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Mail.ru vs Proton Mail: catalog facts
Mail.ru	Proton Mail
Free Free email accounts.	Freemium Free accounts work in the mobile and web apps; the desktop apps are offered as a free…
Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
Free mailbox with webmail access Mobile apps for the same account	End-to-end encrypted email by default Apps for iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux and the web
Aimed mainly at Russian-speaking users Little public information was available in the research	Only works with a Proton account Desktop apps need a paid plan after the trial
Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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