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Download ShiftWhat is Hushmail?
Hushmail is a secure email and web forms service designed for individuals and organizations that need additional privacy and compliance features. It is particularly popular with healthcare practices, legal professionals, and small businesses that handle sensitive information.
Hushmail uses OpenPGP encryption for encrypted email and supports secure communication with people who do not use Hushmail through protected web-based messages. It also offers two-step verification, email archiving, custom domains, and compatibility with email apps such as Outlook and Apple Mail.
For healthcare customers, Hushmail offers HIPAA-focused plans with Business Associate Agreements, secure web forms, e-signatures, customizable intake forms, and calculated questionnaires such as PHQ-9. Form responses can be delivered securely to the Hushmail inbox and saved as PDFs for recordkeeping.
Hushmail is available through webmail and an iPhone app, and it can also work with compatible third-party email clients through POP or IMAP.
How Hushmail works in Shift
Adding Hushmail to Shift keeps your secure email alongside the other tools involved in your daily workflow. Add Hushmail to a dedicated Space with your calendar, billing platform, CRM, cloud storage, or other business apps so related work stays organized together.
If you use more than one Hushmail account, Shift lets you keep separate accounts accessible alongside one another without repeatedly signing in and out. This can be useful for keeping different practices, businesses, or work contexts organized.
Pair Hushmail with tools such as Google Calendar, your practice-management platform, cloud storage, or billing software so you can move between secure communication and the rest of your workflow without digging through a crowded collection of browser tabs.
Alternatives to Hushmail
- Proton Mail — A Switzerland-based encrypted email service offering end-to-end and zero-access encryption, open-source apps, custom domains, aliases, and a broader suite that includes Proton Calendar, Drive, VPN, and Pass. Proton Mail is a strong alternative if privacy and client-side encryption are your main priorities.
- Tuta — A Germany-based privacy-focused email service offering end-to-end encrypted email, calendar, and contacts with open-source clients. Tuta is a good alternative if you want a privacy-first service with encrypted productivity features beyond email.
- Mailfence — A Belgium-based secure email provider that combines OpenPGP email with calendar, contacts, document storage, and digital signatures. Mailfence is a good alternative if you want encrypted email with broader collaboration tools and OpenPGP interoperability.
FAQ
1. Is Hushmail end-to-end encrypted?
Hushmail uses OpenPGP encryption for encrypted message bodies and attachments, but its encryption model differs from services where encryption and decryption happen entirely on the user's device. Hushmail performs OpenPGP operations on its servers using keys unique to each user, and the user's password is required to decrypt the private key when needed. The password is transmitted over an encrypted connection and is not stored by Hushmail.
2. Does Hushmail offer a free plan?
Hushmail is primarily a paid service. Healthcare plans currently include a 14-day free trial, while personal email plans start at $59.99 per year. Pricing varies depending on the type of account, number of users, and included features.
3. Will Hushmail sign a Business Associate Agreement for HIPAA compliance?
Yes. Hushmail includes a Business Associate Agreement with its HIPAA-compliant Healthcare plans. Its Secure Messaging & Forms offering also includes a BAA for healthcare users who want to keep their existing Gmail, Outlook, or other email address.
4. Can I send encrypted Hushmail emails to people who do not use Hushmail?
Yes. Hushmail can send recipients a secure link that lets them open an encrypted message through Hushmail's protected web interface. Recipients can also securely reply without needing their own Hushmail mailbox.
5. What healthcare-specific features does Hushmail provide?
Hushmail for Healthcare includes HIPAA-compliant encrypted email and, on eligible plans, secure forms, e-signatures, customizable templates, calculated questionnaires such as PHQ-9, email archiving, and administrative security features.
6. Does Hushmail work with other email apps?
Yes. Hushmail can work with compatible third-party email applications such as Outlook and Apple Mail through POP or IMAP. Hushmail also provides an iPhone app and webmail that works on desktop and mobile browsers.
