Private-Mail
Private-Mail combines encrypted email with cloud file storage and file sharing.
What Private-Mail is
Private-Mail combines encrypted email with cloud file storage and file sharing. Email uses end-to-end OpenPGP encryption, and the service says keys remain on the user's device rather than its servers. SecureShare encrypts files locally before upload and decrypts them on the recipient's device; files in the synced folder use AES-256 encryption. The service also lists a calendar, tasks, notes, bulk import, search, and email aliases. Mobile calendar and contact syncing works on iOS and Android, but is disabled by default. Business plans offer custom domains and logos with POP3, IMAP, and SMTP support. GroupShare adds shared file storage, contacts, and calendar features for teams. Apps are listed for Windows, macOS, Debian- and Red Hat-based Linux, Android, and iOS, and the service works in web browsers. The site advertises 24/7 support through phone, live chat, and tickets. Listed plans include Standard Plan at $8.95 a month, PrivateMail Pro at $15.95 a month, and Business Pro and Business GroupShare at $64.95 a month each. The downloads page lists desktop releases dated June 14, 2021.
Good
- Email uses end-to-end OpenPGP encryption.
- Synced-folder files use AES-256 encryption.
- Available on mobile, desktop, Linux, and web.
- GroupShare offers shared files, contacts, and calendar.
- Advertises 24/7 phone, live chat, and ticket support.
Watch out
- Mobile calendar and contact sync is disabled by default.
- Listed desktop releases date to June 14, 2021.
- Standard Plan costs $8.95 a month.
- Business plans cost $64.95 a month.
Who it suits
It suits people seeking encrypted email alongside cloud file storage and sharing. Teams may consider GroupShare, while businesses can use plans that include custom domains and mail protocol support.
Verdict
Private-Mail brings encrypted email and file sharing together with calendar and team features. Check the plan allowances and enable mobile syncing if you need calendar or contact synchronization on a phone.
Plans and prices
From Private-Mail's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Plan | $8.95 a month | 5 email aliases · 10GB encrypted email storage · 10GB encrypted cloud storage · SecureShare · priority support · $ 8 95/monthly |
| PrivateMail Pro | $15.95 a month | 20 email aliases · 20GB encrypted email storage · 20GB encrypted cloud storage · SecureShare · priority support · $ 15 95/monthly |
| Business GroupShare | $64.95 a month | 10 email accounts · 20 email aliases · 100GB email storage · 100GB file storage · account collaboration · shared contacts, calendar, and cloud storage · $ 64 95/monthly |
| Business Pro | $64.95 a month | 10 email accounts · 20 email aliases · 100GB email storage · 100GB file storage · custom domain · POP3, IMAP, SMTP · $ 64 95/monthly |
The facts
Each one read from Private-Mail's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Business email
- Business plans include custom domains and logos, and list POP3, IMAP, and SMTP support.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Compliance claims
- The business page describes the service as HIPAA compliant and GDPR compliant.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Contacts and calendar sync
- Mobile calendar and contacts syncing works with iOS and Android, and mobile sync is disabled by default.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Custom domain
- Yeschecked 15 Sep 2026
- Download currency
- The downloads page lists desktop releases dated June 14, 2021, and the newest listed Android direct APK dated March 10, 2025.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Email aliases
- 5checked 15 Sep 2026
- Email encryption
- The service uses end-to-end OpenPGP encryption for email.checked 7 Oct 2026
- End-to-end encryption
- Yeschecked 15 Sep 2026
- File storage
- The encrypted cloud storage feature uses AES-256 encryption for files in the synced folder.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Local keys
- Private-Mail says OpenPGP keys are stored locally on the user's device and are not stored on its servers.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Mailbox storage
- 10checked 15 Sep 2026
- Privacy policy
- The privacy policy says Private-Mail is based in the United States and was last updated December 25, 2019.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- Private-Mail provides encrypted email and cloud file storage with file sharing.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Productivity features
- The service lists calendar, tasks, notes, bulk import, search, and email aliases among its features.checked 7 Oct 2026
- SecureShare
- SecureShare encrypts files locally with OpenPGP before upload and decrypts them locally for the recipient.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site advertises 24/7 support and provides phone, live chat, and ticket support options.checked 7 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 15 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform availability
- The downloads page lists apps for Windows, macOS, Debian and Red Hat based Linux, Android, and iOS; the site also says the service works in web browsers.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Team collaboration
- GroupShare provides shared file storage, contacts, and calendar features for teams.checked 7 Oct 2026
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