ProtonMail focuses on privacy with end-to-end encrypted email hosting based in Switzerland.
| Pricing from | Free / $3.99 per month |
| Best for | Privacy-conscious users |
| Website | proton.me/mail |
Strengths and trade-offs
- Zero-access encryption keeps emails private from everyone
- Based in Switzerland with strict privacy laws
- Limited integration with traditional third-party mail clients
- Storage limits can be restrictive on lower tiers
Appears in
SAAS
Gmail95.02
Outlook92.73
ProtonMail90.3RANKINGfull ranking →SAAS
Google Workspace95.02
Microsoft 36592.73ProtonMail90.3RANKINGfull ranking →
Top 10 Email Clients and Services
1Gmail95.02Outlook92.73ProtonMail90.3RANKINGfull ranking →SAASTop 10 Email Hosting Providers
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Questions about ProtonMail
How much does ProtonMail cost?
Lister lists ProtonMail's pricing as: Free / $3.99 per month.
Is ProtonMail free?
Yes. Its pricing reads: Free / $3.99 per month.
Who is ProtonMail best for?
ProtonMail is best for privacy-conscious users.
Where does ProtonMail rank?
ProtonMail is ranked #3 in Top 10 Email Clients and Services (Lister Score 90.3) and #3 in Top 10 Email Hosting Providers (Lister Score 90.3).
What are the best alternatives to ProtonMail?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Gmail (#1 in Top 10 Email Clients and Services), Outlook (#2 in Top 10 Email Clients and Services) and Apple Mail (#4 in Top 10 Email Clients and Services).
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