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Proton Mail Bridge vs Proton Mail

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Proton Mail Bridge

7.0
Security & Privacy

Bridges Proton Mail to email clients supporting IMAP and SMTP protocols

Proton Mail

8.0
Security & Privacy

Client for Proton Mail and Proton Calendar

Metric Proton Mail Bridge Proton Mail
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 343 525
90-day Installs 1.2K 1.6K
365-day Installs 3.0K 5.8K
Version 3.24.2 1.12.1
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.4K 21
GitHub Forks 205 6
Open Issues 108 14
License GPL-3.0 GPL-3.0
Language Go Go
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 3mo ago
First Seen Oct 24, 2017 Mar 15, 2024

Reviews

Proton Mail Bridge

Proton Mail Bridge allows users to access their Proton Mail accounts through email clients that support IMAP and SMTP. It provides a secure and private way to use Proton Mail with familiar desktop applications. Ideal for privacy-conscious users who prefer email clients over web interfaces.

Bridges Proton Mail to email clients using IMAP and SMTP protocols.

Pros

  • + Open-source with a strong community backing
  • + Integrates seamlessly with email clients supporting IMAP and SMTP
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates

Cons

  • - Moderately high number of open issues
  • - Some users have encountered functionality issues like unstable message UIDs

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