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mail.de vs PrivMail
Both stand on secure 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 WebiPhoneAndroid
mail.de offers free and paid plans with differing storage, alias, and sending limits. Compare those limits and the paid plans' upfront term billing before choosing.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
PrivMail combines encrypted email with file storage and productivity tools across several platforms. Check the plan restrictions carefully, especially the TorGuard requirement for free access and the differing paid plan terms.
Visit PrivMailThe facts
| mail.de | PrivMail | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, iPhone, Android | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | PureMail: €0.99 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 6 | 8 |
| Maker | mail.de | Not published |
| Website | mail.de | priv-mail.com |
| On secure email providers | #8 of 28 | #12 of 28 |
mail.de: what it does well
- FreeMail Zero and FreeMail are free
- Supports IMAP/SMTP
- End-to-end encryption is listed
- Web, iOS, and Android access
What to know first
- Paid plans use 12-month contracts
- Paid plan totals are due at the beginning of the term
PrivMail: what it does well
- Supports end-to-end OpenPGP email encryption
- Keys reside on the user's device, according to the service
- SecureShare encrypts files locally before upload
- Offers desktop folder sync
- Available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows
What to know first
- Free plan requires a TorGuard subscription
- Free plan is webmail-only
- Free plan limits email and file storage to 100mb each per month
- Free plan excludes mobile and desktop apps
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