If you’re already paying for Proton Mail, install the desktop app. You’ll likely forget it’s a web wrapper within a day. If you’re a free user, the web version is still perfectly fine. Proton Mail desktop app is available for Windows, macOS (Intel + Apple Silicon), and Linux (.deb/.rpm).

But it won’t replace Thunderbird or Outlook for power users who need local storage, fast search, or multi‑account workflows. For the average Proton user who wants one less browser tab and better notifications, it’s a .

For years, privacy-focused email users had a complaint about Proton Mail: it was great in a browser but lacked a native desktop app. That changed with the release of the for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Now that it’s been out for a while, the question is—is it actually solid ?

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