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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Help Scout

The Help Scout 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.

Help Scout has a free plan. Paid plans start at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). 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 Help Scout

  1. 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. Help Scout starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Only Canary Mail lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Help Scout lists a web app.
    • Canary Mail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Canary Mail pricing and details

  2. 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). Help Scout starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Only BlueMail lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Help Scout lists a web app.
    • BlueMail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    BlueMail 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. Help Scout starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • 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 and email client.
    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). Help Scout starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • 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 and email client.
    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). Help Scout starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Help Scout has a free plan. mailbox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Help Scout lists iOS and Android 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). Help Scout starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Help Scout has a free plan. Posteo does not.
    • Only Help Scout lists iOS and Android 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). Help Scout starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Mailfence is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Mailfence also covers calendar, email client and documents.
    • Help Scout also covers shared inbox, workflow automation, AI agents and reports.
    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). Help Scout starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Only Help Scout lists a web app.
    • Only Help Scout lists an iOS app.
    • FairEmail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    FairEmail pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Help Scout?

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

Is Help Scout end-to-end encrypted?

The Help Scout 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?

Canary Mail, BlueMail, 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 Help Scout: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.