CounterMail
by CounterMail
What CounterMail is
CounterMail is an email service designed around privacy, with email encryption applied automatically. It says each message is encrypted before leaving the user's computer and supports communication with OpenPGP-compatible email users. Premium subscriptions include 4 GB of encrypted email storage, with extra capacity available for a one-time fee. An IMAP server lets users connect third-party email clients. Listed features include dynamic aliases, notifications, message filters, an autoresponder, a password manager, secure forms and an XMPP chat server. CounterMail lists SSL-MITM protection, diskless web servers, SSL server encryption and authentication, and anonymous email headers. Its privacy policy says it does not log IP addresses and stores email bodies and attachments in encrypted form. Its secure servers and headquarters are in Sweden. Pricing is listed from $3.29/user/mo, and a 10-day trial is available only if the user already knows someone using CounterMail. New registrations are closed.
Who it suits
CounterMail is intended for businesses, private users and organizations seeking an email service with encryption and privacy features. New users cannot register while registrations are closed.
What it does well
- Encrypts email automatically
- Supports communication with OpenPGP-compatible users
- Includes an IMAP server for third-party email clients
- Lists 4 GB of encrypted storage
What to know first
- New registrations are closed
- No free plan
- Trial requires knowing an existing CounterMail user
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Months | 4 GB encrypted storage · Premium features included | $29 a month |
| 12 Months | 4 GB encrypted storage · Premium features included | $49 a month |
| 24 Months | 4 GB encrypted storage · Premium features included | $79 a month |
| Domain option | $15 (one time setup fee) · Use your own domain name | $15, paid once |
| Extra storage: 250 MB | $19 · 250 MB extra storage | $19, paid once |
| Premium account | $29 for 6 Months ($4.83/month) · 4 GB encrypted email storage | $29 a month |
| Extra storage: 500 MB | $35 · 500 MB extra storage | $35, paid once |
| Extra storage: 1000 MB | $59 · 1000 MB extra storage | $59, paid once |
The first 8 of 10 plans, as countermail.com lists them, read 15 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Verdict
CounterMail lists encryption, IMAP access and several privacy-oriented features, but new registrations are closed. Its trial also has an eligibility condition, so prospective users should check availability before planning to switch.
Facts from CounterMail's own pages
- Custom domain
- Yes · countermail.com, 15 Sept 2026
- Data retention
- The privacy policy says payment data is retained for the first 14 days, after which most sensitive information is removed and accounting details are kept. · countermail.com, 5 Oct 2026
- End-to-end encryption
- Yes · countermail.com, 15 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2009 · countermail.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · countermail.com, 15 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Sweden · countermail.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- CounterMail provides an IMAP server for use with third-party email clients. · countermail.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- CounterMail says it provides services to businesses, private users, and organizations. · countermail.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Mailbox storage
- 4 · countermail.com, 15 Sept 2026
- OpenPGP
- The service says each email is encrypted before it leaves the user's computer and supports communication with OpenPGP-compatible email users. · countermail.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Other features
- Listed features include dynamic aliases, email notifications, message filters, an autoresponder, a password manager, secure forms, and an XMPP chat server. · countermail.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The site lists browser access, Android compatibility, and Windows, MacOS X, and Linux support. · countermail.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says CounterMail does not log IP addresses and stores email bodies and attachments in encrypted form. · countermail.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Product
- CounterMail is an online email service designed to provide privacy and security, with email encryption applied automatically. · countermail.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Registration status
- The service and registration pages state that new registrations are closed. · countermail.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Security
- The service lists SSL-MITM protection, diskless web servers, SSL server encryption and authentication, and anonymous email headers. · countermail.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Servers
- CounterMail says its secure servers are located in Sweden. · countermail.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 3.29 · countermail.com, 15 Sept 2026
- Storage
- Premium subscriptions include 4 GB of encrypted email storage, with extra storage available for a one-time fee. · countermail.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- CounterMail offers support through a ticket system and says it provides free support. · support.countermail.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The site says a 10-day free trial is available if the user already knows someone using CounterMail. · countermail.com, 5 Oct 2026
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