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Proton Mail vs StartMail: catalog facts
Proton MailStartMail
Freemium

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

Paid

Paid subscription with a 7-day free trial.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web Web
  • End-to-end encrypted email by default
  • Apps for iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux and the web
  • Unlimited disposable aliases
  • Encrypted mail to recipients without encryption via a password
  • Only works with a Proton account
  • Desktop apps need a paid plan after the trial
  • No free tier beyond the trial
  • Hosted service only
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service 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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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