Proton Mail vs Tencent Exmail

Proton Mail7.1Visit Tencent Exmail6.7Visit

Higher score Proton Mail #6 in Business Email Hosting 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Proton Mail

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Tencent Exmail #8 in Business Email Hosting 6.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Tencent Exmail

• Proton Mail fits best

  Privacy-first email users

• Tencent Exmail fits best

  Organizations needing strong mail administration

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Side by side

Feature	Proton Mail 7.1/10 Visit ↗	Tencent Exmail 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.1	6.7
Ranking	#6 in Business Email Hosting	#8 in Business Email Hosting
Best for	Privacy-first email users	Organizations needing strong mail administration
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$3.99/user/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Integrations	4 integrations	6 integrations
Features Proton Mail 0/3 · Tencent Exmail 2/3
Admin controls	Not published	✓ (best)
Shared mailboxes	Not published	Not published
Archiving & retention	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
Mailbox storage	15 GB	Not published
Aliases included	Not published	Not published
Security controls	Not published	Advanced
Our review
Pros	Encrypts messages between Proton Mail users and stored mailbox content. Mail Plus adds a custom domain, 15 GB storage, and 10 aliases. Web, desktop, and mobile access, plus Bridge for desktop email clients.	Basic includes 1 GB mailboxes and unlimited email accounts. Archiving, backup rules, approval workflows, and mail recall support oversight. IP restrictions, role-based administration, and open APIs extend control.
Cons	The Free plan is limited to 1 GB, one user, and one encrypted address. Custom email domains require a paid plan. Business administration and integrations are narrower than some alternatives.	Basic mailbox capacity is limited to 1 GB. Professional account pricing is not directly comparable across purchase units. Shared mailboxes are not explicitly described.
Our verdict	Proton Mail is an encrypted email service for individuals, families, and organizations that put privacy first. It encrypts messages between Proton Mail users and uses zero-access encryption for stored mailbox messages and attachments.… Read the review →	Tencent Exmail provides custom-domain business email for organizations that need administrative oversight as well as everyday mail. Its Basic plan is free and includes 1 GB mailbox capacity, unlimited email accounts, mail backup and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Proton Mail — where it wins

  • Encrypts messages between Proton Mail users and stored mailbox content.
  • Mail Plus adds a custom domain, 15 GB storage, and 10 aliases.
  • Web, desktop, and mobile access, plus Bridge for desktop email clients.

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan is limited to 1 GB, one user, and one encrypted address.
  • Custom email domains require a paid plan.
  • Business administration and integrations are narrower than some alternatives.

• Tencent Exmail — where it wins

  • Basic includes 1 GB mailboxes and unlimited email accounts.
  • Archiving, backup rules, approval workflows, and mail recall support oversight.
  • IP restrictions, role-based administration, and open APIs extend control.

  Where it doesn't

  • Basic mailbox capacity is limited to 1 GB.
  • Professional account pricing is not directly comparable across purchase units.
  • Shared mailboxes are not explicitly described.

• Proton Mail7.1/10 · Free plan

  A privacy-focused email service with a free tier and paid custom-domain support.

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• Tencent Exmail6.7/10 · Free plan

  A free business-mail tier with archiving, approval workflows, and administrative controls.

  Visit Tencent ExmailFull verdict →