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Aster Mail vs Cock.li
Both stand on private email services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Aster Mail pairs a free encrypted-email tier with desktop apps, Bridge, and mailbox migration and export options. Check the free-plan limits and annual billing terms before choosing a paid tier.
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Consider Cock.li if you want free hosted email with webmail, IMAP, and POP access. Look elsewhere if end-to-end encryption or zero-access storage is required.
Visit Cock.liThe facts
| Aster Mail | Cock.li | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Star: $2.42 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Aster Mail | Cock.li |
| Website | astermail.org | cock.li |
| On private email services | #1 of 29 | #4 of 29 |
Aster Mail: what it does well
- Free plan includes 10 GB encrypted storage
- Free plan includes one custom domain and five aliases
- Mail between Aster accounts is end-to-end encrypted
- MBOX mailbox export is free on every plan
- Native desktop apps are available for Windows, Mac, and Linux
What to know first
- iOS app is in beta on TestFlight
- Free plan limits attachments to 25 MB per message
- Free plan includes only two mail rules
- Paid plans start at $2.42 a month, billed annually
Cock.li: what it does well
- Free plan costs nothing.
- Includes public email hosting.
- Webmail access is included.
- Supports IMAP and POP access.
- Available on the web.
What to know first
- It does not provide end-to-end encryption.
- It does not provide zero-access storage.
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