ProtonMail is a secure email service founded in 2013 by scientists who met at CERN. Based in Switzerland, it benefits from strong Swiss privacy laws and is outside US and EU jurisdiction.
Key Features
- End-to-end encryption: Messages are encrypted before leaving your device
- Zero-access architecture: ProtonMail cannot read your emails
- Swiss privacy: Protected by Swiss data protection laws
- Open source: Client apps are open source and audited
- No tracking: No ads, no tracking, no profiling
Privacy Highlights
ProtonMail uses PGP encryption and stores all data in encrypted format on servers located in Switzerland. The company has a strong track record of protecting user privacy and has been used by journalists and activists worldwide.
Pricing
- Free: 1 GB storage, 1 email address
- Mail Plus: €3.99/month - 15 GB storage, custom domain
- Proton Unlimited: €9.99/month - 500 GB storage, includes VPN and Drive