ProtonMail is based in Switzerland, which makes it bound to: Switzerland is more than precise clockwork, holey cheese, and neutrality. ProtonMail has superior privacy standards ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gmail accounts can be opened on almost any email client Gmail mobile app opens email accounts from other providers ⭐⭐⭐ Paid plan required to access ProtonMail accounts from other email clients (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird, Apple Mail, etc.) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Integrates deeply with the Google software suite and with thousands of other apps via Zapier ⭐ No integration with other apps, except for Proton Drive ⭐⭐ User metadata is used for analytics, extra services, and monetization ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Zero-knowledge no IP logging under Swiss jurisdiction for legal purposes ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Industry standards: TLS for client/server communications 128-bit AES encryption for inbox contents at rest ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Self-destructing and password-protected emails end-to-end encryption (PGP) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Intuitive, but security features come with a learning curve

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Generous free plan subscriptions available via Google One or Google Workspace

⭐⭐⭐ Free plan available subscriptions start at $5/month

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