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| StartMail | Proton Mail | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | ||
| Subcategory | Encrypted Mailbox | Encrypted Mailbox |
| Grade | B | A |
| Editor's Pick | — | ★ yes |
| Tagline | Dutch privacy-focused email. Paid only, accepts BTC. | Swiss-based encrypted email. Free tier; paid plans accept BTC. |
| Fees | €60/yr · BTC + card · founded by StartPage team | Free tier 1 GB · paid €4–9/mo · BTC for paid · email recovery optional but useful |
| KYC posture | light_kyc | light_kyc |
| Highlight tags | PGP | FREE TIERPGP |
| Feature tags | pgp_supported2fa_supported | open_sourcetor_mirrorauditedpgp_supported2fa_supported |
| Web | https://www.startmail.com | https://proton.me |
| Tor | — | https://protonmailrmez3lotccipshtkleegetolb73fuirgj7r4o4vfu7ozyd.onion |
| Last verified | 2026-05-11 | 2026-05-11 |