source——
WebYesYes
WindowsYesYes
macOSYesYes
LinuxYes—
iOSYesYes
AndroidYesYes
Plans published42
Spec score · Email providers9.0 (#8)7.5 (#23)
Spec score · Business Email Hosting8.4 (#11)7.1 (#29)
Spec score · Private Email Services8.5 (#11)7.1 (#28)
Spec score · Secure Email Providers8.4 (#14)7.0 (#27)
Custom domainYesYes
End-to-end encryptionYesYes
Founded20142013
Free planYesNo
HeadquartersGeneva, SwitzerlandThe Hague, Netherlands
Mailbox storage1520
Mail protocol supportbridgeimap_smtp

Plans

Proton Mail

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

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StartMail

  • Personal$4.99 a month
  • Business$6.99 a month

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In their own words

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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StartMail

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