Hi guys!

I’m looking for a Proton alternative. So far I’ve seen these two recommended. I was wondering what are the pros/cons of each? Seems Tutanota offers more bang for the buck in mailbox size etc, but I’m not sure. I’d also like to have a better integration with Android, because Proton’s email/calendar apps suck big time.

Thanks!

  • @[email protected]OP
    1•3 days ago

    Thanks I really appreciate elaborated comments about both. I think I’m going to skip the Tuta encryption for now. While it has a way of keeping it encrypted for the destination, it involves the final user having to click some links in order to open the encrypted mail. I mean…I think most of the people I’d write to would hate having to do extra steps just to see an email I wrote. So I guess I’d have to stick to unencripted, and then the advantage is kinda lost. I’d like a fully encrypted mailbox, yeah, but not at the cost of making it incompatible with any other app or email standards. I guess I didn’t have a great experience with Proton apps for Android.

    Don’t take me wrong, I’d love to have a fully encrypted mailbox, but not by making it all cumbersome.

    • @eramsethEnglish
      1•7 hours ago

      Well, tuta encrypts at rest as well, meaning the data is encrypted in their storage even when the emails sent and received are not using their secure/confidential encryption.

      Realistically, any secure email system with encryption is going to require extra steps by the recipient. Having them click a link and enter a password isn’t that cumbersome in my opinion (versus dealing with pgp keys and such)