Secure email that protects your privacy
Open Source
E2E Encrypted
Zero Knowledge
Gmail
Ubiquitous but not private
Audited
Free / $6/user
Free for personal. Workspace from $6/user/month.
Quick Specs
| Open Source | ✗ No |
|---|---|
| E2E Encrypted | ✗ No |
| Zero Knowledge | ✗ No |
| Self-Hostable | ✗ No |
| No Logs Policy | ✗ No |
| Audited | ✓ Yes |
| Jurisdiction | United States |
| Pricing | Freemium |
About Gmail
Gmail is the most widely used email service globally. While convenient and reliable, it is not designed for privacy. Google has full access to email content and uses it for profiling.
Best For
Users who prioritize convenience over privacy and are not handling sensitive communications
Security Considerations
A tool is only as effective as its implementation. Consider these factors:
- Configuration matters: Default settings may not match your threat model. Review security options carefully.
- Training is essential: Tools protect nothing if your team doesn't use them correctly or consistently.
- Integration points: Consider how this tool connects with your existing systems and what data flows between them.
- Continuity planning: Ensure you have backup access methods and know the recovery process.
Need help implementing this securely? Take our free assessment or book a discovery call.
Google has full access to email content. Data used for advertising profiles. Not suitable for sensitive communications.
⚠️ Note: Google scans email for advertising. Subject to US legal requests including FISA. Data combined across Google services for profiling. Confidential Mode is not true encryption.
Score Breakdown
🔒
Data Access
2/20
Can the provider access your data?
👁️
Transparency
8/20
Can security claims be verified?
🎛️
Control
8/15
Do you own and control your data?
⚖️
Jurisdiction
3/15
What legal protections apply?
💰
Business Model
0/20
Are incentives aligned with privacy?
📊
Track Record
7/10
History of security and trust
💰 Business Model
Ad-supported free tier. Business model depends on data collection for ad targeting.
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