Proton Mail vs SimpleLogin
In short: Proton Mail wins on privacy, they tie on price, and Proton Mail wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Proton Mail or SimpleLogin: which should you choose?
- Choose Proton Mail if you want end-to-end encryption built in; 15 GB of storage; and calendar and contacts in the same account.
- SimpleLogin is the better pick if you want to pay less: $36 a year (with Proton Pass).
| Feature | Proton Mail | SimpleLogin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Price | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | 4.5 | Not rated |
| Cheapest plan | Mail Plus $3.99 a month, yearly ($4.99 monthly) | Premium $36 a year (with Proton Pass) |
| Free plan | Yes, 1 GB, no own domain | Yes, 10 aliases |
| Storage | 15 GB | Forwards only |
| Your own domain | ✓ 1 | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ Built in | No |
| Company based in | Switzerland | Switzerland (Proton) |
| Your data is kept in | Switzerland | EU |
| Founded | 2014 | 2019 |
| 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 | No, its own apps only |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | No |
| Aliases | 10 addresses | Unlimited aliases |
| 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 | 25 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)); SimpleLogin's is Premium ($36 a year (with Proton Pass)).
- Proton Mail has a free plan (1 GB, no own domain); SimpleLogin has a free plan (10 aliases).
- Space: Proton Mail gives 15 GB of storage, SimpleLogin no storage, as it forwards mail on.
- Data location: Switzerland for Proton Mail, EU for SimpleLogin.
- The companies sit under different laws: Proton Mail in Switzerland, SimpleLogin in Switzerland (Proton).
- On encryption, Proton Mail encrypts mail end to end, whereas SimpleLogin doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- Mail apps: Proton Mail works in other mail apps through Proton Bridge on paid plans; SimpleLogin only works in its own apps.
- Aliases: Proton Mail offers 10 addresses, SimpleLogin unlimited aliases.
Questions people ask
Is Proton Mail more private than SimpleLogin?
Proton Mail scores 5 out of 5 for privacy and SimpleLogin 3. Proton Mail gives you end-to-end encryption built in and sign-up without ID.
Is Proton Mail cheaper than SimpleLogin?
SimpleLogin is cheaper. Its Premium plan is $36 a year (with Proton Pass), against $3.99 a month, yearly ($4.99 monthly) for Proton Mail's Mail Plus. SimpleLogin and Proton Mail also have 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 SimpleLogin?
Yes, both do. Proton Mail: 1 domain on its cheapest plan that allows one. SimpleLogin: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Proton Mail and SimpleLogin?
Proton Mail keeps it in Switzerland. SimpleLogin keeps it in the EU.
Can I use Proton Mail and SimpleLogin in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Proton Mail works in other mail apps through Proton Bridge on paid plans. SimpleLogin only works in its own apps.
Price changes and news
No price changes for either since 23 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
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