End-to-end encryption
The vendor can’t read the emails.
AI tools · Email and calendar
Proton Mail pricing, use cases, and first steps
Proton Mail is end-to-end encrypted email. Emails are protected so the vendor can’t read them. It offers aliases to hide your address, a custom domain, and desktop and mobile apps. It’s part of the Proton suite (calendar, storage, VPN, passwords).
Proton Mail has a free plan. The recommended plan to start with: Mail Plus, $3.99 per month, billed yearly. Prices checked on October 21, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
Proton MailEnd-to-end encrypted email, made in Switzerland- Vendor
- Proton AG (Switzerland)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Recommended plan
- Mail Plus, $3.99 per month, billed yearly
- Page checked on
- October 21, 2026
What Proton Mail does
Who it’s for: privacy-conscious individuals and small teams.
Aliases
Hide your real address.
Custom domain
Use your own domain name.
Also
- Storage
Proton Mail pricing
Plans for individuals; business plans exist on proton.me/business.
| Plan | Price | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Mail Plus Recommended to start | $3.99 per month, billed yearly | One person |
| Proton Unlimited | $9.99 per month, billed yearly | The whole Proton suite |
What the free plan includes
Proton Free: up to 1 GB of storage.
Nova’s advice
Mail Plus is enough for a work address with a domain.
A first try, in 45 minutes
Your data. End-to-end encryption; the Swiss-based vendor states it can’t decrypt stored emails.
What it does less well
- Fewer integrations than Gmail or Outlook.
- Search in encrypted emails is more limited.
Move your work address to ProtonProton Mail- Choose Mail Plus.
- Add your domain.
- Import history.
- Tell your contacts.
Alternatives to Proton Mail
Frequently asked questions about Proton Mail
How much does Proton Mail cost?
Mail Plus: $3.99 per month, billed yearly; Proton Unlimited: $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Prices checked on October 21, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
Can you use Proton Mail for free?
Yes. Proton Free: up to 1 GB of storage.
What happens to my data with Proton Mail?
End-to-end encryption; the Swiss-based vendor states it can’t decrypt stored emails.
What are the alternatives to Proton Mail?
Tuta: German encrypted email. Fastmail: Fast, ad-free email.
Official pages consulted
Page checked on October 21, 2026. Brands are named to identify the tools. No affiliation.