Privacy focused Gmail Alternatives

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 100 alternatives to Gmail and many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Gmail are Tuta Mail, Zoho Mail, Fastmail and Disroot.

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  1. Mailfence icon
    Sponsored

    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.

    77 Mailfence alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
  2. Proton Mail icon
     1122 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.

    109 Proton Mail alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Tor
    • OpenAPK
     
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    Proton Mail vs Gmail Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    John Fastman
    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.

    Raposu
    Positive
    0

    Better than Gmail but i prefer tuta because they are more focused in FOSS alternatives, where as proton have some propietary services and didn't care as much of other stuff (as windows usage) But great improvement over gmail, for sure!

    Shaz Shah
    Positive
    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).

    3 of 35 comments
    • Proton Mail is Freemium and Open SourceGmail is Free and Proprietary
    • Proton Mail is Privacy focusedGmail is not according to our users
  3. Tuta Mail icon
     580 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.

    111 Tuta Mail alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Thunderbird
    • OpenAPK
     
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    Tuta Mail vs Gmail Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    justinterested
    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
    24

    Does not support POP/IMAP, you will not be able to use it with Thunderbird or another email client.

    Raposu
    Positive
    0

    Works great and it will be a great substitute for someone looking to fully degoogle (They even use their own push service rather than Playstore's and they always support FOSS stuff as Linux, GrapheneOS and others...) If you just want your own mail and calendar this is perfect, E2EE. without AI and with their own apps :D

    3 of 14 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
  4. Zoho Mail icon
     130 likes

    Zoho Mail is a secure, encrypted, and enterprise-ready email solution, a suite of apps tailor-made for your organization's needs.

    118 Zoho Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
     
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    Zoho Mail vs Gmail Comments
    rickyipcw
    Positive
    3

    Zoho Mail provides almost as many features as Gmail while not scanning your emails for ADs services.

    Wagn3r
    Positive
    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
    0

    Simplified email, with better privacy

    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
  5. Fastmail icon
     79 likes

    Fastmail offers secure email hosting with comprehensive webmail services, including IMAP, POP, and SMTP protocols. It supports file sharing, shared folders, large mailboxes, instant messaging, and is compatible with popular email programs. Excellent for businesses with compliance features.

    83 Fastmail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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    Fastmail vs Gmail Comments
    John Fastman
    Positive
    8

    Fastmail is an Australian email company that is a complete Gmail killer: 1) You pay with money, not your privacy (they don't data-mine or sell your data); 2) Full replacement for email, calendar, contact - including mobile app. 3) 2 factor authentication (Yubikey & others), infinite catch-all email addresses, file storage. Brilliant Gmail replacement.

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    FastMail is the most professional mail service out there, the only problem with FastMail over Gmail is that they do not have good html template support yet, besides that, Gmail does not stand a chance.

    • Fastmail is Paid and ProprietaryGmail is Free and Proprietary
    • Fastmail is Privacy focusedGmail is not according to our users
  6. Disroot icon
     123 likes

    Disroot is a platform providing online services based on principles of freedom, privacy, federation and decentralization.

    48 Disroot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • F-Droid
     
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    Disroot vs Gmail Comments
    Infinity64
    Positive
    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
  7. Posteo icon
     91 likes

    Web- and IMAP-based email service. 4GB cost 1€/month. Information is hosted on encrypted hard drives. Electricity from renewable resources is used.

    84 Posteo alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Online
     
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    Posteo vs Gmail Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    venture2935
    0

    Not as robust as Gmail but good enough if all you need is basic stuff.

    Cheap and focused on renewables

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    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

    RemovedUser
    Positive
    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.

    3 of 6 comments
    • Posteo is Paid and Open SourceGmail is Free and Proprietary
    • Posteo is Privacy focused and Security-focusedGmail is not according to our users
  8. mailbox icon
     77 likes

    E-mail inbox, online office, cloud storage, and video conferencing. Business or personal plans. From 1 € /month (1.10 USD).

    89 mailbox alternatives

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    • Online
     
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    mailbox vs Gmail Comments
    John Fastman
    Positive
    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
    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
    1

    Privacy oriented, good value for money, multiple e-mail aliases, works well with Thunderbird

    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
  9. Privacy-focused Swiss email system provides 20 GB free storage, supports custom domains and unlimited storage, syncs contacts and calendars, is ad-free, and is part of a secure productivity suite used by over a million users across Europe on all devices.

    52 Infomaniak kMail alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
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    Infomaniak kMail vs Gmail Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    You have all the functions you need in workspace, like Gmail. Fully customizable, high security. This product is professional. I use it since 2 year, and I don't want to return to Gmail. Only one point : you need a domain name. But it's more original like a Gmail.com address...

    hb9vaf
    Positive
    0

    I very good alternative for mail, contact & agenda

    ImSebi
    Positive
    0

    Much better than Gmail. And now you don't need a domain anymore, it's free for everyone.

    • Infomaniak kMail is Freemium and Open SourceGmail is Free and Proprietary
    • Infomaniak kMail is Privacy focusedGmail is not according to our users
  10. StartMail icon
     30 likes

    Privacy-focused email service offering easy one-click PGP encryption, 20 GB storage, disposable email addresses, and compatibility with IMAP/SMTP while adhering to Dutch privacy laws to secure data and communications effectively.

    67 StartMail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. Riseup icon
     87 likes

    Riseup is an organization which provides online communication tools for people and groups working on liberatory social change. To create democratic alternatives & practice self-determination by controlling our own secure means of communications.

    36 Riseup alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Tor
     
  12. Mailo icon
     25 likes

    The mail service which respects you.

    92 Mailo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • OpenPGP
     
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    Mailo vs Gmail Comments
    daviwalle
    Positive
    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
    -1

    Weak strictly web based. Not a good interface and functionality like gmail

    • Mailo is Freemium and ProprietaryGmail is Free and Proprietary
    • Mailo is Privacy focused and LightweightGmail is not according to our users
  13. Forward Email icon
     8 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...

    45 Forward Email alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
     
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