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Thelemail vs Yandex Mail
Both stand on personal email services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Thelemail combines device-encrypted mail, EU-hosted storage and custom-domain support with individual, family and team plans. Readers who depend on standard IMAP/SMTP clients should note that those connections and a local bridge are unavailable.
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Visit Yandex Mail The facts
| Thelemail | Yandex Mail | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Personal: €2 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 8 | 2 |
| Maker | Thelemail | Yandex Mail |
| Website | thelemail.com | mail.yandex.com |
| On personal email services | #9 of 115 | #13 of 115 |
Thelemail: what it does well
- Mail between accounts is encrypted on users’ devices.
- Mailbox storage is encrypted with a key the server lacks.
- Custom-domain setup prepares SPF, DKIM and DMARC.
- TOTP and WebAuthn two-factor authentication are included.
- Local export tool writes decrypted mail to MBOX files.
What to know first
- Standard IMAP/SMTP access is not currently available.
- There is no local bridge for other mail clients.
- No independent security audit or formal certification is complete.
Yandex Mail: what it does well
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