Alternatives · Email
Hushmail alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Hushmail alternative for most people is Proton Mail (3.0 GPA), third in our ranking of email apps. It's also the best free one.
Hushmail compared with 6 alternatives: Proton Mail, Tuta Mail, Mailfence, StartMail, Fastmail and 1 more.
Hushmail is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $11.99 per account / month. 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HushmailThis tool | Free trial · from $11.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Proton Mail | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Tuta Mail | Free plan · from €3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Mailfence | Free plan · from €2.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| StartMail | Free trial · from $4.99/mo | Trial only | Web, Android |
| Fastmail | Free trial · from $3/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| FlowCrypt | Free plan | Yes | iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Hushmail starts at $11.99 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 4 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Proton Mail, Tuta Mail, Mailfence and Fastmail.
StartMail starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
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
How each one differs from Hushmail
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 has a free plan, which Hushmail lacks.
- Proton Mail also lists macOS, 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.
Suits: People who want an email provider that cannot read their messages
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 has a free plan, which Hushmail lacks.
- Tuta Mail also lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps.
- Tuta Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Tuta Mail also covers calendar.
Suits: People who want mail, calendar and contacts encrypted by default
Mailfence
Private email from Belgium with built-in OpenPGP encryption
- Mailfence starts at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base).
- Mailfence has a free plan, which Hushmail lacks.
- Mailfence also lists an Android app.
- Mailfence is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Mailfence also covers calendar and documents.
Suits: People who want OpenPGP encryption without installing a plug-in
StartMail
Paid private email from the Netherlands with unlimited aliases
- StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
- StartMail also lists an Android app.
- StartMail lists no iOS app, which Hushmail has.
- StartMail also covers inbox filtering.
- StartMail does not cover templates and forms, which Hushmail does.
Suits: People who want a paid, ad-free mailbox hosted in the Netherlands
Fastmail
Paid, ad-free email with calendar, contacts and custom domains
- Fastmail starts at $3 per user / month, billed yearly (Basic); Individual is $5, billed yearly.
- Fastmail also lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps.
- Fastmail also covers calendar.
- Fastmail does not cover templates and forms, which Hushmail does.
Suits: People leaving free, ad-funded email for a paid private service
FlowCrypt
OpenPGP encryption for Gmail, as an extension and mobile apps
- FlowCrypt has a free plan, which Hushmail lacks.
- FlowCrypt also lists an Android app and a browser extension.
- FlowCrypt lists no web app, which Hushmail has.
- FlowCrypt is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- FlowCrypt does not cover templates and forms, which Hushmail does.
Suits: Gmail users who need PGP encryption without leaving the browser
Limits worth knowing in Hushmail
- The plans shown are the Healthcare ones; Small Business, Law and Personal plans have their own prices on the same page.
- The page offers monthly, yearly (1 month free) and 2-year (3 months free) terms; the figures read above were the default view.
- Forms are not in Healthcare Basic, and Essentials includes only 3.
- Done-for-you form building costs $25 per form.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Hushmail?
The alternatives to Hushmail in this directory are Proton Mail, Tuta Mail, Mailfence, StartMail, Fastmail and FlowCrypt. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Hushmail.
Is there a free alternative to Hushmail?
Yes. Proton Mail, Tuta Mail, Mailfence and FlowCrypt have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Hushmail alternatives work on Windows?
The Hushmail listing does not include a Windows app. Proton Mail, Tuta Mail and Fastmail list one.
Which Hushmail alternatives work on macOS?
The Hushmail listing does not include a macOS app. Proton Mail, Tuta Mail and Fastmail list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Hushmail?
Proton Mail and Tuta Mail are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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