Developer Tools · head to head
Fig vs Proton Mail
Fig
Developer Tools
IDE-style autocomplete for your existing terminal
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
Proton Mail
Cybersecurity
Secure email that protects your privacy
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Fig shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete; Proton Mail paid plan pricing not displayed on vendor site
- Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fig and Proton Mail actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fig | Proton Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2020 | Unknown |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated).
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fig
No use cases recorded yet. See the Fig review.
Proton Mail
- Encrypted email communicationnot Fig
- Privacy-focused email servicenot Fig
- Family email protectionnot Fig
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Fig
- Shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete
- The standalone desktop app is no longer available or supported
- The completion specs remain open source on GitHub, but the product that consumed them is gone
Proton Mail
- Paid plan pricing not displayed on vendor site
- Free tier limited to 1 GB storage
- Free tier limited to single email address
Pricing, plan by plan
Fig
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fig review.
Proton Mail
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Proton Mail review.
Which should you pick?
Questions people ask
- Is Fig or Proton Mail better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fig starts at Free and Proton Mail at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fig or Proton Mail?
- Fig starts at Free and Proton Mail at Free.
- Does Fig or Proton Mail run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Fig for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Proton Mail: Is there a free version of Proton Mail?
Yes, Proton Mail offers a free plan with 1 GB storage, 1 encrypted email address, and basic features like folders, labels, and filters.
SourceProton Mail: What does the Mail Plus plan include?
Mail Plus includes 15 GB storage, 10 encrypted email addresses, support for 1 custom domain, 10 hide-my-email aliases, priority support, and access to Proton Calendar.
SourceProton Mail: What is included in Proton Unlimited?
Proton Unlimited provides 500 GB storage, 15 email addresses, 3 custom domains, unlimited hide-my-email aliases, access to Mail, Calendar, VPN, Drive, and Pass, plus dedicated support.
SourceProton Mail: Does Proton Mail offer a money-back guarantee?
Yes, Proton Mail provides a 30-day money-back guarantee for paid plans.
SourceRelated pages
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