European Alternatives to iCloud Mail
Apple email service integrated with the iCloud ecosystem.
iCloud Mail Features
- 5 GB shared with iCloud
- iCloud Drive integrated
- Apple Calendar integrated
- Proprietary source code
- Data accessible by Apple
- Encryption in transit only
Price: Free (5 GB shared) / iCloud+ from 0,99€/month
Why leave iCloud Mail?
- iCloud backups are not end-to-end encrypted by default: Apple can access them
- Upon court order, Apple must provide your data to American authorities
- Advanced Data Protection (full encryption) must be manually enabled
- Your data is subject to US laws, even if you are in Europe
- Apple keeps the decryption keys for your backups by default
Recommended : Proton Mail
End-to-end encrypted email based in Switzerland. Leader in email privacy.
Country : CH
Compatibility Scores
- Migration : 75/100
- GDPR : 100/100
- Features : 80/100
- Overall Score : 85/100
Proton Mail Features
- 1 GB free storage
- Proton Drive integrated
- Encrypted Proton Calendar
- Open source code
- Zero tracking, zero ads
- End-to-end encryption
Price: Free (1 GB) / Plus at 3,99€/month / Unlimited at 9,99€/month
Why this choice?
Leaving the Apple ecosystem is challenging, but Proton Mail makes it easier. Proton apps work perfectly on iOS and macOS, and Proton aliases replace iCloud's Hide My Email feature. You gain end-to-end encryption that even Apple can't read, while keeping a smooth experience on your Apple devices.
Switch from iCloud Mail to Proton Mail
Strengths
- More free storage than iCloud
- Superior encryption
- Multi-platform
Weaknesses
- Loss of Apple integration
- No free Hide My Email equivalent
All Alternatives
- Proton Mail (CH) — Score : 85/100 (Recommended)
- Tuta (DE) — Score : 77/100
- Infomaniak Mail (CH) — Score : 82/100