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Canary Mail vs Proton Mail: catalog facts
Canary MailProton Mail
Paid

Paid subscription, with a free trial or limited free tier.

Freemium

Free accounts work in the mobile and web apps; the desktop apps are offered as a free…

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
  • Built-in encryption support alongside AI-assisted email triage
  • Available across Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android
  • End-to-end encrypted email by default
  • Apps for iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux and the web
  • Full feature set requires a paid subscription
  • AI features depend on cloud processing rather than being fully local
  • Only works with a Proton account
  • Desktop apps need a paid plan after the trial
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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