Domailo vs Proton Mail
Quick answer: Proton Mail prioritizes privacy, with end-to-end encryption, and charges per user. Domailo charges per organization: one price for the whole team. If end-to-end encryption is a requirement, Proton is the choice; if the goal is organizing the team's mailboxes at a fixed price, Domailo is simpler.
Side by side
| Criterion | Domailo | Proton Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Per organization: one price for the team, with limits on people, mailboxes and domains | Per user, in dollars or euros |
| Contract | Monthly plans with no lock-in or annual paid upfront (12 months for the price of 10), with a 30-day trial and card after domain verification | Monthly, annual or 24 months |
| Domains | Several domains in the same account: 1, 3 or 10 depending on the plan | 3 domains on Mail Essentials |
| Shared mailboxes | A mailbox can be linked to several people, each with their own login | Not stated on the pricing page consulted |
| Access | Browser, on desktop and phone; no IMAP/POP or native app for now | Its own apps; IMAP through Proton Bridge |
| Other apps | Email only | On Workspace: storage, calendar and VPN |
How much does it cost for your team?
Monthly estimate considering one mailbox per person, on the entry plan of each service (Mail Essentials: $6.99 per user, annual plan; US$ 7.99 monthly).
| People | Domailo | Proton Mail |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $5 (Startup) | $13.98 |
| 5 | $9 (Essential) | $34.95 |
| 20 | $19 (Team) | $139.80 |
Other Proton Mail plans
- Workspace Standard: $12.99 per user, annual plan; US$ 14.99 monthly · 1 TB per user, 15 domains
When should you choose each one?
Domailo makes more sense if…
- You prefer a short price list: three plans per organization, monthly or annual.
- The focus is organizing shared mailboxes and team access.
- A fixed price per organization makes more sense than a price per user.
Proton Mail makes more sense if…
- End-to-end encryption is a requirement.
- You need dedicated apps or IMAP.
- The company wants a privacy bundle with VPN and storage.
Strengths and limitations of Proton Mail
Strengths
- End-to-end encryption.
- Several domains already on the entry plan.
- Its own apps, and it works with Outlook, Thunderbird and Apple Mail through Proton Bridge.
Limitations for small teams
- Billing in foreign currency, subject to exchange rates and taxes.
- IMAP only through Proton Bridge.
- Higher per-user price than hosting providers.
How do you switch from Proton Mail to Domailo?
- Create your organization on Domailo and add the domain (the domain registration stays where it is).
- Create the mailboxes with the same addresses you use today and link the people on the team.
- Replace the MX, SPF and DKIM records in the DNS with the ones shown in the Domailo dashboard; from then on, new messages arrive on Domailo.
- Keep the Proton Mail account active for a few days to consult or export the history: Domailo does not import old messages.
Already decided to leave? See the Proton Mail alternative guide.
Frequently asked questions
Does Proton Mail charge in dollars?
Yes. On the page consulted, the business plans appear in dollars, euros or Swiss francs, per user: Mail Essentials costs US$ 6.99 per user a month on the annual plan and US$ 7.99 on the monthly one.
Does Domailo have end-to-end encryption?
No. Domailo isolates each organization's data and controls access per person and per mailbox, but does not offer end-to-end encryption like Proton.
How many domains can I use?
On Proton Mail Essentials, 3 domains. On Domailo, 1, 3 or 10 domains, depending on the plan.