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ElectronMail vs Proton Mail
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ElectronMail
6.0Unofficial ProtonMail Desktop App
Proton Mail
8.0Client 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