About Proton Mail
Proton Mail is a Swiss-based, privacy-first email service that protects communications with end-to-end encryption and zero-access encryption. It is part of the Proton ecosystem, offering Calendar, Drive, VPN, Pass, and more under a single Proton Account. Proton emphasizes open-source software, transparency, and privacy by default, with no ads and no data selling.
Key features
- End-to-end encryption and zero-access encryption
- Open-source software, independently audited
- No trackers, ads, or data selling
- One Proton Account for Mail, Calendar, Drive, VPN, and more
- Easy Switch migration from other providers
- Hide-my-email aliases and calendar sharing
- Cross-device access and syncing across apps
Why choose Proton Mail?
- Privacy by default backed by Swiss privacy laws
- Strong encryption that keeps data inaccessible to others (including Proton)
- Open-source transparency with independent security audits
- No ads and no data selling; governed by a nonprofit foundation
- Integrated privacy-focused suite (mail, calendar, drive, VPN, etc.) with easy migration
Pricing
- Free Forever basic plan available
- Paid plans with more storage and features
- Prices shown in CHF, EUR, and USD on the Pricing page
- Subscriptions can be upgraded/downgraded with prorated credits
- Free Proton account available to start using core features