Proton: Privacy by default
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Proton is a community-owned ecosystem of end-to-end encrypted apps for secure email, calendar, VPN, cloud storage, password management, documents, and more, built for privacy-conscious individuals, professionals, and organizations worldwide.
🚀 Overview
Proton provides a full suite of privacy-by-default services that keep your data under your control with automatic end-to-end and zero-access encryption. Founded in 2014 by scientists who met at CERN, Proton started with encrypted email and has grown into a comprehensive privacy ecosystem including VPN, drive, pass, and collaborative tools—all accessible with one account across devices. Based in Switzerland, it leverages strong privacy laws, funds itself through subscriptions without ads or data sales, and is governed by the nonprofit Proton Foundation.
This project solves the problem of pervasive surveillance and data exploitation by big tech companies, governments, and hackers in everyday digital tools like email, storage, and browsing. It's built for anyone who values privacy as a fundamental right—individuals, journalists, activists, businesses, and over 100 million users worldwide. We built it to create a better internet where freedom and privacy come first, driven by a community-first approach with open-source code and independent audits.
✨ Key Features
- Proton Mail & Calendar: End-to-end encrypted email that blocks spam/trackers/ads, plus a private calendar; easy migration from Gmail/Outlook.
- Proton VPN: Fast, secure VPN for private browsing, gaming, and geo-unrestricted access.
- Proton Drive: Encrypted cloud storage for files and photos, with secure sharing.
- Proton Docs & Sheets: Real-time collaborative editing protected by encryption.
- Proton Pass & Authenticator: Password manager and 2FA backup with breach alerts.
- Upcoming: Expansions in AI (Lumo) and business tools.
🛠 Tech Stack
- Frontend: React (web apps), Rust (shared mobile code for iOS/Android)
- Backend: Go, Python
- Database: Custom in-house encrypted storage
- Auth: Custom end-to-end encryption
- Hosting: Self-hosted data centers in Switzerland
👥 Who Is This For?
This project is useful for:
- Individuals who want to protect personal data from surveillance and breaches
- Teams looking for secure, ad-free communication and collaboration
- Businesses securing operations for thousands of organizations worldwide
📸 Screenshots / Demo
- Live demo: https://proton.me
- GitHub: https://github.com/ProtonMail
🔥 Project Status
- 🟢 Actively building
Last updated: 2026-03-24
❓ FAQ
Is this project free?
Freemium (Free forever basic plans with core features; paid upgrades for more storage, users, and advanced capabilities.)
Is the source code available?
Yes — https://github.com/ProtonMail (all apps open-source and independently audited)
Can I contribute?
Yes—report bugs via GitHub issues, submit pull requests to repositories, participate in bug bounties, or join the community forum for feedback.
📬 Contact & Links
- Website: https://proton.me
- GitHub: https://github.com/ProtonMail
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/ProtonPrivacy
- Email: support@proton.me
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