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Aster Mail vs Neir
Both stand on email providers. 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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Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Neir offers several ways to access email, with encryption for webmail copies but not ordinary end-to-end email. Check the Free plan’s external-sending limit and the stated plaintext mail handling before choosing it.
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| Aster Mail | Neir | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Star: $2.42 a month | Pro 12-month prepay: $51 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | Aster Mail | Neir |
| Website | astermail.org | neir.io |
| On email providers | #1 of 28 | #3 of 28 |
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
Neir: what it does well
- Works across desktop, mobile and web platforms.
- Supports IMAP, POP3 and SMTP clients.
- Signup does not require legal name, phone or ID.
- Desktop app offers notifications and automatic locking.
- Free plan includes 10 random aliases.
What to know first
- Ordinary email is not end-to-end encrypted by Neir.
- Free accounts cannot send outside Neir.
- Free mailbox storage is 10 MB.
- Pro costs $4.99 a month.
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