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ElectronMail vs Proton Mail

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ElectronMail

6.0
Communication

Unofficial ProtonMail Desktop App

Proton Mail

8.0
Security & Privacy

Client for Proton Mail and Proton Calendar

Metric ElectronMail Proton Mail
Category Communication Security & Privacy
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 3 525
90-day Installs 10 1.6K
365-day Installs 63 5.8K
Version 5.3.6 1.12.1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.6K 21
GitHub Forks 106 6
Open Issues 79 14
License GPL-3.0 GPL-3.0
Language TypeScript Go
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 3mo ago
First Seen Feb 10, 2020 Mar 15, 2024

Reviews

ElectronMail

ElectronMail is an unofficial desktop client for ProtonMail and Tutanota, offering a native experience with features like spell checking and persistent sessions. It's ideal for users seeking a desktop alternative to web-based clients.

Serves as a desktop client for ProtonMail and Tutanota, providing a native app experience.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
  • + Cross-platform support for various operating systems
  • + Supports multiple email providers including ProtonMail and Tutanota

Cons

  • - High CPU usage and performance issues
  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates

Proton Mail

Proton Mail is a privacy-focused desktop client for accessing encrypted email and calendar services, ideal for users prioritizing security and anonymity, such as activists and journalists.

Provides a desktop interface for Proton Mail and Proton Calendar services, enabling secure communication and calendar management.

Pros

  • + Strong focus on privacy and security
  • + Supports encrypted email and calendar services
  • + Regular updates and active development
  • + MacOS integration for seamless use
  • + Open-source with community contributions

Cons

  • - Occasional privacy controversies
  • - Some usability issues reported