Sovereign Alternatives to Gmail
by Google (US)
Gmail is the world's largest email service with over 1.8 billion users, operated by Google. Emails are scanned for advertising purposes and stored on US infrastructure.
Why switch?
- Emails processed and stored on US infrastructure
- Content scanning for advertising and AI training
- Deep integration into Google ecosystem
- No self-hosting option
3 sovereign alternatives
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Mailbox.org
7 Sovereignty Score Email & CalendarPrivacy-focused email provider from Berlin with integrated cloud office, calendar, and address book. Runs on 100% green energy with servers exclusively in Germany.
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Proton Mail
6.5 Sovereignty Score Email & CalendarEncrypted email service based in Switzerland with zero-access encryption. Part of the Proton ecosystem including calendar, drive, and VPN services.
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Tuta
6.5 Sovereignty Score Email & CalendarEnd-to-end encrypted email and calendar service from Germany. Encrypts the entire mailbox including contacts and calendars with a focus on privacy and GDPR compliance.
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