Proton Mail is an encrypted email service from Proton that is designed to protect email privacy. It provides browser, mobile, and desktop access, with a permanent free plan and paid plans that add storage and other features.
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Before you subscribe
A free plan is available.
Proton states that its free plan is permanent and requires no credit card. The Proton Free plan includes 1 GB of storage and 1 encrypted email address. The desktop app is separately listed as a 14-day free trial for Proton Free users; this trial does not replace the permanent free email plan.
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