Proton Mail vs Hushmail
In short: Proton Mail wins on privacy, Proton Mail wins on price, and they tie on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Proton Mail or Hushmail?
- Choose Proton Mail if you want end-to-end encryption built in; your mailbox stored in Switzerland; and a cheaper plan, at $3.99 a month, yearly ($4.99 monthly).
- Hushmail is the better pick if you want the choice of any mail app over IMAP and a provider that's been going since 1999.
| Feature | Proton Mail | Hushmail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 5.0 | 1.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Mail Plus $3.99 a month, yearly ($4.99 monthly) | Small Business From $10.79 a month (Small Business) |
| Free plan | Yes, 1 GB, no own domain | No |
| Storage | 15 GB | Not confirmed |
| Your own domain | ✓ 1 | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ Built in | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) |
| Company based in | Switzerland | Canada |
| Your data is kept in | Switzerland | Canada |
| Founded | 2014 | 1999 |
| Free trial | Free plan; 30-day refund on paid plans | No free trial; 60-day money-back guarantee |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | With Proton Bridge on paid plans | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | 10 addresses | Yes |
| Open-source apps | ✓ Yes | No |
| Sign up without ID | ✓ Yes | No |
| White label | No | No |
| Reader offer | Offer Proton's current deals | None |
| Last checked | 23 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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The key differences
- On price: Proton Mail Mail Plus at $3.99 a month, yearly ($4.99 monthly), against Hushmail Small Business at From $10.79 a month (Small Business).
- Proton Mail has a free plan (1 GB, no own domain); Hushmail has no free plan.
- Space: Proton Mail gives 15 GB of storage, Hushmail storage not confirmed.
- Your mail is stored in Switzerland with Proton Mail, and in Canada with Hushmail.
- The companies sit under different laws: Proton Mail in Switzerland, Hushmail in Canada.
- On encryption, Proton Mail encrypts mail end to end, whereas Hushmail offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage).
- Mail apps: Proton Mail works in other mail apps through Proton Bridge on paid plans; Hushmail works in any mail app over IMAP.
- Aliases: Proton Mail offers 10 addresses, Hushmail yes.
Proton Mail and Hushmail: your questions
Is Proton Mail more private than Hushmail?
Proton Mail scores 5 out of 5 for privacy and Hushmail 1.5. Proton Mail gives you end-to-end encryption built in, your mailbox stored in Switzerland and open-source apps.
Is Proton Mail cheaper than Hushmail?
Proton Mail is cheaper. Its Mail Plus plan is $3.99 a month, yearly ($4.99 monthly), against From $10.79 a month (Small Business) for Hushmail's Small Business. Proton Mail also has a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with Proton Mail or Hushmail?
Yes, both do. Proton Mail: 1 domain on its cheapest plan that allows one. Hushmail: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Proton Mail and Hushmail?
Proton Mail keeps it in Switzerland. Hushmail keeps it in Canada.
Can I use Proton Mail and Hushmail in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Proton Mail works in other mail apps through Proton Bridge on paid plans. Hushmail works in any mail app over IMAP.
Price changes and news
- 22 October 2026 Hushmail: $5.99 per user a month, when I checked
The latest headlines: Proton Mail news · Hushmail news.
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