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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Apple Mail

The Apple Mail listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 8 of the 51 other email apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Apple Mail has a free plan. Paid plans start at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB). 6 of them are free or have a free plan.

8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Apple Mail

  1. BlueMail

    Cross-platform email client with a unified inbox and built-in AI

    • BlueMail starts at $35.99 per year (Plus, shown as $3 per month billed annually). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Only BlueMail lists Android, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Apple Mail lists a web app.
    • BlueMail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    BlueMail pricing and details

  2. Canary Mail

    AI email client with PGP encryption for Mac, iOS, Windows, Android

    • Canary Mail starts at $36 per year (Growth), shown as $3 per month billed yearly. Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Only Canary Mail lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Apple Mail lists a web app.
    • Canary Mail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Canary Mail pricing and details

  3. Proton Mail

    End-to-end encrypted email service based in Switzerland

    • Proton Mail starts at $3.99 per month, billed every 12 months ($47.88); $4.99 billed monthly. Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Only Proton Mail lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Proton Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Proton Mail also covers calendar.
    Proton Mail pricing and details

  4. Tuta Mail

    End-to-end encrypted email and calendar from Germany

    • Tuta Mail starts at €3 per month, paid yearly (lowest paid personal plan). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Only Tuta Mail lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Tuta Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Tuta Mail also covers calendar.
    Tuta Mail pricing and details

  5. mailbox

    Paid, ad-free email with cloud storage and office tools from Germany

    • mailbox starts at €1 per month, annual payment only (€12 a year, Light). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Apple Mail has a free plan. mailbox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Apple Mail lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • mailbox is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    mailbox pricing and details

  6. Posteo

    Ad-free, green-powered email from Berlin for €1 a month

    • Posteo starts at €1 per month, prepaid (minimum top-up €12). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Apple Mail has a free plan. Posteo does not.
    • Only Apple Mail lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Posteo is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Posteo pricing and details

  7. Mailfence

    Private email from Belgium with built-in OpenPGP encryption

    • Mailfence starts at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Only Mailfence lists an Android app.
    • Only Apple Mail lists a macOS app.
    • Mailfence is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Mailfence pricing and details

  8. FairEmail

    Open source, privacy-oriented email client for Android

    • FairEmail starts at $7.49 one-time (pro features, US Google Play in-app purchase). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Only FairEmail lists an Android app.
    • Only Apple Mail lists a web app.
    • Only Apple Mail lists iOS and macOS apps.
    FairEmail pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Apple Mail?

Yes. BlueMail, Canary Mail, Proton Mail, Tuta Mail, mailbox, Posteo, Mailfence and FairEmail are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Apple Mail end-to-end encrypted?

The Apple Mail listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these email apps are free?

BlueMail, Canary Mail, Proton Mail, Tuta Mail, Mailfence and FairEmail are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Apple Mail: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.