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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated September 29th, 2026 # Reviews of Proton Mail Ease of use 4.4 Customer Service 4.0 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews NE Nicole E OwnerConsumer Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It’s rare to find a company that combines great privacy features with such responsive support.“ October 27, 2025 GS Gareth S Area Inclusion WorkerEducation Management, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “At a stretch I would say that running Outlook accounts through it is a little cumbersome but that’s more of a Microsoft issue.“ March 11, 2026 KT Karina T Customer Support SpecialistBiotechnology, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “The application is easy for use and I can write and emails which are protected and will not be shared“ March 8, 2026 DI Dan I CTOInformation Technology and Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The custom domains are useless because they do not offer SMTP/IMAP servers and protonmail-bridge does not work on any sort of virtualized webserver setup -> understandable because of the E2E encryption.“ January 8, 2024 NE Nicole E OwnerConsumer Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The file storage has been especially impressive: fast, organized, and reliable.“ October 27, 2025 DI Dan I CTOInformation Technology and Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Even my SimpleLogin aliases are going to be disabled because - get this - since Protonmail bought SimpleLogin and bundled it with their product, aliases are disabled when you downgrade (instead of just restricting your ability to create more like SimpleLogin used to to).“ January 8, 2024 PB Pat B AdvisorInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “ProtonMail is easy to create accounts and provides free storage drive for keeping data and files.“ February 6, 2025 DI Dan I CTOInformation Technology and Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “They force you to purchase their Drive, Calendar, VPN and Password Manager which means even the cheapest plan is very expensive compared to competitors.“ January 8, 2024 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 123 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Vlad P. CEO Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "10 of 10 email I have tested!" February 11, 2023 5.0 Since they started the beta testing a few years back, it's been fantastic for me. I've been able to do email migrations with both the premium and free versions that I've used. It is, in my opinion, the best email choice, even for businesses.10 out of 10. Pros Pro, with this encrypted email service, user privacy is prioritized. Not all providers offer this crucial service; instead, the majority mine your data and sell it to outside parties. Good luck in finding other one! Cons Cons: Starting to handle it can be a little confusing at first. Reason for choosing Proton Mail Moving from GMAIL since, Google makes money by mining the user data it collects. I was weary of paying for a service with my privacy and a subscription. Switched from [Gmail](https://www.capterra.com/p/202338/Gmail/) Since proton provides encrypted email service and vpn. Review Source GS Gareth S. Area Inclusion Worker Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The epitome of encrypted email that exudes elegant efficiency." March 11, 2026 5.0 Encrypted, elegant, effective email and all in a trusted ecosystem. It is brilliant value for money and gets out of your way; no ads, no add on’s, no hassle. Pros The concise, clarity of the layout, it’s unfussy nature yet powerful encryption, filtering and privacy features are all glorious. The fact that it is independent of the US based tech beasts, means that you can use it safe in the knowledge that you are not being tracked. The snooze function is great, the folders simple to create and the spam folder is intelligent, effective and means you don’t have to go trawling for that email you missed. The ability to generate a mask email address is fabulous and the integration with the brilliant suite of other Proton products is seamless. Cons That’s genuinely difficult to answer. At a stretch I would say that running Outlook accounts through it is a little cumbersome but that’s more of a Microsoft issue. Switched from [iCloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/204717/iCloud/) Privacy, clarity, ethos and frustration with the walled in Apple ecosystem. Review Source DM Davis M. Head of Finance Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great free email option!" August 21, 2026 5.0 I've been using Proton Mail for about 2 years now for personal email. One of the things I like most is that I can use it without needing a phone number tied to the account, which most other free email providers make you do. Storage on the free plan has been generous too, and no ads which is a nice change from Gmail. Only real annoyance is it's constantly nudging me to upgrade to a paid plan. Understandable since they need to make money, but it does get a bit much after a while. Overall solid choice if you want a private, ad-free email that doesn't require handing over your phone number. Pros No phone number required to sign up. Storage on the free plan is generous compared to other options I've tried. Cons It constantly nudges you to upgrade to a paid plan. Understandable since they need revenue, but still a bit much. Switched from [Yahoo Mail](https://www.capterra.com/p/266980/Yahoo-Mail/) Lost access to my account. then it asks for a phone number Review Source Ayushmaan Singh B. Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Experience using Proton Mail" April 2, 2026 3.0 It was decent experience when operating a single account but as soon as I opened more and more accounts the experience turned real annoying, as I needed to keep switching the mail accounts and refresh every single time. It is great for security ( no questions ) but the UI and integrations with other services still needs a lot of work. Pros It has great privacy and does not use your info for advertisements and sells info to other companies. Which cannot be taken lightly as other products like Gmail though have better UI and integrations but sells a lot info to partner companies for targeted advertisements. Cons The UI is not that great, Switch between other mails is annoying when using a lot of emails. You need to refresh every time to see new emails. My experience when using third part email accounts like Gmail accounts or outlook accounts was very bad, because of the terrible loading time and missing a lot of important emails. Review Source KT Karina T. Customer Support Specialist Biotechnology Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Elizabeth Taylor " March 8, 2026 5.0 Pros The application is easy for use and I can write and emails which are protected and will not be shared Cons Miss organization with folders which sometimes is difficult to use. The app need to have some visibility issues Switched from [Gmail](https://www.capterra.com/p/202338/Gmail/) I can have multiply apps from Proton which are connected Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Life Coach Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "ProtonMail is a wonderful experience! " April 29, 2022 5.0 I really enjoy using ProtonMail. It was easy and intuitive to adopt. All of its features are on par or better than its competitors with the added benefits of encryption. I appreciate the company communications about their mission and sense of corporate advocacy (they support journalists and others who need secure communications). Being a paid member of the Proton world (Mail, Drive, VPN) feels like a very personal experience in the generally faceless, mega-corporate online communications industry. Pros There is so much I love about this product - the encryption, the minimal (not distracting) layout, the ease of use, the fun extras (like alternate addresses) - but what really sets it apart is the customer service. Of course there is a written help guide and it is also clear and, well, helpful. If that doesn't answer my question or solve my problem, I can easily email a real person and expect a thorough and polite response within a day. Coming from past applications where no human could be found, this was breath-taking enough. New to this treatment, I was remiss in replying. Imagine my delight and amazement when I then received a follow-up email asking if this had solved my issue and could they consider the service request closed? This is a civilized way to run a software company. Cons Accessing filter creation and editing requires clicking through more than one screen and I would love a "filter this" button in greater proximity to the actual email. The company regularly requests feedback from users and I have included this, so I am hopeful it is on a work list somewhere in their pipeline. Switched from [Gmail](https://www.capterra.com/p/202338/Gmail/) Increased sense of privacy both from the host and in general in terms of encryption. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Aid Worker Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "The UI makes it an easy switch from Gmail" October 27, 2022 5.0 An easy switch from other email service providers. The UI offers great user experience and is very appealing to my eyes in comparison to the like of Tutanota Mail. Pros My friend recommended Proton Mail to me sometime back. I have come to like it. Notably they have an Easy Switch feature which I used to move my emails from Gmail and I didn't loose any information whatsoever. The UI in Proton is very user friendly and almost similar to Gmail in my view. I was able to adapt to it easily and haven't regretted the switch. Having been very accustomed to conversation grouping in Gmail, finding this feature in Proton Mail greatly improves my workflow. It is somewhat even better than in Gmail. For example, I am able to keep my emails less cluttered and improve my storage space. This is because in Proton, once you delete the conversation say in the inbox folder, same conversation is deleted in the sent folder. Saves a lot of time for me. This feature lacks in Tutanota and was a deal breaker. Cons Well, the very same cool feature of Conversation grouping / view is also my stress point. I find Proton has very high level of inconsistency across the various platforms. Conversation view is unavailable on the Android platform and just makes my head go wild. Why is it so hard to have similar features across multiple platforms? I hope future updates shall address some of these issues. Switched from [Tuta Mail](https://www.capterra.com/p/234571/Tuta/) The UI in Proton is easy to get used to unlike Tutanota. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Technical Support Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Privacy has a high price" June 30, 2021 4.0 Overall I am quite satisfied with my experience with free ProtonMail plan so far. If I were to purchase and upgrade, I would consider a different provider, though. Pros The web client and mobile apps are easy to use, which is not something every email provider can offer. There is a built-in PGP support and other privacy-oriented features like expiring and password protected emails. Cons No IMAP/SMTP support without upgrading to a paid plan which is quite expensive comparing to other providers. Free users are therefore limited to the official mobile app which is not yet available in F-Droid. Switched from [Gmail](https://www.capterra.com/p/202338/Gmail/) Mostly privacy concerns, free VPN was a nice addition. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Fullstack Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Secure Email" January 5, 2022 5.0 I think it's a great email service overall and I plan to continue to be a customer for the long term Pros \- It's easy to create and use several aliases and domains - The Catch-All Email is very useful when someone mistype the email addresses - The folders and tags are handy to better organize the received emails - As advertised, the product DNA is very secure Cons \- The VPN can make the connection a little bit slower - Some emails have ended up in the spam folder of some contacts - I find it somewhat expensive (I'm on the Professional plan) but I'm willing to continue supporting the company Switched from [Gmail](https://www.capterra.com/p/202338/Gmail/) Security and because I didn't want to depend too much on Google Review Source NE Nicole E. Owner Consumer Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy to use and no spam" October 27, 2025 5.0 Overall, my experience with Proton has been excellent. It’s secure, easy to use, and surprisingly reliable. I had one small issue with the app, and their customer support resolved it within hours. It’s rare to find a company that combines great privacy features with such responsive support. Pros We’ve been using Proton for our business email, password manager, and file storage, and it’s been a great experience. The biggest win for us is how easy it is to use. Everything feels intuitive, with no steep learning curve or clunky setup. We don’t get any spam, which is worth its weight in gold. While Proton is known for its encryption and privacy, that wasn’t our main reason for choosing it. We picked it because it just works. The layout is clean, the apps are stable, and switching between Mail, Pass, and Drive feels seamless. The file storage has been especially impressive: fast, organized, and reliable. Cons If you’re considering Proton for its AI, I wouldn’t. It’s basically a token feature. But if you care about usability, security, and a smooth experience across tools, Proton delivers. Review Source RA Rahman A. Marketing Specialist Business Supplies and Equipment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A Private Inbox That Keeps My Work Mine" April 21, 2025 5.0 For anything sensitive, I use ProtonMail especially when I’m negotiating deals with partners outside our region. The peace of mind that the data is only for us is critical, especially when we’re talking about contracts or payment information.” Pros I like that ProtonMail doesn’t track me or read my emails, which is important when I’m dealing with lead lists or supplier conversations. It’s encrypted by default, so I don’t have to flip a switch or check any settings. It’s just private. Cons There’s no real integration with tools like ActiveCampaign (my email solution) or Google Sheets (my data solution), which makes it harder for me to slip it into my broader marketing stack. That’s really good for secure messaging, but not for everyday campaign management. Review Source RW Roger W. Niche Growth Facilitator Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Reliable Privacy Based Email" October 9, 2022 5.0 ProtonMail is an encrypted email service that uses end-to-end encryption to protect your data from prying eyes. It's easy to use, and perfect for anyone who wants to keep their emails private. ProtonMail also has a built-in VPN, so you can be sure your data is always safe and secure. It was reliable, but did have occasional outages. Pros ProtonMail is super easy to use, and it provides a high level of security for your data. ProtonMail also has a built-in VPN, which means you can be sure your data is always safe and secure. I like that I can use a regular email application to download and backup all email. The mobile application is a useful feature. Cons ProtonMail I don't think is as widely used as other email providers, and it can be a bit more expensive than some other options. Often the mobile application notifies you of a new email, when it's already been viewed through their webmail portal. Review Source JS Janeen S. Manager Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent email app" February 14, 2023 5.0 Protonmail is probably the very best email app I have ever used. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a secure email experience. Pros I like that Protonmail gives me an extra sense of security and I feel confident that my email is protected from potential threats. Cons I liked everything about this app. It is easy to use and the support team always answers questions timeously. I can rest assure that my mail is safe from threats. Reason for choosing Proton Mail Because Protonmail is encrypted and much more secure. Review Source SB Skyler B. Content Writer Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "ProtonMail is great for email if privacy and security is your main focus" July 25, 2022 4.0 ProtonMail is ideal for individuals who value privacy and security with emails. It has now expanded to offer a calendar, file storage and VPN. I'd highly recommend it for privacy-conscious users. However, I tried ProtonMail for business use for a few months and switched back to Google WorkSpace. Pros I like that ProtonMail focuses on privacy and uses encrypted services data to help keep your data private and not sell it or monitor and track everything you do. Many companies claim to offer data security, but ProtonMail proves it, and is transparent about its practices with peer-review and independent audits. All data is stored on Swiss servers and protected under Swiss privacy laws for total peace of mind. ProtonMail offers a free version of its email without ads, a refreshing difference from Gmail scanning emails to show you ads. Cons ProtonMail is more focused on individual clients who value privacy above everything else. I used it briefly with my domain to get a custom email address, but it didn't have all of the features that I needed to run my freelancing business. The free option is only limited to 1 GB of storage and is much lower than other email providers. ProtonMail was also developed by scientists, so their advertising and promotion aren't really as good as other companies - and most people I know have never even heard of them. Review Source AM Angelo M. IT Advisor Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "You start for free. Then you want to pay for it." July 1, 2022 5.0 It has helped me a lot in communications with local service providers that will only be contracted once. The interface is simple to use. And you can feel even in the free version, that you have a real quality product. Pros The free version is very powerful, you have everything you need. However, in the pro version you have more storage space, the mail is faster and the technical support works great. Cons In some countries it does not work, you must use a VPN to be able to update the mail. Only in the free version, the delivery time is slower. Other email providers may restrict ProtonMail email delivery Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Junior Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "The most secure email service provider out there." November 11, 2022 5.0 The greatest benefit of using ProtonMail is that it is very secure. The UI is not clustered and is easy to view. Overall the experience with ProtonMail was good. Pros Like many people, the most I like most about this product is the secured and encrypted email service. The user interface is very minimal and does not distract you. Cons You cannot search your emails by their content because the emails are encrypted. Many useful features are also locked behind a paywall. And you may not be able to use the email to sign up for other applications as it may not be supported. Review Source Deanielle D. CEO Outsourcing/Offshoring Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Safe and secure email platform " February 21, 2022 5.0 Overall I have had a positive experience Pros Protonmail is easy to use and helps me ensure confidential emails are safe. The new drive is also helpful for storing documents. Cons I wish the drive would allow you to write files and not just upload Review Source EE Eduardo E. Consultant Management Consulting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "ProtonMail for Private and Confidential Communications" January 9, 2022 5.0 Very satisfied with the service. I've been using this with clients that require a higher level of privacy. Just using ProtonMail already sends a mental message to clients you value their privacy and security. I recommend it anywhere I can. Pros This is intended for encrypted, secure messages. Best used emailing with other ProtonMail users, so your email conversation stays encrypted. You can send encrypted email to other services, but it requires added steps for recipients. There's a good explainer by \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\] over at AllThingsSecured about the security. It's easy to tell people your email address too. You can receive email with the "@pm.me" domain (sending from this address is limited to paid plans). Storage was recently increased to 1GB for the free Basic plan. Cons The costs add up when you need this for a large team. One way around it is, get the paid Plus accounts for the staff that needs it and the free Basic accounts for the other non-critical users. Do note that if you need custom domains, you'll have to be on a paid plan. Review Source QH Qais H. Customer service representative Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Underrated Mail " January 31, 2023 5.0 Easy to use ,user-friendly , free , secure , reliable , fast , smooth , no errors , no mail delays and much more Pros high protection system , protonmail is linked to my financial accounts and I feel safe with , I've been using it for more than three years and its perfect , informs me with my new mails immediately , no delays. Cons I can't think of anything bad in this system , I'm comfortable using it with no issues and I won't give it up. Review Source IG Ismael G. Administrador Media Production Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great private mail" February 7, 2023 5.0 Is a usefull product for improve privacy, filtering spam mails and send encrypted files (mainly between Proton and Proton). Pros As personal as professional ProtonMail will give you an extra security layer and protecting your privacy, i think that is the most valuable of it. Cons Is a bit annoying when you must to learn some shortcuts or change it when every product uses the same, except Proton. Review Source Alekhya H. clinical investigtaor Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A secured mail service we all need" February 18, 2023 5.0 For my line of work i need a service that need to be secure and proton mail gives me the perfect service i need apart from the user interface everything is great. Pros First of all its encryption and security is way better than the other mail providers. It provides a haven to people who is in the line of work where data is utmost important. The second is that their features and functionality are too good Cons Well every great service has its flaws for this is their GUI, messaging limits and some features are only available for paid and it is some what expensive compared to other service providers. Review Source Sudarshan P. Student Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "My usage of ProtonMail" September 13, 2023 4.0 My overall experience with ProtonMail was that it is a good option for users that those who seeking for more privacy and security. Pros 1.ProtonMail is a very secure email service.2.It uses end to end encryption for strong security.3.It also supports two factors authentication for purpose of security of added accounts. Cons 1.The major drawback of ProtonMail is that cost of paid plan is very expensive.2.It have only limited features in free plan like limited mails to send per day and low storage space. Review Source TH Tiara H. Social Media Specialist Hospitality Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Email application with emphasis on privacy" July 21, 2021 4.0 This email application has very little learning curve, allowing you to get going quickly. Even just creating the email address took less that one minute it was that straightforward. Pros Protonmail is PGP encrypted, therefore you have peace of mind that no one is probing through your emails. It offers the ultimate feeling of privacy. Cons I've noticed that notifications seem to lag a bit, almost two minutes after an email hits your inbox. This can be frustrating if you are emailing someone back and forth in real time. Review Source NN Navneet N. Student Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The proton mail review" March 27, 2022 5.0 Overall experience is good. Pros It is one of the most secure mail services out there in the market. If do not need to worry about tempering or leakage of any mail they are end to end encrypted. Also the feature to self destruct is also very handy and helpful. Cons The only thing that I dislike about protonmail is the support service. Review Source AG Amin G. research assistant Higher Education Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "It is nice, easy, and reliable " July 7, 2021 4.0 I wanted to try something other than outlook and gmail so I tried this service. Surprisingly it meets the standards of an email service. It is definitely not comparable to main email service providers but it is simple and get the job done. Pros ProtonMail is an end-to-end encrypted email service. So it is very reliable service. It has all main features someone may need and expect in an email service. Very easy to setup. The downside is its simple face which does not have features which for example gmail offers. It comes in two options; free service and the other service which you have to pay for it. I am using the free version. Overall, it is an easy nice service. Cons It does not have many features offered by other email services. For example when you send an email and all of a sudden you do not want to send the email that you just send, so you can undo the send process. This feature is available in other services but not in the free version of protonmail. Review Source Similar Products Featured