Proton Mail
Encrypted email from Switzerland—generous free tier, paid plans optional.
Quick facts
- Price model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- Free tier; paid from ~$4/month
- Best for
- Encrypted personal email · Reducing ad-tech in inbox · Swiss privacy jurisdiction
- Replaces
- Hey, Superhuman, Google Workspace for personal mail
- Platforms
- WebiOSAndroidMacWindows
- Last verified
- 2026-06-22
Why it's listed
Established provider with transparent security audits—get mail from proton.me, not lookalike domains.
Proton Mail offers end-to-end encrypted email with free storage limits. Paid tiers add custom domains and storage—but the free tier replaces ad-driven Gmail monetization for sensitive household correspondence.
The catch
Free tier caps storage and daily messages; custom domain needs paid.
Good fit for
- Privacy households
- Side-project contact addresses
Not ideal for
- Heavy marketers sending bulk mail
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