Aster Mail
9.2#1 in email providersFrom $2.42 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitAster Mail vs Riseup Email
Riseup Email
7.3#11 in private email servicesFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Aster Mail | Riseup Email |
|---|---|---|
| End-to-end encryption | Yes | Riseup says its email is not end-to-end or client encrypted unless users add Mailvelope or another OpenPGP solution. |
| Founded | 2026 | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Orlando, Florida, United States | Lacey, Washington, USA |
Aster Mail plans
- FreeFree
- Star$2.42 a month
- Nova$7.25 a month
- Supernova$14.50 a month
Riseup Email plans
- Riseup EmailFree
Pick Aster Mail if…
Aster Mail may suit people seeking an open-source email service with encrypted mail between Aster accounts and desktop mail app access. It also has import options for users moving from named providers or other IMAP services.
Pick Riseup Email if…
It may suit activists and allies seeking movement-run email and willing to obtain an invite. Users who need old messages should be prepared to keep their own copies.