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PrivMail vs Runbox
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 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.
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Paid WebiPhoneAndroid
Runbox combines email, file storage, domain options and aliases across four annual-billing plans. Compare each plan’s storage and domain limits against your needs; there is no free plan.
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| PrivMail | Runbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Micro: €1.66 a month |
| Plans published | 8 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Runbox |
| Website | priv-mail.com | runbox.com |
| On secure email providers | #12 of 28 | #25 of 28 |
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
Runbox: what it does well
- Available on web, iOS and Android
- Supports IMAP and SMTP
- End-to-end encryption
- Unlimited aliases on own domain
- 30-day trial
What to know first
- No free plan
- Subscriptions are billed annually
- Micro includes 2 GB email storage
- Micro includes one email domain
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