We tested the top providers in Secure Email & Search Engines to help you make the right choice.
Our top picks based on specific use cases and needs.
An excellent choice for users looking for Encrypted Inbox with strong performance features and reliability.
9.4/10The leading private search engine that never tracks your searches, stores your history, or creates personal profiles used by over 100 million privacy-conscious users daily.
9.2/10The first independent private search engine with its own web index not relying on Google or Bing offering truly unbiased results with zero user tracking.
9.0/10An excellent choice for users looking for Power Users with strong performance features and reliability.
8.7/10An excellent choice for users looking for Unlimited Aliases with strong performance features and reliability.
8.5/10A German-based fully encrypted email service that encrypts everything including subject lines one of only two email providers that offer true end-to-end encryption.
8.5/10An eco-friendly encrypted email provider running on 100% green energy, requiring zero personal data to sign up and accepting anonymous cash payments for registration.
8.5/10A modern encrypted email service with Web3 integration, allowing crypto wallet login and offering generous free storage with built-in document editing capabilities.
8.3/10A Belgian privacy-focused email provider combining encrypted email with a full productivity suite including calendar, contacts, document editing, and group collaboration.
8.2/10An open-source metasearch engine aggregating privacy-respecting results from 70+ search engines can be self-hosted for complete control over your search infrastructure.
8.0/10Side-by-side comparison of all Secure Email & Search Engines providers we have tested.
| Provider | Overall | Safety | Value | Ease | Price | Best For | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proton Mail | 9.4 | 9.7 | 8.0 | 8.2 | Free / $4.99/mo | Encrypted Inbox | Review |
| DuckDuckGo Search | 9.2 | 8.8 | 9.8 | 9.2 | Free | Private Search Engine | Review |
| Brave Search | 9.0 | 8.5 | 9.8 | 8.8 | Free | Independent Search Index | Review |
| Fastmail | 8.7 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 8.0 | $3.00/mo | Power Users | Review |
| StartMail | 8.5 | 8.0 | 7.2 | 9.0 | $5.00/mo | Unlimited Aliases | Review |
| Tutanota (Tuta) | 8.5 | 9.0 | 8.8 | 7.8 | Free / $3.00/mo | Encrypted Email | Review |
| Posteo | 8.5 | 8.8 | 9.2 | 7.5 | $1.00/mo | Green Encrypted Email | Review |
| Skiff Mail | 8.3 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 8.5 | Free / $3.00/mo | Web3 Privacy Email | Review |
| Mailfence | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 8.0 | Free / $3.50/mo | Integrated Productivity | Review |
| Searx | 8.0 | 9.2 | 9.8 | 6.0 | Free | Self-Hosted Search | Review |
Every provider is evaluated across three dimensions:
The Total Score is a weighted average. Read our full methodology →