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StartMail alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The StartMail listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 56 of the 125 other email apps in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.

StartMail is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88). 38 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to StartMail

  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. StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • Proton Mail has a free plan. StartMail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Proton Mail lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Proton Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  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). StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • Tuta Mail has a free plan. StartMail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tuta Mail lists Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Tuta Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  3. Mailfence

    Private email from Belgium with built-in OpenPGP encryption

    • Mailfence starts at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base). StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • Mailfence has a free plan. StartMail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mailfence lists an iOS app.
    • Mailfence is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  4. 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. StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • Only Fastmail lists Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Fastmail also covers calendar.
    • StartMail also covers inbox filtering.
  5. AtomicMail

    Encrypted email with a free plan and custom-domain business plans

    • AtomicMail starts at $3 per user / month (Business Starter, billing basis not stated). StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • AtomicMail has a free plan. StartMail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AtomicMail lists Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • AtomicMail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  6. CTemplar

    Encrypted, anonymous email hosted in Iceland

    • CTemplar starts at $8 per month. StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • CTemplar has a free plan. StartMail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CTemplar lists an iOS app.
    • CTemplar is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  7. FlowCrypt

    OpenPGP encryption for Gmail, as an extension and mobile apps

    • FlowCrypt has a free plan. StartMail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FlowCrypt lists an iOS app.
    • Only FlowCrypt lists a browser extension.
    • Only StartMail lists a web app.
  8. Hushmail

    Encrypted email and e-signable forms for healthcare practices

    • Hushmail starts at $11.99 per account / month. StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • Only Hushmail lists an iOS app.
    • Only StartMail lists an Android app.
    • Hushmail also covers templates and forms.
  9. Gmail

    Google's email service, free for personal use with 15 GB of storage

    • Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • Gmail has a free plan. StartMail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Gmail lists an iOS app.
  10. Microsoft Outlook

    Microsoft's email and calendar app for desktop, mobile and web

    • Microsoft Outlook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Basic). StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • Microsoft Outlook has a free plan. StartMail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft Outlook lists Windows, macOS and iOS apps.
    • Microsoft Outlook also covers tasks and calendar.
  11. Apple Mail

    Free built-in email app for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB). StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • Apple Mail has a free plan. StartMail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Apple Mail lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Only StartMail lists an Android app.
  12. Yahoo Mail

    Free email service with 20 GB of storage and AI inbox tools

    • Yahoo Mail starts at $5 per month (Yahoo Mail Plus). StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • Yahoo Mail has a free plan. StartMail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Yahoo Mail lists an iOS app.
    • Yahoo Mail also covers tasks.

Common questions

Which StartMail alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

Proton Mail, Tuta Mail, Mailfence, Fastmail, AtomicMail, CTemplar, FlowCrypt, Hushmail and 48 more list an iPhone and iPad app.

Does StartMail have an iPhone and iPad app?

The StartMail listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Web and Android.

Which of these email apps are free?

Proton Mail, Tuta Mail, Mailfence, AtomicMail, CTemplar, FlowCrypt, Gmail, Microsoft Outlook and 30 more 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 Nov 13, 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 StartMail: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.