An unofficial desktop client for ProtonMail done with electron nativefier.
I just did it because I didnt want to open the browser every time I wanted to check my protonmail, I dont like to use Proton Bridge which is buggy and I prefer to access protonmail without an intermediary software while keeping desktop notifications and a dedicated app.
Publisher’s description
What is ProtonClient?
ProtonClient is an open-source email client program for Windows from Luca Steccanella. It ranks 27th by popularity among email clients in this catalogue. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.2.3, released on December 2, 2021. 4 versions are listed since July 18, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (steccas/ProtonClient) has 80 stars. Similar programs include Tuta Mail, Mailspring and Proton Mail.
Project description on GitHub: “An unofficial desktop client for ProtonMail done with electron nativefier”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: ProtonClient is an open-source email client tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ProtonClient safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D4C2C37E9FC936614D4B6517604DC87ED90F095AC0F0C4FAB8EE3CD8594427B5· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.3Latest | December 2, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.2.2 | September 21, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.2.1 | July 20, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.2.0 | July 18, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Steccas.ProtonClient -emsiexec /i ProtonClientSetup.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {B651FD47-4EBF-4168-9AEC-61327E06470D} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Luca Steccanella
- Category
- Email clients
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/steccas/ProtonClient
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.2.3
- Released
- December 2, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- July 18, 2021
- Versions listed
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 80
- GitHub forks
- 8
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Steccas.ProtonClient
- MSI product code
- {B651FD47-4EBF-4168-9AEC-61327E06470D}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ProtonClient free?
Yes. ProtonClient is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is ProtonClient safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install ProtonClient with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can ProtonClient be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does ProtonClient run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of ProtonClient?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 18, 2021.
What are alternatives to ProtonClient?
Tuta Mail, Mailspring, Proton Mail, eM Client and MFCMapi. The alternatives page compares them.
