Gmail Alternatives Filtered by 'End-to-End Encryption'

The best alternative to Gmail is Proton Mail, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Gmail and 17 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Gmail are Tuta Mail, Zoho Mail, Disroot and Posteo.

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Gmail alternatives are mainly WebMail Providers, but if you're looking for Email Clients or Calendar Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Free, Android + Free, Android + Open Source, EU, Android and Linux. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Gmail.

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Gmail alternatives page was last updated Nov 9, 2025

Mailfence
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This secure email platform offers end-to-end encryption, a comprehensive suite with Calendar and Documents. Mailfence is inter-operable with OpenPGP services, features digital signatures, provides keystores, and available as a PWA for mobile independence while ensuring no ads, trackers, or surveillance.
72 Mailfence alternatives
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Belgium
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Proton Mail
1069 likes
Proton Mail provides secure email services with end-to-end encryption, ensuring data protection. Swiss-based and outside US jurisdiction, it offers a free version to champion privacy as a human right. Fully accessible on any device.
99 Proton Mail alternatives
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Open Source (GPL-3.0)
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Switzerland
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Tor
Flathub
Snapcraft
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Is Proton Mail a good alternative to Gmail?

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Proton Mail vs Gmail Comments

Top Positive Comment
John Fastman
Dec 20, 2016
19
Protonmail is free, open-source, encrypted (more private). Lacks: calendar & good contacts feature, but these are in the pipeline. Protonmail cannot by design data-mine your software for it's own profit; Gmail makes it's money by violating your privacy that way.
Shaz Shah
Positive commentMay 21, 2025
1
Proton Mail is my primary email and I have been moving away from GMail. In fact I do pay for it.

Proton Mail has been reliable and their support has been great. The UI is different and pleasant, and they have apps that cater for different platforms (Windows, macOS, Android, etc).
Charlignon
CommentMar 3, 2025
1
Protonmail is pretty great for all reasons listed. BUT it has two major drawbacks that you need to be aware of :

Account may be deleted due to inactivity (1 year - free plan) -SMTP (for apps like K9 mails or Thunderbird) requires additional setup, and is not available on mobile devices These were deal breakers for my use cases

3 of 34 comments
Proton Mail is Freemium and Open SourceGmail is Free and Proprietary
Proton Mail is Privacy focusedGmail is not according to our users
Tuta Mail
550 likes
Offers comprehensive encryption for email, calendar, and contacts with zero personal info required. Built on open source, install via Play Store, F-Droid, or APK, with Tor and VPN support. Both free and paid plans; utilizes quantum-resistant encryption ensuring privacy-focused, anonymous usage.
105 Tuta Mail alternatives
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Germany
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Flathub
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Thunderbird
+1
Is Tuta Mail a good alternative to Gmail?

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Tuta Mail vs Gmail Comments

Top Positive Comment
justinterested
Jan 6, 2019
8
Tutanota is a great email provider with very good encryption (it uses end-to-end encryption like Signal – i.e. they cannot read your emails/gife them to the government, Gmail can!) and they don't sell any data. It is also very easy to use, it has a very nice app, a desktop client and a web client. There is really no reason why you wouldn't want to use it :)
Top Negative Comment
Guest
Jul 14, 2019
25
Does not support POP/IMAP, you will not be able to use it with Thunderbird or another email client.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
alttosgt
Positive commentApr 1, 2025
0
Tuta Mail is NOT self hosted despite claim on AlternativeTo
3 of 13 comments
Tuta Mail is Freemium and Open SourceGmail is Free and Proprietary
Tuta Mail is Privacy focused and LightweightGmail is not according to our users
Zoho Mail
127 likes
Zoho Mail is a secure, encrypted, and enterprise-ready email solution, a suite of apps tailor-made for your organization's needs.
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India
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Windows
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Online
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Apple Watch
HUAWEI AppGallery
Samsung Galaxy Store
+3
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Zoho Mail vs Gmail Comments

rickyipcw
Positive commentMar 9, 2016
3
Zoho Mail provides almost as many features as Gmail while not scanning your emails for ADs services.
Wagn3r
Positive commentAug 24, 2017
2
Zoho delivers everything GMail does + more! If you setup a free business account you have awesome spam control capabilities.

The sending IP address of Zoho Mail (135.84.80.217) is listed on none, none (0 of 130) DNSBL (DNS Blacklist)! While the sending IP addess of Gmail (209.85.128.173) is listed on 8/130 Spam Filter Lists, because Gmail is being misused by a lot of Spamers! This easily results into your Email NOT getting received at your destination!!! I am speaking from experience.

Guest
Positive commentJun 27, 2024
0
Simplified email, with better privacy
Review by a new / low-activity user.
3 of 4 comments
Zoho Mail is Freemium and ProprietaryGmail is Free and Proprietary
Zoho Mail is Privacy focusedGmail is not according to our users
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Disroot
121 likes
Disroot is a platform providing online services based on principles of freedom, privacy, federation and decentralization.
46 Disroot alternatives
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Open Source
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WebMail Provider
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Netherlands
EU
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F-Droid
Is Disroot a good alternative to Gmail?

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Infinity64
Positive commentNov 2, 2022
1
It's open-source, easy to use, compatible with IMAP, and not spying on you. To top it off, it also supports encryption and PGP!
Disroot is Free and Open SourceGmail is Free and Proprietary
Disroot is Privacy focused and DecentralizedGmail is not according to our users
Posteo
88 likes
Web- and IMAP-based email service. 4GB cost 1€/month. Information is hosted on encrypted hard drives. Electricity from renewable resources is used.
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+9
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Posteo vs Gmail Comments

Top Positive Comment
RemovedUser
Apr 6, 2019
1
The most secure and private email on the market. As such, there is not free version. This is a good thing, it means they are not making money with your information.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Top Negative Comment
Guest
Sep 12, 2024
0
Lack of labels - only folders. Poor and broken search function on web client (seems to scramble email details in results?) Unable to send through external addresses. Does not group multiple separate emails from same sender. No multiple star colours
Review by a new / low-activity user.
RemovedUser
Positive commentApr 13, 2018
3
Very comprehensive privacy, affordable price and sustainable practice. Also provide interface for notes, calendars and contacts sync.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
3 of 5 comments
Posteo is Paid and Open SourceGmail is Free and Proprietary
Posteo is Privacy focused and Security-focusedGmail is not according to our users
mailbox
76 likes
E-mail inbox, online office, cloud storage, and video conferencing. Business or personal plans. From 1 € /month (1.10 USD).
82 mailbox alternatives
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Proprietary (AGPL-3.0)
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Germany
EU
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Online
+3
Is mailbox a good alternative to Gmail?

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mailbox vs Gmail Comments

John Fastman
Positive commentDec 20, 2016
2
At the moment, Mailbox.org is probably the best Gmail alternative: 1) You pay for the service with money, not your privacy (no data mining), 2) Excellent integration of encryption, 3) excellent Calendar and Contacts (not on mobile yet), 4) Yubikey 2FA, 5) Data stored in Germany (better privacy laws).
madmonk
Positive commentJan 18, 2019
4
Best Gmail replacement at the moment. You get all the suite functions like the calendar, address book, cloud space, apps for a fair cheap price and the priceless privacy policy and encryption without losing IMAP capabilities as with some even more privacy focused email providers like Protonmail and Tutanota.
Guest
Positive commentNov 23, 2020
1
Privacy oriented, good value for money, multiple e-mail aliases, works well with Thunderbird
Review by a new / low-activity user.
3 of 4 comments
mailbox is Paid and ProprietaryGmail is Free and Proprietary
mailbox is Privacy focused and Security-focusedGmail is not according to our users
Yahoo Mail
121 likes
It's time to get stuff done with the Yahoo Mail app. Get organized with the help of the Mail app.
69 Yahoo Mail alternatives
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United States
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Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
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Kindle Fire
+9
Is Yahoo Mail a good alternative to Gmail?

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Yahoo Mail vs Gmail Comments

sedeti
Negative commentFeb 16, 2021
2
They sell your data for adds
FuckGoogle
Positive commentNov 23, 2022
0
Don't use this shitty mail provider
Yahoo Mail is Freemium and ProprietaryGmail is Free and Proprietary
Mailfence
65 likes
This secure email platform offers end-to-end encryption, a comprehensive suite with Calendar and Documents. Mailfence is inter-operable with OpenPGP services, features digital signatures, provides keystores, and available as a PWA for mobile independence while ensuring no ads, trackers, or surveillance.
72 Mailfence alternatives
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Belgium
EU
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+9
Is Mailfence a good alternative to Gmail?

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Mailfence vs Gmail Comments

AmkiTakk
Positive commentJun 17, 2021
0
Privacy-oriented and based in Belgium, which ensures your data isn't being sold to anyone. No ads. Overall better performance on the web client. Free plan already offers a plethora of useful features, although you can get more if you pick one of the (cheap) paid plans.
erjonalku
Positive commentNov 7, 2017
1
The main advantage is the security. Mailfence uses encrypted email, respects more the privacy of their customers.
Mailfence is Freemium and ProprietaryGmail is Free and Proprietary
Mailfence is Privacy focusedGmail is not according to our users
Mailo
25 likes
The mail service which respects you.
85 Mailo alternatives
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France
EU
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Online
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iPhone
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OpenPGP
+3
Is Mailo a good alternative to Gmail?

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Mailo vs Gmail Comments

daviwalle
Positive commentMay 15, 2020
1
Mailo is a good alternative to Gmail, since apart from email it also includes calendar, contacts, cloud, etc. It also respects your privacy, unlike Google
Guest
Negative commentFeb 16, 2020
-1
Weak strictly web based. Not a good interface and functionality like gmail
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Mailo is Freemium and ProprietaryGmail is Free and Proprietary
Mailo is Privacy focused and LightweightGmail is not according to our users
Forward Email
7 likes
Forward Email is the best email service, encrypted email service, and fastest email service. It supports unlimited domains and aliases for no extra cost. It uses quantum safe ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption and offers SMTP, IMAP, POP3, email webhooks, email regular expressions...
37 Forward Email alternatives
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Freemium
Open Source (MPL-2.0)
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WebMail Provider
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United States
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Self-Hosted
Online
Is Forward Email a good alternative to Gmail?
Thexyz
21 likes
Thexyz build the best tools around for email to make your life simple. Continually updating the product offerings to give customers the very best in email and domain technology.
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Proprietary
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Cloud Storage
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Canada
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Online
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iPhone
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Is Thexyz a good alternative to Gmail?
Atomic Mail
1 like
Atomic Mail is a next-generation secure email service built from the ground up for privacy, encryption, and control.
33 Atomic Mail alternatives
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Email Client
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Estonia
EU
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Online
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Is Atomic Mail a good alternative to Gmail?

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Gmail Alternatives Filtered by 'End-to-End Encryption'

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