Proton Mail vs. StartMail Comparison


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About Proton Mail is the simplest way to protect your communications with built-in end-to-end encryption. Prevent data breaches, stay compliant with regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, and earn client trust. Protected by Swiss privacy laws and trusted by over 50,000 businesses, Proton Mail keeps your business data confidential and under your control. With Proton Mail and Calendar, your team can securely manage their inbox and schedule, while your organization maintains a professional presence with support for custom email domains and personalized branding. And with the Easy Switch tool, migrating from Google or Microsoft is seamless, no IT expertise required.		About StartMail is a secure, private email provider designed to protect your privacy. With StartMail, you can create disposable email addresses anytime, keeping your real inbox safe from spam. We believe privacy is a fundamental human right, and we’ve made it simple for you to protect yours. Even when your recipient doesn’t use encryption, you can still send password-protected messages with just one click. Our service complies with Dutch privacy laws—some of the strictest in the world—and adheres to European privacy standards. For professionals, StartMail also provides the option to secure your own domain with custom email addresses. No software downloads or installations are required; our easy setup gets you up and running in minutes.
Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported		Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Anyone who needs a secure email address with built-in end-to-end encryption		Audience Companies searching for a private email service
Support Phone Support Not Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported		Support Phone Support Not Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Not Supported		API Offers API Not Supported
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Pricing $6.99/user/month Mail Business plans include an up to 13% offer: Mail Essentials at $6.99/month/user billed annually. Workspace Standard at $12.99/month/user billed annually. Workspace Premium at $19.99/month/user billed annually. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported		Pricing $35.93 per year Personal plan - starts at $35.93. for the first year, renews at $59.88. 25% discount on additional accounts. Business plan - starts at $50.33 for the first year, renews at $83.88. 25% discount on additional accounts. All plans come with a FREE 7-day trial. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.6 / 5 ease 4.5 / 5 features 4.5 / 5 design 4.7 / 5 support 4.5 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.0 / 5 ease 4.0 / 5 features 3.0 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 3.0 / 5 Read all reviews
Pros from Real Users Pros All tools in one place — Mail, Drive, VPN, Calendar — make work simple and efficient. Seamless sync across devices keeps everything smooth and effortless, with flexible plans for any need. Trustworthy service from Switzerland. So its Europe. proton meets all legal requirements, so it is perfect for business. Availability is very good. I like the fact that it was constructed around account safety and it has a fresh interface. It has a lot of features and it is quite affordable for regular users. - Easy to use, - Open source, - Possible to use with a custom domain (requires a premium subscription), - Privacy orientated (something truly rare these days!) The web client is great for all my needs, and ProtonMail is a privacy-respecting e-mail provider, based on Switzerland. The # draw is that this is a secure, privacy-focused email alternative. It also has a very sleek interface. Can encrypt if you want, or not. All settings are available and it is easy to set up everything. Have a free version that I am currently using and it is not restricted in any way. Allows for two-factor authorization. ProtonMail offers encrypted emails, so it's a good option for those looking for a more private, secure email service compared to the bigger ones out there like Gmail and Outlook. It's got fairly priced options, and the free version isn't too bad either. I love that my emails are end to end encrypted. I found out that Gmail reads my emails and I quickly signed up for the free version. Open source Easy to use Good security and privacy Multi level security and encryption Free tier Mobile version alongside web version		Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros Easy to create and delete an alias email address to register software or who ever you don't want pestering you. Cons Expensive. No "All Mail" folder. No auto response if you're on holiday.
Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Not Supported		Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Not Supported
Company Information Proton AG Founded: 2014 Switzerland proton.me/business/mail		Company Information StartMail Founded: 2012 Netherlands www.startmail.com
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Categories Calendar Supported Email Clients Supported Email Encryption Supported Email Hosting Supported Email Management Supported Encryption Supported		Categories Email Encryption Supported Email Hosting Supported
Show More Features Calendar Features Calendar Sync Supported Collaboration Tools Supported Multi-Device Support Supported Reminders Supported Room Booking Not Supported Scheduling Supported Task Manaagement Supported Email Management Features Data Recovery Supported Email Archiving Supported Email Deletion Not Supported Email Discovery Not Supported Email Monitoring Not Supported Email Recall Not Supported Queue Manager Not Supported Response Management Supported Routing Not Supported Shared Inboxes Not Supported Signature Management Supported Spam Blocker Supported Whitelisting / Blacklisting Not Supported Encryption Features Central Policy Enforcement Not Supported Drag & Drop UI Supported Email Encryption Supported Encryption Key Management Supported Endpoint Encryption Supported File Compression Not Supported File Encryption Supported Full Disk Encryption Not Supported Public Key Cryptography Supported Tokenization / Data Masking Not Supported
Integrations All-in-One Messenger Supported Authy Supported Canary Mail Supported ClearMyInbox Supported Franz Supported Mail Backup X Supported Microsoft Outlook Supported Postbox Supported Proton Calendar Supported Proton Drive Supported Proton Meet Supported Proton Pass Supported ProxiedMail Supported Rambox Supported ReciteMail Supported SSuite NetSurfer Supported Sales Robots Supported Shift Supported Shopify Supported WebCatalog Desktop Supported Show More Integrations View All 21 Integrations		Integrations All-in-One Messenger Not Supported Authy Not Supported Canary Mail Not Supported ClearMyInbox Not Supported Franz Not Supported Mail Backup X Not Supported Microsoft Outlook Not Supported Postbox Not Supported Proton Calendar Not Supported Proton Drive Not Supported Proton Meet Not Supported Proton Pass Not Supported ProxiedMail Not Supported Rambox Not Supported ReciteMail Not Supported SSuite NetSurfer Not Supported Sales Robots Not Supported Shift Not Supported Shopify Not Supported WebCatalog Desktop Not Supported Show More Integrations
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