Mailvelope

Mailvelope adds PGP end-to-end encryption to Gmail and other webmail services, with options for private users and organizations.

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About Mailvelope

Mailvelope is a tool that adds PGP end-to-end encryption to Gmail and other webmail services. It is available as a browser add-on for private users, with business options that integrate with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 and Nextcloud, and options for email providers.

With Mailvelope you can encrypt and decrypt email content on the client side so only sender and recipient can read it, sign messages to prove sender identity, and encrypt and decrypt file attachments with PGP/MIME support. It provides key management, including a single key option for organization-wide use, support for the WKD protocol, and phishing detection by identifying signature mismatches. Business use includes a 14-day trial and integration into Gmail and Nextcloud interfaces.

It suits private users of Gmail, Outlook, WEB.DE and other webmail services who want client-side encryption, as well as companies and organizations that need confidential, GDPR-compliant email communication.

Key features

  • Adds PGP end-to-end encryption to webmail in browser
  • Signs emails to verify sender and message integrity
  • Encrypts and decrypts email attachments with PGP/MIME
  • Detects phishing by identifying signature mismatches
  • Manages keys including organization-wide encryption key
  • Integrates with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Nextcloud
Best for: Private webmail users and organizations that need PGP encryption for confidential email.
Good for
  • Open-source with independent security audits
  • Works with Gmail, Outlook and other webmail services
  • User-controlled keys with client-side encryption
  • Supports GDPR compliance for organizations
Watch out for
  • Email metadata such as recipients remains visible
  • Business use requires payment after 14-day trial

Mailvelope at a glance

Type
Online tool
Pricing
Free trial
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Mailvelope FAQ

What does Mailvelope do?
Mailvelope adds PGP end-to-end encryption to webmail such as Gmail, letting you encrypt, decrypt and sign emails in the browser.
Does Mailvelope work with Gmail?
Yes. It integrates with Gmail and Nextcloud interfaces, and also supports Outlook, WEB.DE and other webmail services.
Is Mailvelope open source?
Yes. The homepage describes it as an open-source solution validated by security audits and the open source community.
Is there a trial for Mailvelope Business?
Yes. Business plans offer a 14-day trial with no payment data required before per-user billing starts.
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