Proton Mail
🇨🇭 Switzerland (non-EU but European), Geneva · Founded 2014
End-to-end encrypted email born at CERN, now the world's largest secure email provider with 100M+ accounts
Key Features
- End-to-end encryption (PGP-based) and zero-access encryption — not even Proton can read your emails; all apps independently audited and open source
- Free tier includes 1 GB storage and 1 email address; paid plans from $3.99/month (Mail Plus) up to $29.99/month (Proton Unlimited with 3 TB storage across Mail, Drive, Calendar)
- Integrated privacy ecosystem: Proton Drive (cloud storage), Proton VPN, Proton Calendar, and Proton Pass (password manager) all under one subscription
- Self-destructing emails with expiration timers, email address aliases, and built-in phishing protection; supports custom domains on paid plans
Replaces
GmailMicrosoft OutlookYahoo Mail
At a Glance
Headquarters🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland (non-EU but European)
Founded2014
Open SourceYes
Free TierYes
GDPR CompliantYes
CategoryEmail Providers
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