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CTemplar alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best CTemplar alternative for most people is Proton Mail (3.0 GPA), third in our ranking of email apps. It's also the best free one.

CTemplar compared with 5 alternatives: Proton Mail, Tuta Mail, Mailfence, StartMail and mailbox.

CTemplar has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per month. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
CTemplarThis toolFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Proton MailFree plan · from $3.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Tuta MailFree plan · from €3/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
MailfenceFree plan · from €2.50/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
StartMailFree trial · from $4.99/moTrial onlyWeb, Android
mailboxFree trial · from €1/moTrial onlyWeb

Price against what you get

CTemplar starts at $8 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Proton Mail, Tuta Mail and Mailfence.

StartMail and mailbox start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessCTemplarProton MailTuta MailMailfenceStartMailmailbox

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of email apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from CTemplar

  1. 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.
    • Proton Mail also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Proton Mail also covers calendar.

    Suits: People who want an email provider that cannot read their messages

    Proton Mail vs CTemplarProton Mail pricing and details

  2. Tuta Mail

    End-to-end encrypted email and calendar from Germany

    • Tuta Mail starts at €3 per month, paid yearly (lowest paid personal plan).
    • Tuta Mail also lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Tuta Mail also covers calendar.

    Suits: People who want mail, calendar and contacts encrypted by default

    Tuta Mail vs CTemplarTuta Mail pricing and details

  3. Mailfence

    Private email from Belgium with built-in OpenPGP encryption

    • Mailfence starts at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base).
    • Mailfence also covers calendar and documents.

    Suits: People who want OpenPGP encryption without installing a plug-in

    Mailfence vs CTemplarMailfence pricing and details

  4. StartMail

    Paid private email from the Netherlands with unlimited aliases

    • StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • StartMail has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike CTemplar.
    • StartMail lists no iOS app, which CTemplar has.
    • StartMail also covers inbox filtering.

    Suits: People who want a paid, ad-free mailbox hosted in the Netherlands

    StartMail vs CTemplarStartMail 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).
    • mailbox has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike CTemplar.
    • mailbox lists no iOS and Android apps, which CTemplar has.
    • mailbox also covers tasks, calendar, documents, video calls and file sync.

    Suits: People who want paid, ad-free email hosted in Germany

    mailbox vs CTemplarmailbox pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in CTemplar

  • The free plan is by invitation, so it is not open sign-up, and it has no aliases and no self-destructing email.
  • Encryption runs in the browser with JavaScript, which the site says is required.
  • Monero payments are handled through support rather than automatically; Bitcoin and card payments are automatic.
  • The vendor lists Linux, macOS and Windows desktop builds as being tested, not released, so only web, App Store and Google Play access is confirmed.
CTemplar pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to CTemplar?

The alternatives to CTemplar in this directory are Proton Mail, Tuta Mail, Mailfence, StartMail and mailbox. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with CTemplar.

Is there a free alternative to CTemplar?

Yes. Proton Mail, Tuta Mail and Mailfence have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which CTemplar alternatives work on Windows?

The CTemplar listing does not include a Windows app. Proton Mail and Tuta Mail list one.

Which CTemplar alternatives work on macOS?

The CTemplar listing does not include a macOS app. Proton Mail and Tuta Mail list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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