Email is a must-have service required to fulfill your daily business and personal needs these days. It is considered one of the most professional ways to communicate with your clients or other businesses. Few people use third-party email service providers such as Gmail for free and personal use, but it is not an official email for business.

1. Email is a must-have service required to fulfill your daily business and personal
needs these days. It is considered one of the most professional ways to
communicate with your clients or other businesses. Few people use third-party
email service providers such as Gmail for free and personal use, but it is not an
official email for business. You have to create emails ending with your business
Hanna F.
Posted on January 18, 2022 9 min read
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Top 10 Secure Email Providers to
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2. domain name that you need to register a domain name and hosting package to
set up your business website and number of professional emails. In this guide, I
will share prominent features of the top 10 secure email providers to choose
one of them as per your requirements.
On average, people spend more than 5 hours per day checking personal,
promotional, business, or work emails. Hackers mostly attack your personal or
business email to collect useful information to access your company’s data.
Most of the users use Gmail or outlook for free, which is a less secure option,
so you have to protect your valuable information sent daily via a secure email
provider. So let’s start with a basic introduction to secure email providers.
Table of Contents
1. What are Secure Email Providers?
2. Why Do We Need Secure Email Providers?
3. How to Choose Secure Email Provider?
3.1. Encryption Method
3.2. Two-Factor Authentication
3.3. Open-Source Code
3.4. Metadata Header Stripping
3.5. Mobile and Desktop Usability
4. Top 10 Secure Email Providers in 2022
4.1. 1. ProtonMail
4.1.1.Main Features
4.1.2.Pricing
4.2. 2. Zoho mail
4.2.1.Main Features
4.2.2.Pricing
4.3. 3. Mailbox.Org
4.3.1.Main Features
4.3.2.Pricing
5. 4. Tutanota
5.0.1.Key Features
5.0.2.Pricing
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3. What are Secure Email Providers?
As the name indicates, a secure email provider is specially designed to keep the
email account and information of your emails secure. Hackers also try to hack
your email’s data when sent between two nodes. To secure the data when sent
from one point to another, end-to-end encryption is used, which means email is
fully encrypted from sender to recipient.
Like all web hosting providers claim that they all provide 100% uptime, every
email provider is calling itself secure. It is the basic reason I am sharing the main
points of the top 10 secure email providers so that you can read them and
choose one of the best suited. You can check their encryption protocols and
other security practices they are using.
Why Do We Need Secure Email Providers?
5.0.2.Pricing
5.1. 5. CounterMail
5.1.1.Main Features
5.1.2.Pricing
5.2. 6. Hushmail
5.2.1.Main Features
5.2.2.Pricing
5.3. 7. Mailfence
5.3.1.Main Features
5.3.2.Pricing
5.4. 8. Startmail
5.4.1.Main Features
5.4.2.Pricing
5.5. 9. PrivateMail
5.5.1.Main Features:
5.5.2.Pricing
5.6. 10. Runbox
5.6.1.Main Features
5.6.2.Pricing
6. Final Words

4. Suppose you send an email containing your data using a standard email provider
such as Gmail. However, those standard email providers also deliver security,
but they use the Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption method to secure
your emails in transit between you and the server.
When your email is safely transferred to the server, Google encrypts the data at
a network level and sends it to the concerned recipient. Google itself has
access to your data that can be risky for a few people. It is stated they no
longer read your emails for ads, as they did before the year 2017. But still,
Google scans your email’s content to deliver you additional features such as
Smart Reply. They can also provide access to other third parties to access your
emails.
So, let me complete the complete cycle; your email is now traveling to the
destination and leaving Google’s server. If the receiver uses the same transport
layer security, it will continue to be protected. If your recipient is not using the
same TLS security, your email will be unencrypted and intercepted easily. In
another scenario, your email may not be the same when it reaches the
recipient’s email server because some email providers don’t encrypt emails on
servers.
How to Choose Secure Email Provider?
Many factors are considered to check which email provider fulfills the specific
requirements.
Encryption Method
There are different methods used for end-to-end encryption and decryption.
Mainly there are two types of encryptions which are symmetric and asymmetric.

5. Symmetric encryption uses two different and unique sets of keys to encrypt the
data, and it is also known as public-key encryption. In this scenario, the user will
send an email using the public key of the recipients. He will receive the email and
decrypt the email using a private key mathematically linked to his public key.
Asymmetric encryption is not simple compared to symmetric because it adds
an extra layer of security to keep the emails more secure. So, you have to check
which email provider is offering asymmetric or symmetric encryption, and you
can choose one of them per your required level of security and encryption.
Two-Factor Authentication
It is extra protection to make sure that account credentials are fully protected.
2FA means that if someone hacks and steals your credentials, it won’t be

6. enough to get into the email account. He will also need to steal your phone to
log into email. When you try to log in to your email account, an authentication
code will be sent on the mobile to verify that it’s you.
Open-Source Code
It means, if an email provider is open-source, then their source code will be
available publicly, and anyone can examine it and ensure that it is secure.
Metadata Header Stripping
Email header contains all the information related to the recipient, browser,
network, and sender’s computer. Many secure email providers know the
importance of this meta information, and they strip this info out.
Mobile and Desktop Usability
Although you need a secure and encrypted email, you will also need a better user
experience. So, a great email provider can never ignore both mobile and desktop
usability.
Top 10 Secure Email Providers in 2022
1. ProtonMail
It is based in Switzerland and uses end-to-end asymmetric encryption to
perform the most secure email communication. You can use it for free if you
need extra storage and less than 150 messages per day.
ProtonMail itself is not storing your password; even they don’t know them and
can’t decrypt your email content to deliver the highest level of security.
Moreover, you can set an email expiry date, which will destruct your emails from
the recipient’s inbox.

7. Main Features
Located in Switzerland
Open-source
Self-destructing emails
Mobile app for android & iOS
Custom domains option
Asymmetric End-to-end encryption
Pricing
Free: For a single user with 500 MB storage and 150 daily messages
Plus: $5/month for a single user with 5 GB storage and 1,000 daily
messages
Professional: $8/month/user for 1–5,000 users with 5 GB storage per user
and unlimited daily messages
Visionary: $30/month for 6 users with 20 GB storage and unlimited
messages
2. Zoho mail
It comes with a free version and offers a word processor, spreadsheet
software chats feature and webinar or other collaboration tools in its

8. software, chats feature, and webinar or other collaboration tools in its
workplace plan. It also uses asymmetric encryption that is called S/MIME. It is
very popular due to the ease of use and the option to manage setting for all
company’s mailboxes from a single place.
Main Features
Servers located all over the world
Asymmetric end-to-end encryption
Calendar & Word processor
Contact portal and chat features
Collaboration tools

9. Email recall option
Mobile apps for iOS and Android
Pricing
Mail lite: $1 per month for 5 GB or $1.25 for 10 GB per month
Mail premium: $4/month for 50 GB storage per user
Workplace: Custom pricing starts from $3/month
3. Mailbox.Org
It allows the business community to get encrypted cloud storage, video
conferencing options, calendars, task planners, and other tools. Mailbox.org
uses PGP encryption which is a public key encryption program. It has no free
plan, but it is relatively affordable, and you can pay for them without showing
your identity.
Main Features
Germany based servers
PGP public key encryption
Encrypted cloud storage
Calendar & Videoconferencing
Eco-friendly Energy
No free plan
Pricing
Standard: €3 per month for 10 GB mail storage and 5 GB secure cloud
storage
Premium: €9 per month for 25 GB mail storage and 50 GB secure cloud
storage
Light: €1 per month for 2 GB mail storage and no secure cloud storage
4. Tutanota
It is an open-source secure email provider with two-factor authentication and
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10. more secure end-to-end encryption. Unless using PGP, it uses RSA and AES
encryption to combine symmetric and asymmetric keys. Tutanota allows 1GB
storage and a calendar for free. It has amazing features, including image
blocking, phishing attack warnings, and header stripping.
Key Features
Germany based servers
End-to-end encryption
Two-factor authentication option
Header stripping
Encrypted contacts and calendars

11. Add an encrypted contact form to the website
Custom domains available in paid plans
Unlimited messages, even in the free version
Pricing
Free: 1 GB of storage
Premium: €1 per month for 1 GB storage
Teams: €4 per month for 10 GB of storage
Numerous add-ons available
5. CounterMail
CounterMail uses PGP encryption and enhances with AES and RSA encryption
algorithms. Moreover, you can also add an extra layer of security by configuring
a USB key for two-factor authentication. You can get a 10-day free trial if you
know a person who uses CounterMail.
Main Features
Sweden based Servers with CD-ROM
End-to-end encryption
Two-factor authentication options
Anonymous email headers
It doesn’t store IP logs
USB key authentication
IMAP email protocol support
Password manager
No free plan is available
Pricing
$29/6 months, $49/year, or $79/2 years
Added storage available starting at $19 for 250 MB

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6. Hushmail
It is one of the oldest secure email providers, and it is popular due to its
simplicity. Hushmail uses OpenPGP encryption, but it is most widely used in the
healthcare niche due to HIPAA compliance. There are multiple plans for multiple
domains, such as business, lawyers, and personal use, so you can choose one
of the required plans.
Main Features
Canada based servers
PGP encryption
Support for IMAP and POP
Two-factor authentication
Spam filtration
Secure web forms
Digital signatures
Private message center
Mobile version is available
HIPAA compliance Email provider
Pricing
Hushmail for Healthcare: From $9.99 per month
Hushmail for Small Business: From $5.99 per month
Hushmail for Law: From $9.99 per month
Hushmail for Personal Use: From $49.98 per year
7. Mailfence
It also has end-to-end encryption along with two-factor authentication options
to keep your emailing experience safe and secure. You will get 500MB storage
with a free plan. Mailfense uses OpenPGP encryption, and it is not the most
secure solution in the market but it is a secure choice for those who want

13. secure solution in the market, but it is a secure choice for those who want
office tools and using Gmail or Outlook platforms.
Main Features
Belgium based servers
End-to-end encryption
Two-factor authentication
Support for POPS, IMAPS, and SMTPS protocols
Password manager
Calendars & Messaging
Documents and file storage
Pricing
Free: 500 MB of storage for emails and 500 MB for documents
Entry: €2.50 per month for 5 GB storage for emails and 12 GB for
documents
Pro: €7.50 per month for 20 GB storage for emails and 24 GB for
documents
Ultra: €25 per month for 50 GB storage for emails and 70 GB for
documents

14. 8. Startmail
StartMail is managed by the same community that manages and operates a
private search engine’s Startpage. It uses PGP encryption with an additional
option to send encrypted messages to the non-PGP uses, but they have to
answer a secret question. StartMail doesn’t come with a free plan, but you can
get their 30-day free trial.
Main Features
Netherlands based servers
Easy PGP encryption
Support for IMAP and SMTP
Can use your domain name
No free plan but a 30-day trial
Pricing
Personal account: $35.99 per year
Business account: $59.95 per year
9. PrivateMail
It has self-destructing feature along with OpenPGP encryption and other
valuable features. PrivateMail allows users to store their data in a secured
environment using AES 256 Encryption. However, you can download your
encrypted files and store them on your laptop in encrypted form or decrypt
them as per your own decision. It also allows users to share files with end-to-
end encryption. It is more expensive than any other option due to the servers
located in the USA.
Main Features:
U.S based servers
End-to-end encryption

15. End-to-end encryption
Secure cloud storage
Self-destruction of emails
Uses AES 256 file encryption
Encrypted & secured file sharing
No free plan
Pricing
Standard Plan: $8.95/month for 10 GB email storage and 10 GB cloud
storage
PrivateMail Pro: $15.95/month for 20 GB email storage and 20 GB cloud
storage
10. Runbox
It is a Norway-based email provider that uses PGP encryption and two-factor
authentication. You can add IP addresses to access your Runbox account, and
further, you can check the latest login and fail attempts made for the sake of
peace of mind. It is environment-friendly and uses hydroelectric power plants to
power its servers with renewable energy.

16. Main Features
Norway based servers
Two-factor authentication
IP allows listing
Virus & spam filters
Support for POP, IMAP, SMTP, and WAP
No free plan
Pricing
Micro: $19.95 per year for 2 GB storage for emails and 200 MB for file
storage
Mini: $34.95 per year for 10 GB storage for emails and 1 GB for file storage
Medium: $49.95 per year for 25 GB storage for emails and 2 GB for file
storage
Max: $79.95 per year for 50 GB storage for emails and 5 GB for file storage
Final Words
I added all popular, secure email providers, but many other options are available.
So, If you know a secure provider that is not listed here, you can ask me to add
it to this list by writing the name in the comment section below. Each email
provider claims that they are the only option in the market to deliver secure
emails, but you have to read all the features before finalizing one of them.
Suppose you have any questions or want to share valuable feedback, you can
contact me. I would love to reply to all of you.
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