Encrypted email comparison – Luottoposti vs. other solutions
What is the best solution for confidential communication?
A comparison of encrypted email solutions helps users understand the differences between available options and choose the safest way to send sensitive information. Businesses and private individuals handle contracts, personal data, and financial documents every day, making their protection extremely important. However, not all email solutions are designed for this purpose.
Luottoposti’s services provide strong encryption, servers located in Finland, and an easy-to-use service. Luottoposti complies with the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Luottoposti provides online banking–level security. Luottoposti works on all modern devices around the clock, provided that an internet connection and a web browser are available – no software installation is required. The services are available 24/7.
Comparison of encrypted email alternatives
There are several solutions for secure communication available on the market:
- traditional email (Microsoft Outlook, Google),
- secure email-based solutions (Turvaposti, Secmail)
- dedicated encrypted communication services (Luottoposti).
Luottoposti:
✅ Specifically designed for confidential communication
✅ Messages are not transmitted via traditional email
✅ The entire message thread is encrypted
✅ Only the recipient can read the message using their login credentials
✅ Quick deployment without technical expertise
✅ The most affordable encrypted email solution – also available for purchase through the online store
✅ Suitable for businesses, individuals, and associations
✅ All servers and data are located in Finland
✅ All information is processed in accordance with Finnish legislation
✅ No setup or monthly fees – you only pay for what you use
✅ A Finnish service that complies with the GDPR
❌ Not intended for everyday email communication
❌ Not part of a larger software suite that includes calendars or meeting services
❌ Does not replace traditional email
Microsoft ja Google:
✅ The services are not just email solutions but part of a broader ecosystem (email, cloud storage, calendars, documents, and meetings), offering excellent collaboration features for internal organizational communication
✅ Works well for everyday unencrypted communication
✅ Scales flexibly as your business grows
✅ Centralized user management and security
✅ Well-established and trusted services
❌ The recipient often needs a compatible system
❌ Communication is based on user accounts and login credentials
❌ International cloud services – the actual location of protected data is not always transparent to the user
❌ It is not always clear which country's legislation applies to stored data
❌ It is not always clear who is responsible for data handling in exceptional situations
❌ Microsoft is based on an ongoing subscription licensing model
Secmail:
✅ Designed for secure email communication
✅ Supports encrypted messaging within organizational environments
✅ Integrates with existing email systems
✅ Suitable for continuous use in businesses
❌ Relies on existing email systems and is not a fully independent communication channel
❌ The level of protection may vary depending on the recipient
❌ The recipient often needs to authenticate themselves or use a compatible solution
❌ Implementation requires technical configuration
❌ Designed primarily for organizational use rather than individual message deliveries
Turvaposti:
✅ Offers enhanced protection for email communication
✅ Designed for use within organizations
✅ Enables secure communication in certain situations
❌ Messages are transmitted partly through the email system
❌ Protection is not always consistent throughout the entire message thread if the recipient does not ensure their part of the security
❌ Setup and management require more configuration and administration
❌ Tied to a contractual agreement
Summary:
Luottoposti → the best choice when you want to send confidential messages easily to anyone.
Microsoft & Google → excellent for everyday work, but not the best solution for confidential communication.
Secmail → works well in corporate environments, but is not as flexible or easy to use for individual confidential communication.
Turvaposti → suitable for organizations, but dependent on email systems.
Try Luottoposti today – a secure way to send confidential messages without any commitment. Every new user receives two encrypted Luottoposti messages free of charge.