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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Gmail

The Gmail 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.

Gmail has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). 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 Gmail

  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. Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Proton Mail lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Proton Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Proton Mail also covers calendar.
    Proton Mail vs GmailProton Mail pricing and details

  2. FairEmail

    Open source, privacy-oriented email client for Android

    • FairEmail starts at $7.49 one-time (pro features, US Google Play in-app purchase). Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Gmail lists a web app.
    • Only Gmail lists an iOS app.
    • FairEmail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    FairEmail vs GmailFairEmail pricing and details

  3. 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). Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only BlueMail lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Gmail lists a web app.
    • BlueMail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    BlueMail 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). Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Tuta Mail lists Windows, macOS and Linux 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. 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. Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Canary Mail lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Gmail lists a web app.
    • Canary Mail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Canary Mail pricing and details

  6. 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). Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Gmail has a free plan. mailbox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Gmail lists iOS and Android apps.
    • mailbox is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    mailbox pricing and details

  7. Posteo

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

    • Posteo starts at €1 per month, prepaid (minimum top-up €12). Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Gmail has a free plan. Posteo does not.
    • Only Gmail lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Posteo is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Posteo pricing and details

  8. Mailfence

    Private email from Belgium with built-in OpenPGP encryption

    • Mailfence starts at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base). Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Mailfence is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Mailfence also covers calendar and documents.
    • Gmail also covers inbox filtering.
    Mailfence pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Gmail?

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

Is Gmail end-to-end encrypted?

The Gmail listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these email apps are free?

Proton Mail, FairEmail, BlueMail, Tuta Mail, Canary Mail and Mailfence 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 Gmail: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.