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Free-GPGMail vs Proton Mail

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Free-GPGMail

8.0
Security & Privacy

Apple Mail plugin for GnuPG encrypted e-mails

Proton Mail

8.0
Security & Privacy

Client for Proton Mail and Proton Calendar

Metric Free-GPGMail Proton Mail
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 7 525
90-day Installs 21 1.6K
365-day Installs 121 5.8K
Version 7.2,2023.3, 1.12.1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 573 21
GitHub Forks 46 6
Open Issues 6 14
License GPL-3.0 GPL-3.0
Language Objective-C Go
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 3mo ago
First Seen Apr 4, 2022 Mar 15, 2024

Reviews

Free-GPGMail

Free-GPGMail is a free Apple Mail plugin that enables encrypted email communication using GnuPG. It eliminates the need for a paid support plan, making it an accessible choice for users seeking secure email solutions.

Enables GnuPG encrypted email communication within Apple Mail.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0 license
  • + Seamless integration with Apple Mail for encrypted communication
  • + Actively maintained with a responsive developer community

Cons

  • - Manual updates required as auto-updates are not supported
  • - Some compatibility issues reported with specific macOS versions

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