Proton Mail vs OVHcloud Email
On privacy it's Proton Mail. On price it's Proton Mail. On features it's a tie. Here's everything side by side, last checked 23 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Proton Mail if you want mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup; a free plan before you pay anything; and apps whose code is public.
- OVHcloud Email is the better pick if you want the choice of any mail app over IMAP and more years of history: it started in 1999.
| Feature | Proton Mail | OVHcloud Email |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | Not rated |
| Privacy | 5.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | Not rated |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Mail Plus $3.99 a month, yearly ($4.99 monthly) | MX Plan Not confirmed |
| 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 | No |
| Company based in | Switzerland | France |
| Your data is kept in | Switzerland | EU |
| Founded | 2014 | 1999 |
| Free trial | Free plan; 30-day refund on paid plans | Unknown |
| 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 | Unknown |
| Reader offer | Offer Proton's current deals | None |
| Last checked | 23 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- Proton Mail's cheapest plan is Mail Plus ($3.99 a month, yearly ($4.99 monthly)); OVHcloud Email's is MX Plan (Not confirmed).
- Proton Mail has a free plan (1 GB, no own domain); OVHcloud Email has no free plan.
- Space: Proton Mail gives 15 GB of storage, OVHcloud Email storage not confirmed.
- Proton Mail keeps your mail in Switzerland, while OVHcloud Email keeps it in the EU.
- The companies sit under different laws: Proton Mail in Switzerland, OVHcloud Email in France.
- On encryption, Proton Mail encrypts mail end to end, whereas OVHcloud Email doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- Mail apps: Proton Mail works in other mail apps through Proton Bridge on paid plans; OVHcloud Email works in any mail app over IMAP.
- Aliases: Proton Mail offers 10 addresses, OVHcloud Email yes.
Common questions
Is Proton Mail more private than OVHcloud Email?
Proton Mail scores 5 out of 5 for privacy and OVHcloud Email 2.5. Proton Mail gives you mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup, apps whose code is public and to sign up without proving who you are.
Can I use my own domain with Proton Mail or OVHcloud Email?
Yes, both do. Proton Mail: 1 domain on its cheapest plan that allows one. OVHcloud Email: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Proton Mail and OVHcloud Email?
Proton Mail keeps it in Switzerland. OVHcloud Email keeps it in the EU.
Can I use Proton Mail and OVHcloud Email in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Proton Mail works in other mail apps through Proton Bridge on paid plans. OVHcloud Email 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 news · OVHcloud Email news.
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How to switch
Moving to Proton Mail · Moving from Proton Mail. Or see all my switching guides.