Hushmail vs Purelymail
In short: Hushmail wins on privacy, Purelymail wins on price, and Hushmail wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Hushmail is the better pick if you want a calendar and contacts alongside your mail.
- Go for Purelymail if you'd like to pay less: $10 a year, any number of users and domains.
| Feature | Hushmail | Purelymail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Price | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| Features | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Small Business From $10.79 a month (Small Business) | Simple $10 a year, any number of users and domains |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Unlimited |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) | No |
| Company based in | Canada | United States |
| Your data is kept in | Canada | United States |
| Founded | 1999 | Unknown |
| Free trial | No free trial; 60-day money-back guarantee | Free trial with a small amount of credit (about a month of light use) |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | No |
| Aliases | Yes | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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The key differences
- Hushmail's cheapest plan is Small Business (From $10.79 a month (Small Business)); Purelymail's is Simple ($10 a year, any number of users and domains).
- Your mail is stored in Canada with Hushmail, and in the United States with Purelymail.
- The companies sit under different laws: Hushmail in Canada, Purelymail in United States.
- On encryption, Hushmail offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas Purelymail doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
Questions people ask
Is Hushmail more private than Purelymail?
Hushmail scores 1.5 out of 5 for privacy and Purelymail 0.5.
Is Hushmail cheaper than Purelymail?
Purelymail is cheaper. Its Simple plan is $10 a year, any number of users and domains, against From $10.79 a month (Small Business) for Hushmail's Small Business. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with Hushmail or Purelymail?
Yes, both do. Hushmail: Yes. Purelymail: Unlimited.
Where is my email stored with Hushmail and Purelymail?
Hushmail keeps it in Canada. Purelymail keeps it in the United States.
Price changes and news
- 22 October 2026 Hushmail: $5.99 per user a month, when I checked
The latest headlines: Hushmail news · Purelymail news.
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