Yes, loading images manually is a chore. But that friction is the price of privacy—and for millions of users, it is a price worth paying.
I’ve spent the last month using the Proton Mail web app as my primary driver. Here is my unfiltered take on the interface, the encryption, the pain points, and the "wow" moments. Logging into mail.proton.me feels refreshingly anti-Google. There are no blinking promotions, no "social" tabs trying to algorithmically sort your life, and zero ads. protonmail web app
| Feature | Proton Mail Web | Gmail Web | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Basic (subject, sender, body text) | Full AI-powered predictive search | | Offline Mode | Beta (requires dedicated app/bridge) | Native | | Calendar | Built-in (encrypted, basic) | Deep integration (smart scheduling) | | Filters/Sieve | Advanced (Sieve scripting allowed) | Visual rule builder | | Attachments | 25MB standard (up to 100MB paid) | 25MB (expands to Drive) | Yes, loading images manually is a chore