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Proton Mail vs Canary Mail: catalog facts
Proton MailCanary Mail
Freemium

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

Paid

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

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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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