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Proton Mail for Business vs Disroot

Proton Mail for Business wins on privacy, Disroot wins on price and Proton Mail for Business wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.

Should you pick Proton Mail for Business or Disroot?

  • Proton Mail for Business suits you best if you want mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup; an address on your own domain; and more room (15 GB, against 1 GB).
  • Choose Disroot if you want email without paying for it; a free plan before you pay anything; and the choice of any mail app over IMAP.
FeatureProton Mail for BusinessDisroot
Overall4.04.0
Privacy4.53.5
Price2.55.0
Features4.53.0
Cheapest planMail Essentials
$6.99 per user a month
Free
Free (donations welcome)
Free planNoYes, 1 GB, run on donations
Storage15 GB1 GB
Your own domain✓ 3By request, with a donation
End-to-end encryption✓ Built inNo
Company based in Switzerland Netherlands
Your data is kept in Switzerland Netherlands
Founded20142015
Free trial30-day refundFree
Funded by advertisingNoNo
Works in any mail appWith Proton Bridge on paid plans✓ IMAP and SMTP
Calendar and contacts✓ Yes✓ Yes
AliasesYesYes
Open-source apps✓ Yes✓ Yes
Sign up without IDNo✓ Yes
White labelNoNo
Reader offerNoneNone
Last checked22 October 202625 October 2026

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The key differences

  • On price: Proton Mail for Business Mail Essentials at $6.99 per user a month, against Disroot Free at Free (donations welcome).
  • Proton Mail for Business has no free plan; Disroot has a free plan (1 GB, run on donations).
  • Space: Proton Mail for Business gives 15 GB of storage, Disroot 1 GB of storage.
  • Proton Mail for Business keeps your mail in Switzerland, while Disroot keeps it in the Netherlands.
  • The companies sit under different laws: Proton Mail for Business in Switzerland, Disroot in Netherlands.
  • On encryption, Proton Mail for Business encrypts mail end to end, whereas Disroot doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
  • You can use your own domain with Proton Mail for Business, but not with Disroot.
  • Mail apps: Proton Mail for Business works in other mail apps through Proton Bridge on paid plans; Disroot works in any mail app over IMAP.

Questions people ask

Is Proton Mail for Business more private than Disroot?

Proton Mail for Business scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and Disroot 3.5. Proton Mail for Business gives you mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup.

Is Proton Mail for Business cheaper than Disroot?

Disroot costs nothing to start (Free (donations welcome)). Proton Mail for Business's cheapest plan, Mail Essentials, is $6.99 per user a month.

Can I use my own domain with Proton Mail for Business or Disroot?

Only Proton Mail for Business does (3 domains on its cheapest plan that allows one). With Disroot your address stays on its own domain.

Where is my email stored with Proton Mail for Business and Disroot?

Proton Mail for Business keeps it in Switzerland. Disroot keeps it in the Netherlands.

Can I use Proton Mail for Business and Disroot in Apple Mail or Outlook?

Proton Mail for Business works in other mail apps through Proton Bridge on paid plans. Disroot works in any mail app over IMAP.

Prices and the latest news

Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.

The latest headlines: Proton Mail for Business news · Disroot news.

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