Proton Mail vs Murena Workspace
On privacy it's Proton Mail. On price it's Murena Workspace. On features it's Proton Mail. Here's everything side by side, last checked 23 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Proton Mail is the better pick if you want mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup; to use your own domain, like you@yourname.co.uk; and sign-up without ID.
- Murena Workspace suits you best if you want to pay less: €1.99 a month; 20 GB of storage; and the choice of any mail app over IMAP.
| Feature | Proton Mail | Murena Workspace |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Price | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Mail Plus $3.99 a month, yearly ($4.99 monthly) | 20 GB €1.99 a month |
| Free plan | Yes, 1 GB, no own domain | Yes, 1 GB |
| Storage | 15 GB | 20 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ 1 | No |
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ Built in | No |
| Company based in | Switzerland | France |
| Your data is kept in | Switzerland | France |
| Founded | 2014 | 2018 |
| Free trial | Free plan; 30-day refund on paid plans | Free plan |
| 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 | ✓ Yes |
| Sign up without ID | ✓ Yes | No |
| White label | No | No |
| Reader offer | Offer Proton's current deals | None |
| Last checked | 23 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 |
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The key differences
- Proton Mail's cheapest plan is Mail Plus ($3.99 a month, yearly ($4.99 monthly)); Murena Workspace's is 20 GB (€1.99 a month).
- For free, Proton Mail gives you a free plan (1 GB, no own domain), and Murena Workspace a free plan (1 GB).
- Proton Mail comes with 15 GB of storage and Murena Workspace with 20 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in Switzerland with Proton Mail, and in France with Murena Workspace.
- Proton Mail is based in Switzerland and Murena Workspace in France, so different privacy laws apply.
- Proton Mail encrypts mail end to end; Murena Workspace doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- Proton Mail lets you bring your own domain name; Murena Workspace doesn't.
- Proton Mail works in other mail apps through Proton Bridge on paid plans, and Murena Workspace works in any mail app over IMAP.
- For extra addresses, Proton Mail has 10 addresses and Murena Workspace has yes.
Questions people ask
Which is more private, Proton Mail or Murena Workspace?
Proton Mail scores 5 out of 5 for privacy and Murena Workspace 3. Proton Mail gives you mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup and sign-up without ID.
Which is cheaper, Proton Mail or Murena Workspace?
Murena Workspace is cheaper. Its 20 GB plan is €1.99 a month, against $3.99 a month, yearly ($4.99 monthly) for Proton Mail's Mail Plus. Murena Workspace and Proton Mail also have a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Do Proton Mail and Murena Workspace work with my own domain?
Only Proton Mail does (1 domain on its cheapest plan that allows one). With Murena Workspace your address stays on its own domain.
Where do Proton Mail and Murena Workspace keep my email?
Proton Mail keeps it in Switzerland. Murena Workspace keeps it in France.
Do Proton Mail and Murena Workspace work in other mail apps?
Proton Mail works in other mail apps through Proton Bridge on paid plans. Murena Workspace works in any mail app over IMAP.
Price changes and news
No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
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