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# Compare Virtru vs Proton Mail

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> Detailed comparison between Virtru and Proton Mail. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Virtru | Proton Mail |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 38 | 122 |
| **Starting Price** | US$119.00 | US$6.99 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Virtru

Virtru offers end-to-end email and data encryption products that support HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, ITAR, CJIS, NIST, FERPA and CCMC compliance and integrates seamlessly into the platforms you already use.

### Proton Mail

We serve security-conscious organizations. Some examples are health care professionals, non-profit organizations, professional services firms, governmental bodies.

## Key features

### Virtru

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Audit Planning
- Compliance Management
- Dashboard
- Data Security
- Email Attachment Protection
- Email Filtering
- Encryption
- HIPAA Compliant
- Identity Verification
- Policy Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Third-Party Integrations
- Threat Protection
- Threat Response
- Vendor Management
- Whitelisting/Blacklisting

### Proton Mail

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Compliance Management
- Data Security
- Email Attachment Protection
- Email Filtering
- Email Management
- Encryption
- HIPAA Compliant
- Reporting/Analytics
- Third-Party Integrations
- Threat Protection
- Threat Response
- Whitelisting/Blacklisting

## Links

- [View Virtru Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/177617/virtru)
- [View Proton Mail Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/201276/protonmail)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/177617/201276/virtru/vs/protonmail)

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