Neir
8.5#3 in secure email providersFrom $51 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitNeir vs OwnMail
What both publish
| Fact | Neir | OwnMail |
|---|---|---|
| Aliases | Free accounts include 10 random aliases, while Pro removes the alias limit and allows custom aliases and the neir.io domain. | Users can create unlimited aliases and send and receive using any alias. |
| Encryption | Neir encrypts webmail message-body copies and attachments to the account’s OpenPGP key, while incoming mail still arrives over SMTP in the open. | The site says emails use hybrid RSA and ML-KEM-768 encryption. |
| End-to-end encryption | No | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Mailbox storage | 5 | 10 |
| Product | Neir provides private email through webmail, a desktop app, mail clients, Tor and a no-JavaScript webmail. | OwnMail describes itself as a private, encrypted email service with user-controlled keys and an AI agent. |
Neir plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$4.99 a month
- Pro 3-month prepay$14.97, paid once
- Pro 6-month prepay$27, paid once
- Pro 12-month prepay$51 a year
OwnMail plans
- Essential$4.99 a month
- Pro$9.99 a month
- Free—
Pick Neir if…
Neir may suit people seeking email across web, desktop, and standard mail clients, including users who value OpenPGP encryption for webmail copies. It is less suitable for those who require Neir to provide end-to-end encryption for ordinary email or need to send externally on the free plan.
Pick OwnMail if…
It may suit privacy-conscious individuals, freelancers, small business owners, journalists, activists, families, and people switching from Gmail. The free tier is an option for basic use, while heavier mailbox history or AI use may point to a paid plan.