CTemplar
Encrypted email from Iceland with a free invitation plan
- #8 of 10 in best secure email providers
- Free plan, paid upgrades
- Free to use
- Web
Ranked 8 of 10 in best secure email providers
Iceland-based email with anonymous sign-up and a free membership granted by invitation. Paid tiers start at $8 a month, and the site describes strong encryption without naming a protocol.
Best for Anonymous users who can get an invitation
About CTemplar
CTemplar describes itself as armored email for people who want anonymous use. Its homepage says the service supports anonymous usage, does not stockpile personal data, and uses strong encryption for messages.
The company says Iceland has strong privacy laws that allow anonymous usage. Its pricing page lists a Free membership that is granted by invitation, and paid tiers named Prime, Knight, Marshal and Champion from $8 a month. The site states a 14-day money-back guarantee on memberships.
Key features
- Anonymous sign-up
- Iceland-based service
- Free membership by invitation
- Paid tiers from $8 a month
- 14-day money-back guarantee
Strengths
- Based in Iceland, under the privacy law the site describes
- Free membership by invitation
Limits
- The free membership needs an invitation
- Paid tiers start at $8 a month
Where CTemplar ranks
How CTemplar compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Encryption | Hosting base | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#6 Runbox | 83.0 | Subscription | Web | PGP-compatible, full disk at rest | Norway (Oslo) | No |
#7 mailbox.org | 81.5 | Subscription | Web | Encryption at rest and in transit | Germany (data centers) | No |
| #8CTemplar | 80.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | Web | Strong encryption, per its homepage | Iceland, per its homepage | Yes |
#9 Disroot | 76.5 | Free | Web | SSL transport; PGP via Mailvelope | Hosted in the Netherlands, per its terms of service | Yes |
#10 Hushmail | 74.0 | Subscription | WebiOSAndroid | OpenPGP and SSL | Headquarters and operations in Vancouver, Canada | No |
The full comparison table for best secure email providers has all 10 products.
Alternatives to CTemplar
All 9 alternatives
Proton MailIs open source; also runs on iOS, Android, macOS.
TutaIs open source; also runs on iOS, Android, Windows.
MailfenceAlso runs on iOS, Android.
StartMailDutch encrypted email with PGP and custom domains
PosteoAd-free email from a Berlin lab with anonymous registration- RunboxNorway-hosted email with browser PGP support and renewable power
Questions about CTemplar
- Is CTemplar free?
- CTemplar can be used without paying: Free membership by invitation; paid tiers from $8 a month. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is CTemplar open source?
- No. CTemplar is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does CTemplar support?
- CTemplar is available on: Web.
- What is CTemplar best for?
- Anonymous users who can get an invitation. In our ranking of secure email providers it is number 8 of 10 with a score of 80.0.
- What are the best alternatives to CTemplar?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Proton Mail, Tuta, Mailfence, StartMail.
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