What is Mailfence?
Mailfence is a provider of encrypted email services that employs OpenPGP-based encryption along with digital signatures for enhanced security. It boasts an array of features that facilitate collaboration while ensuring both security and convenience are maintained. Users can securely store and edit documents through Mailfence Document, and sharing these documents with teammates is as simple as a single button press. Additionally, the Mailfence Calendar helps users manage tasks, meetings, events, and other vital information efficiently. The Contacts feature allows for the storage of contact information and the creation of mailing lists, which enhances overall productivity. Designed with full interoperability in mind, Mailfence can be synced seamlessly with various services. Furthermore, it offers fully customizable whitelabel versions of its interface, catering to diverse branding needs. In a commitment to online privacy, Mailfence contributes 15% of its PRO subscription revenue to organizations like IFF or EDRI. This dedication to supporting privacy advocacy is a testament to Mailfence's values.
Pricing
$25/month/user-Ultra plan
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Mailfence Categories and Features
Email Security Software
Email Management Software
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A good alternative to gmail
Date: Jun 10 2024SummaryA nice experience till now, no complains so far. Would recommend this product to everyone who is tired of Google's tracking.
PositiveIt is very easy to use, and incase, you are stuck somewhere, they also have blogs detailing the entire encryption process. I have purchased the base plan for now, but I think I will stick to Mailfence service.
NegativeThe mobile app does not support all the features that the desktop interface has, but it is still good enough.
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Recommend using Mailfence
Date: Nov 06 2024SummaryI have been using Mailfence for quite some time, never had any problems with it and it fits my needs. Great support system. Recommend it.
PositiveGreat collaboration and communication features. It also makes it easy to communicate with any other email server
NegativeAs of right now, I don't have anything to complain
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User friendly interface, cohesive workspace
Date: May 16 2024SummaryOverall, I've been having a smooth experience with Mailfence. Their customer support team is responsive and consistently provided prompt and helpful solutions to any doubts or questions I've had.
PositiveThe user friendly interface made setting up my account, a smooth experience. Mailfence offers a wide range of features and creates a cohesive workspace, which is a major advantage.
NegativeSome features are currently missing from the mobile app.
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Recommend using Mailfence
Updated: Feb 28 2023SummaryMailfence is a great alternative to Gmail and it has several features that I was looking for like documents and contacts. Definitely would recommend using Mailfence.
PositiveProvide end to end encryption and other great security features. Easy to create an account and features are easy and nice to use.
NegativeInterface is a bit plain. Fonts and size of text could be improved. Sharing documents outside the tool is difficult.
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Great for your email needs
Date: Feb 27 2023SummaryThis is definitely my go to when it comes to email. Great support, they solved my problem efficiently without problem. Most of the functions I need are there and everything is intuitive.
PositiveGood security features without being too intrusive, also very easy to use and light weight. No ads or unnecessary clutter which I truly appreciate.
NegativeLimited number of recipients when sending email, you can upgrade it but you have to pay.
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Highly recommended
Date: Mar 07 2023SummaryDefinitely recommend using Mailfence. It truly provides end to end encryption and has an integrated digital signature that is great for security and privacy.
PositiveEasy to use and has great security features. Has many useful tools like documents, messages and calendars.
NegativeOverall design of the main menu could be improved.
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USER FRIENDLY
Date: Oct 12 2022SummaryI would highly recommend the service to anyone who is looking to make a change to a more secure option of an email server.
PositiveI got tired of receiving spam from pages I had never even been with and didn’t realize how unsafe my old email was, I tried Mailfence because the server is based where I’m from, and I have to say I’ve been surprised as to how easy it was.
NegativeAs of now, I don't have anything to complain about.
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Super privacy and service
Date: Jun 18 2022SummaryI would recommend this service based on my first few weeks of experience.
For the money this is a great service and enhances not only the user experience but privacy too through use of state of the art encryption technologies.PositiveGreat and responsive customer service. Fair behaviour towards customer and super helpful.
Super easy to set up IMAP account in thunderbird and good explanation and assistance with PGP encryption. I feel safer using this service now.NegativeNothing so far. There is nothing negative to say about this service. I made a small mistake with adding credit balance and the guys fixed this in less than a day. What more can you ask for?
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Security, Simplicity, Smart Features, and Service
Date: May 20 2022SummaryExcellent overall experience. I would have preferred if the interface had walked me through the setup step by step, but maybe that was just "me."
PositiveI have used Mailfence for a year now and have been super pleased. I have the Entry plan...one step up from the free version, which I think I got because it let me have aliases. The trigger for me to leave earthlink after 20+ years and switch specifically to Mailfence was Mailfence pointing out to me their use of TLS/SSL Connection Security, which solved the "does not support encrypted password" messages I suddenly had started getting when using my earthlink email service. I also like that I got to create my own 10 aliases, as opposed to goofy aliases that earthlink had picked for me, and doing it was super easy. And Mailfence costs half of what I had been paying for Earthlink. And instead of getting into shouting matches with Earthlink's customer service, now I get pleasant exchanges with people who listen. They told me it's possible to arrange for a phone call, which seems a bit tricky, but so far emails have worked out great. I even prefer email to phone calls since it gives me a documented knowledge base.
NegativeSetup was a bit non-intuitive to me. It was also a bit tricky achieving what I was used to....having email come into different aliases and end up in different buckets. But once I understood the system, by using filters, it felt easy-peasy.
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Mailfence Is My ProtonMail Replacement
Date: Feb 03 2022SummaryProfessional, easy to set up, first-rate tech support and all the features I require and it works perfectly on all of my devices.
PositiveI have been a long-time premium user of ProtonMail and its desktop and IMAP functions have worked well. However, I have had issues with the Android app and neither tech support or the sub-Reddit have been able to help me out, so I went looking for an end to end encrypted alternative.
The shortlist consisted of mailbox.org, Posteo and Mailfence. Many years ago I worked on a project for the European Commission and as Mailfence was Belgium-based I asked a former colleague who lives in the country was the company and its service secure and reputable. Both came back affirmative, so I signed up for a year with the basic premium version.
I am not a huge fan of browser-based email systems. Also, spending more time away from the desktop, it was important to find a service that had bombproof IMAP and SMTP for Aqua Mail on my Android devices. Set up was simplicity itself, as was putting it on my desktop third-party email clients Postbox and Mailbird.
Mailfence also has a calendar and document storage area, although neither works on remote devices, this was not an issue for me.
What I found outstanding was due to operator error (me) I was locked out of my account due to a 2FA issue. I fired off an email to Mailfence support and after answering some pretty in-depth questions (top notch security) I was back up and running in around an hour. Unbeatable service.
This was a clincher and I have no problem in now spending time switching relevant services and website logins to Mailfence.NegativeNothing has been discovered as yet and due to the positive reviews from experts, I do not expect to find any. However, due to a very positive experience with their tech support, if something does arise, I am sure the tech team will resolve them swiftly.
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Great alternative to G-suite
Date: Mar 06 2022SummaryReliable service that has everything I need and even more. After deciding to switch from Google services because of their security issues, Mailfence was an easy alternative to choose because of their secure and friendly services.
PositiveEasy to set up your account after having used Google for so long. The pricing is very competitive for the number of services they’re offering, Messages, Documents, Calendar. Very strong security system with great customer support. While I couldn’t sync my contacts from another account, an email to them solved it by the end of the day.
NegativeNo major issues discovered until now. The website might seem a bit crowded at the beginning but after getting used to it, it feels very intuitive.
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Great professionalism and empathy!
Date: Mar 04 2022SummaryDue to my lack of a technical knowledge, I had some troubles with the creation of a new account; the people @Mailfence were very supportive and helpful from A to Z of the whole process.
Do not hesitate to contact them with any questions, comments or concerns regarding the technical issues; these people are REAL professionals and open to help!PositiveProfessionalism and empathy.
The team @Mailfence is above any expectations!
A BIG and heartfelt THANK YOU for your outstanding support with my registration!NegativeNone.
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The best email alternative for a company
Date: Aug 30 2022SummaryMy company has been using G-Suite services for years when they decided the service would no longer be free. We had to quickly find an alternative for our clients and, fortunately, the Mailfence team was able to help us, and we managed to make the transition before being charged by Google. I would say I really appreciate how simple it was and I am fully satisfied with the different features (the Calendar, the chat...). It is a true alternative that worked well for us.
PositiveI really enjoyed the contact with the Mailfence team and how simple the service is to use with all the different features.
NegativeI don't really have any cons to say about the service.
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If you're into privacy, consider Mailfence
Date: Feb 20 2022SummaryIf you're into privacy, check Mailfence. It's a great competitor with other privacy-respecting e-mail providers, like ProtonMail, for example.
PositivePrivacy: Mailfence collects so little data compared with Google, Facebook and other giants in the market, and it doesn't sell or share your data.
Encryption: Mailfence recommends you use a strong password, 2 Factor Authentication and PGP, it even has a PGP key generator, where they make your PGP key and uploads it to a server (if you would like to).NegativeThe interface looks a bit off for me, they haven't introduced dark mode until recently, but you'll get accustomed with it.
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Great alternative to Big Tech emails
Date: Jan 19 2022SummaryWhile I wish there was an app to install and give me consistent notifications, the web app on mobile is good and on PC it's great. The extra cloud storage and calendar functions are awesome, if restrictive in the free version. Do highly recommend overall.
PositiveThe security, transparency, and reliability are great. Love the fact that I have options other than Gmail and Outlook.
NegativeNo android app available, even on F-Droid.
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Free version's calendar is a bit too restrictive.
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Valuable service
Date: Jan 25 2022SummaryIn conclusion i feel very safe and secure with Mailfence. A great experience and great value.
PositiveComparing the fees paid to the services provided, i think the package is very valuable. They serve me the best just by paying less than half of what other professional companies are offering.
NegativeSome features are only used with Mailfence subscribers which is not a good thing. If I want to use these features with friends or colleges, they will have to subscribe.
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Encrypted security mail service
Date: Jan 27 2022SummaryHigh security encrypted mail service that takes care of your privacy.
PositiveGreat tool kit that replaces the G-suit. Variety of features starting from calendar, documents, contacts and many more.
NegativeHaven’t detected any cons yet.
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Great service
Date: Apr 30 2021SummaryAfter 3 companies, only Mailfence was able to do this import perfectly. Great service, great product.
PositiveAfter using Gmail for longtime, with our server mail, we decided to move to protected and scripted emails. But the import go our hundreds of folders and thousands of emails (10Gb) showed to be the impossible mission.
NegativeWe don't see any cons. All the experience until now is great.
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From Gmail to Mailfence
Date: Jun 28 2021SummaryVery good, especially the security, and the high quality, informative support. It's still in its infancy so there's room for strong growth.
PositiveHigh security email system, no tracking, no watching, no frills but so what? I'm happy with this product and its design.
NegativeThe lack of choice about interface design but it's ok.
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Very satisfied.
Date: Sep 29 2021SummaryOverall, I very satisfied with the services. It's an option where my emails are not spammed. I enjoy using it.
PositiveThe support I received when I need to resolve a problem is very satisfactory.
They kept helping me until the problem is resolved which is lacking in some groups.NegativeOnce in a while I do need help in finding things within the site.
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