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Proton Mail vs Gmail: catalog facts
Proton Mail	Gmail
Freemium Free accounts work in the mobile and web apps; the desktop apps are offered as a free…	Freemium Free account; some AI features need a Google AI Pro or Ultra plan.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web	Android, iOS, Web
End-to-end encrypted email by default Apps for iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux and the web	Strong spam and malware filtering Available on web, Android and iOS
Only works with a Proton account Desktop apps need a paid plan after the trial	Closed service tied to a Google account Some AI features require a paid plan
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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