Mailvelope Business
Email encryption software
Email security software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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€25.20 per user per year
Free Trial
Free version unavailable
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- Banking and insurance
- Media and communications
- Professional services (engineering, legal, consulting, etc.)
What is Mailvelope Business
Mailvelope Business is an OpenPGP-based email encryption solution that integrates with common webmail services through a browser extension and a managed business offering. It is used by organizations that need end-to-end encryption for email content and attachments while continuing to use existing mail providers. The product focuses on client-side encryption and key management workflows rather than operating a separate hosted mailbox service.
OpenPGP-based end-to-end encryption
Mailvelope Business uses OpenPGP to encrypt and decrypt messages on the client side, which supports end-to-end encryption when both parties use compatible keys. This approach can fit organizations that want encryption without migrating to a new email hosting platform. It also supports encrypting content before it leaves the user’s browser, reducing reliance on server-side controls.
Works with existing webmail
The browser-extension model allows users to keep using established webmail interfaces while adding encryption capabilities. This can reduce change management compared with adopting a new mail client or switching to a dedicated encrypted email provider. It is particularly relevant for teams standardized on browser-based email workflows.
Business key management features
The business offering is designed to add administrative capabilities around key provisioning and organizational use, which is often required for enterprise deployment. Centralized management can help standardize encryption practices across users and reduce ad hoc key handling. This is a differentiator versus purely individual-focused PGP tooling.
Extension-dependent user experience
Because encryption is delivered through a browser extension, functionality and user experience depend on supported browsers and webmail UI changes. Organizations may need to manage extension deployment, updates, and compatibility testing. This can be more operationally complex than gateway-based email security tools that operate server-side.
PGP interoperability and onboarding
OpenPGP workflows require key exchange, verification, and user training, which can slow adoption for non-technical recipients. External recipients who do not already use PGP may face friction compared with portal-based secure message delivery. Mismanaged keys can lead to lost access to encrypted content.
Not a full email security suite
Mailvelope Business primarily addresses encryption and key management rather than broad email security controls. Capabilities such as advanced phishing protection, malware scanning, and policy-based email threat defense typically require additional tools. Buyers looking for an all-in-one email security platform may need complementary products.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mailvelope Business — Monthly billing | €3.00 per user/month (1–49); volume discounts: 50–99: €2.85; 100–199: €2.70; 200–399: €2.55; 400+: €2.40 | Google Workspace integration; Outlook 365 for Web (coming soon); Nextcloud; key management; attachment encryption; per-user active licensing; auto-renewable; cancel anytime; 14-day free trial available. |
| Mailvelope Business — Annual billing | €32.40 per user/year (1–49) (effective €2.70/month); volume discounts: 50–99: €30.60 (≈€2.55/mo); 100–199: €28.80 (≈€2.40/mo); 200–399: €27.00 (≈€2.25/mo); 400+: €25.20 (≈€2.10/mo) | Same features as monthly; up to ~30% discount at highest volumes vs monthly; 14-day free trial (no payment data required); pricing and volume tiers published on official site. |
Seller details
Mailvelope GmbH
Germany (city unspecified)
Private
https://www.mailvelope.com/
https://x.com/mailvelope
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mailvelope/
