Why We’ll Pay for Almost Anything — Except Email
Most people think nothing of paying for everyday comforts, yet hesitate to spend even a few pounds protecting the email account that underpins their online identity.
Fastmail in 2026: Email as Infrastructure, Not Messaging
Fastmail treats email as long-lived infrastructure — prioritising open standards, portability, and operational trust over encryption maximalism or lock-in.
Tutanota in 2026: Maximum Encryption, Minimal Surface Area
Tutanota takes an uncompromising approach to email privacy — encrypting more data, reducing metadata exposure, and accepting real trade-offs in usability to minimise risk in 2026.
StartMail: Privacy, Control, and Trade-offs
StartMail takes a paid-only approach to email, focusing on identity control and clear incentives rather than features or ecosystems. This article explains the trade-offs that follow.
Proton Mail (2026) Privacy by Design, With Real Trade-offs
A structural review of Proton Mail’s privacy architecture, usability trade-offs, support realities, and who it genuinely suits.
