Proton Mail
Ranked in Personal Email Services ·Free plan
About
Proton Mail is an encrypted email service for web, desktop, and mobile, with apps listed for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. It uses end-to-end and zero-access encryption; the maker also describes its apps as open source and independently audited. The free tier includes basic functionality and is described as having the same security level as paid plans. Its listed allowance is 1 GB of storage and one email address, while the FAQ says storage starts at 500 MB. Tracker blocking, phishing and spam protection, password-protected messages, and link confirmation are among its security features. Users can schedule, undo, or snooze messages and organize them 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 addresses, one custom email domain, and 10 hide-my-email aliases. Paid plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee, and the desktop app has a 14-day free trial. Paid plans display monthly billing; the listed paid-from price is 3.99 /user/mo.
Who it is for
Proton Mail suits people or teams who want encrypted email across web, desktop, and mobile, with optional custom domains and external-client support. Its free plan is a starting point for basic use, with one address and listed storage of 1 GB (the FAQ says it starts at 500 MB).
What is good
- End-to-end and zero-access encryption.
- Open-source apps with independent audits.
- Imports email, calendars, and contacts through Easy Switch.
- Paid plans support IMAP and SMTP through Bridge.
What to know first
- Free plan lists one email address.
- Free storage is listed as 1 GB; FAQ says it starts at 500 MB.
- Desktop app trial lasts 14 days.
Verdict
Proton Mail pairs encrypted email with tools for organizing and managing messages, plus import and external-client options. Review the free-tier storage details and paid-plan allowances against your mailbox needs.
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Facts
- End-to-end encryption
- Yesproton.me · 15 Sept 2026
- Custom domain
- Yesproton.me · 15 Sept 2026
- Email aliases
- 10proton.me · 15 Sept 2026
- Encrypted calendar
- Yesproton.me · 15 Sept 2026
- Mail protocol support
- bridgeproton.me · 15 Sept 2026
- Pricing and billing
- Paid plans display monthly billing, while paid subscriptions support the free plan.proton.me · 27 Sept 2026
- Free tier
- Proton Mail offers a free plan with basic functionality and the same security level as paid plans.proton.me · 27 Sept 2026
- Free plan limits
- The free plan lists 1 GB storage and 1 email address; storage starts at 500 MB in the FAQ.proton.me · 27 Sept 2026
- Trial and refund
- Paid plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee; the desktop app has a 14-day free trial.proton.me · 27 Sept 2026
- Security and encryption
- The service uses end-to-end and zero-access encryption, with open-source apps and independent audits.proton.me · 27 Sept 2026
- Business and teams
- Proton secures more than 100,000 businesses and offers business email and custom domains.proton.me · 27 Sept 2026
- Family sharing
- The Proton Family plan supports up to five additional members and 3 TB of total storage.proton.me · 27 Sept 2026
- Import integrations
- Easy Switch imports email, calendars, and contacts from Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, Apple, and other providers.proton.me · 27 Sept 2026
- Email client support
- Paid plans support external email clients through IMAP and SMTP using Proton Mail Bridge.proton.me · 27 Sept 2026
- Support levels
- Mail Plus includes priority customer support, while Proton Unlimited includes dedicated customer support.proton.me · 27 Sept 2026
- Company identity
- Proton AG is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and reports more than 100 million accounts.proton.me · 27 Sept 2026
- Tracker blocking
- Proton Mail blocks email trackers and helps prevent companies from monitoring email activity.proton.me · 27 Sept 2026
- Security features
- Features include phishing protection, spam protection, password-protected emails, and link confirmation.proton.me · 27 Sept 2026
- Productivity features
- Users can schedule, undo, or snooze emails and organize messages with folders, labels, and categories.proton.me · 27 Sept 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2014proton.me · 23 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Geneva, Switzerlandproton.me · 23 Sept 2026
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Sources
- proton.me/mail/pricing· checked 15 Sept 2026
- proton.me/mail· checked 27 Sept 2026
- proton.me/pricing· checked 21 Sept 2026