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SmarterMail vs. Proton Mail For Business

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricSmarterMail

by SmarterTools

Proton Mail For Business

by Proton AG

Overall rating3.74.6
Review count27495
Ease of use7.99.2
Ease of setup8.69.1
Quality of support7.79.0
Meets requirements7.99.1
NPS2076.28866
Small Business81.5%64.5%
Mid-Market14.8%24.6%
Enterprise3.7%10.9%
Total page views981,397
Total LLM citations76252,469

SmarterMail

SmarterMail, available on Linux, as a Docker container, and Windows, is the only business email server with native support for Exchange protocols such as MAPI, EWS, and EAS, eliminating the need for extra software or plug-ins. SmarterMail delivers full Exchange-level functionality at a fraction of the cost, with lower hardware requirements, greater stability, and reduced maintenance. SmarterMail also includes built-in team collaboration tools like audio/video chat and Online Meetings at no additional charge.

Pros

    Proton Mail For Business

    Proton Mail for Business is a secure email and calendar solution tailored specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This platform enables users to send, receive, organize, and manage professional email and calendar communications while ensuring built-in privacy and encryption. Designed to support critical business communication workflows, Proton Mail for Business protects sensitive information from unauthorized access and assists organizations in meeting data privacy and compliance requirements.

    Pros

    • Ease of Use
    • Reliability
    • Encryption
    • Security
    • User Interface
    • Clean Interface