Mailvelope
The key to confidential communications.
Overview
Mailvelope is an open-source browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge that integrates OpenPGP encryption into popular webmail providers like Gmail, Outlook.com, and Yahoo. It allows users to encrypt, decrypt, and digitally sign emails directly within the webmail interface, making PGP more accessible to a wider audience. It also offers a business solution for managing keys across an organization.
✨ Key Features
- OpenPGP encryption for webmail
- Browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, Edge
- Integration with Gmail, Outlook.com, and others
- Key management (generate, import, export)
- Digital signatures
- Encrypted attachments
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Purely a browser extension, works on top of existing webmail
- Open-source and independently audited
- Seamless UI integration into the webmail interface
Unique Value: Mailvelope makes the power of OpenPGP encryption accessible and easy to use directly within your favorite webmail service, for free.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Gmail users sending end-to-end encrypted messages to other PGP users
- Organizations managing a central PGP key for corporate communication
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who are not comfortable with the concepts of PGP key management
- Enterprises needing automated, policy-based gateway encryption
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike standalone secure email providers, Mailvelope allows you to keep your existing email address and provider, adding a layer of strong, client-side encryption on top of it.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Business tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Full functionality for private users
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