PreVeil vs LCN
LCN wins on privacy, they tie on price and LCN wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
PreVeil or LCN: which should you choose?
- Choose PreVeil if you want mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup and a free plan to start on.
- Choose LCN if you want your mail kept in the United Kingdom; a cheaper plan, at £9.99 per user a month (£1 for the first month), or £109.89 a year; and the choice of any mail app over IMAP.
| Feature | PreVeil | LCN |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Individual $25 a month, yearly | Starter £9.99 per user a month (£1 for the first month), or £109.89 a year |
| Free plan | Yes, Basic (5 GB) | No |
| Storage | 5 GB | 5 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ Built in | No |
| Company based in | United States | United Kingdom |
| Your data is kept in | United States | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2015 | Unknown |
| Free trial | Free Basic plan | £1 for the first month |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | No, its own apps only | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | No | No |
| Aliases | Yes | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | Unknown | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- On price: PreVeil Individual at $25 a month, yearly, against LCN Starter at £9.99 per user a month (£1 for the first month), or £109.89 a year.
- For free, PreVeil gives you a free plan (Basic (5 GB)), and LCN no free plan.
- Your mail is stored in the United States with PreVeil, and in the United Kingdom with LCN.
- PreVeil is based in the United States and LCN in the United Kingdom, so different privacy laws apply.
- PreVeil encrypts mail end to end; LCN doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- PreVeil only works in its own apps, and LCN works in any mail app over IMAP.
Questions people ask
Which is more private, PreVeil or LCN?
LCN scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and PreVeil 2. LCN gives you your mail kept in the United Kingdom.
Which is cheaper, PreVeil or LCN?
LCN is cheaper. Its Starter plan is £9.99 per user a month (£1 for the first month), or £109.89 a year, against $25 a month, yearly for PreVeil's Individual. PreVeil also has a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Do PreVeil and LCN work with my own domain?
Yes, both do. PreVeil: Yes. LCN: Yes.
Where do PreVeil and LCN keep my email?
PreVeil keeps it in the United States. LCN keeps it in the United Kingdom.
Do PreVeil and LCN work in other mail apps?
PreVeil only works in its own apps. LCN works in any mail app over IMAP.
Prices and the latest news
Neither price has changed since my first check on 25 October 2026.
The latest headlines: PreVeil news · LCN news.
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How to switch
Whichever you choose, the move follows the same steps. Pick your two providers for the steps.