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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Hiver

The Hiver 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.

Hiver is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($35 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 Hiver

  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. Hiver starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($35 billed monthly).
    • Canary Mail has a free plan. Hiver does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Canary Mail lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Hiver lists a web app.
    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). Hiver starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($35 billed monthly).
    • BlueMail has a free plan. Hiver does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BlueMail lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Hiver lists a web app.
    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. Hiver starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($35 billed monthly).
    • Proton Mail has a free plan. Hiver does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Proton Mail lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Hiver lists a browser extension.
    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). Hiver starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($35 billed monthly).
    • Tuta Mail has a free plan. Hiver does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tuta Mail lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Hiver lists a browser extension.
    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). Hiver starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($35 billed monthly).
    • Only Hiver lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Hiver lists a browser extension.
    • 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). Hiver starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($35 billed monthly).
    • Only Hiver lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Hiver lists a browser extension.
    • 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). Hiver starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($35 billed monthly).
    • Mailfence has a free plan. Hiver does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Hiver lists a browser extension.
    • 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). Hiver starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($35 billed monthly).
    • FairEmail has a free plan. Hiver does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Hiver lists a web app.
    • Only Hiver lists an iOS app.
    FairEmail pricing and details

Common questions

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

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

Is Hiver end-to-end encrypted?

The Hiver 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 Hiver: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.