Proton Mail
protonmail.comSecure email that protects your privacy
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About
Proton Mail is an encrypted email service based in Switzerland, trusted by over 100 million users. It uses end-to-end encryption and zero-access encryption so that only the user can read their emails, with no scanning or profiling by the provider. It offers free and paid plans, is open source, and is protected by Swiss privacy law.
Problem
Mainstream email providers scan email content and exploit user data for advertising and profiling.
For
Privacy-conscious individuals, journalists, activists, and organizations seeking secure email
How it works
Proton Mail applies end-to-end encryption and zero-access encryption so only the recipient can read messages, with servers based in Switzerland under strict privacy law.
Business model
freemium
Status
launched
Company
Proton