Secure Gmail Alternative for Businesses & Teams

Typewire is the best Canadian hosted secure and private alternative to Gmail.

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Break free from Google’s inbox

Gmail might be free, but it comes at a cost to your data. Google’s business model revolves around collecting user information to serve ads, building detailed profiles of your activity. For companies handling sensitive communications, this is a risk.

Typewire offers a clean, reliable, ad-free inbox built for business. You own your data. You control your domain. And you get all the core features you need without the complexity, tracking, or ecosystem lock-in of Gmail.

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Why switch from Gmail to Typewire?

Typewire is a smarter choice for Canadians

With Typewire, your inbox is free from Big Tech’s reach. We store everything on privately owned Canadian servers, safeguarded by PIPEDA compliance and strict local privacy protections.

Your emails stay in Canada, always

Gmail stores your messages in Google’s global data centres, often outside Canada. Typewire keeps all your data on privately owned servers in Vancouver, BC, where it’s protected by Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA).

No targeted ads or hidden tracking

Google’s business model revolves around user data. Even with ad settings adjusted, Gmail collects metadata about your activity. Typewire doesn't. No tracking, no profiling, no selling your data.

Built with privacy and security in mind

Typewire encrypts your messages, uses zero-access storage, and includes powerful spam and virus protection so your inbox stays secure without extra setup or add-ons.

Switching is simpler than it sounds

You can bring over your emails and domain without starting from scratch. We have a detailed, step-by-step migration guide - and if you need help, there's real human support available.

Made for Canadians

Whether you're running a business, freelancing, or just want a more private inbox, Typewire offers an email service that's fast, private, and entirely Canadian.

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How Typewire compares to Gmail

Feature/Aspect

Gmail (free)

Typewire Basic

Pricing

Monthly cost

Free *

CA$6.39

Annual cost

Free *

CA$69.00

Privacy & Security

Business model

Ad-supported

Subscription

Ads in INBOX

Yes

Email scanning

Yes

Never

Data location

Global datacentres

Vancouver, Canada

Privacy laws

USA (CLOUD act)

Canada (PIPEDA)

Features

Custom domain

Yes (1 domain)

Sending limit

500/day

Unlimited

Email storage

15GB (shared) **

20GB (email only)

Support

Support type

Community forums

Direct email

Support location

Global

Canadian team

* Gmail "Free" Cost | While Gmail doesn't charge money, Google generates an estimated $20-45 USD per user annually from data mining, ad targeting, and behavioral profiling. You pay with your privacy.

** Gmail Shared Storage | Your 15 GB is shared across Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos. A large photo library or Drive files can quickly fill your email storage, forcing you to delete emails or pay for upgrades.

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Features that ONLY Typewire provides you

Privacy

Gmail's model is built around user data. Even if messages aren't "read," metadata, activity, and usage patterns still feed into their ecosystem. Typewire doesn't sell or share your data, and your inbox stays yours.

Speed

Gmail can feel heavy with constant interface updates and added features you don't need. Typewire keeps things streamlined, loading fast on any device without draining your battery or patience.

Simplicity

Gmail is designed around tabs, promotions, and distractions. Typewire removes the noise so you can focus purely on your emails.

Full control over your domain

Gmail gives you a custom domain only if you upgrade to Google Workspace. Typewire lets you use your own domain on any plan without any hidden upsells.

Human support

With Gmail support, you're dealing with automated help articles and endless forums. Typewire gives you direct access to a real support team that actually responds.

Plenty of storage

Google storage is shared across Drive, Photos, and Gmail, which fills up fast. Typewire gives you storage that's just for email, so your important messages never have to compete with your photo library.

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Typewire plans and pricing

1 month

12 months

24 months

36 months

Most Features

Premium

0% Off

10% Off

15% Off

20% Off

Pay yearly and get up to 20% off.

CA$9.89

CA$9.89 /user /month

CA$8.90 /user /month

CA$8.41 /user /month

CA$7.91 /user /month

Free 7 day trial

50 GB storage per user
Add any number of users
Typewire webmail
1 @typewire address per user
Send unlimited emails
Premium Typewire domains
Android and iOS apps
IMAP and SMTP access
50 aliases per user
Unlimited email folders
Dedicated support
SMS notifications
End-to-end email encryption
5 custom email domains
User management features
Typewire calendar
50 calendars per user
User defined email filters
Volume discounts available

CA$106.80 for 12 months /user

CA$201.84 for 24 months /user

CA$284.76 for 36 months /user

Family

0% Off

10% Off

15% Off

20% Off

Pay yearly and get up to 20% off.

CA$18.99

CA$18.99 /month

CA$17.09 /month

CA$16.14 /month

CA$15.19 /month

Free 7 day trial

20 GB storage per user
6 users included
Typewire webmail
1 @typewire address
Send unlimited emails
Premium Typewire domains
Android and iOS apps
IMAP and SMTP access
5 aliases per user
Unlimited email folders
Dedicated support
SMS notifications
End-to-end email encryption
1 custom email domain
User management features
Typewire calendar
5 calendars per user

CA$205.08 for 12 months

CA$387.36 for 24 months

CA$546.84 for 36 months

Frequently asked questions

How is Typewire different from Gmail?

Unlike Gmail, Typewire doesn’t scan your emails for advertising or connect your account to a larger ad network. Your inbox is private, fast, and focused on email, without being tied to other products.

Will I lose my old emails if I switch from Gmail?

No. You can migrate your existing Gmail emails and contacts to Typewire, so you can keep your history and start fresh without losing important messages.

Do I need my own domain to use Typewire?

No, you can choose any available @typewire email address, or connect your own domain if you want a professional, branded email address.

Can I still use my phone or email app with Typewire?

Yes. Typewire works with popular email apps via IMAP and SMTP, so you can check and send email from your phone, tablet, or desktop without being locked into a single platform.

Is switching from Gmail worth it?

If you care about privacy, fewer distractions, and having more control over your data, it usually is. Most people switch once they realize how much simpler email can be without the extras.

How long does it take to switch from Gmail to Typewire?

For most individuals: less that one hour (including all emails, folders and Typewire account setup).
For small businesses: 1-2 hours (including multiple user accounts and custom domain setup in Typewire).
For larger teams: Contact our support team for assisted migration.

The actual email transfer is fast. Most of the time is spent on the optional step of verifying your data after migration.

Can I keep my Gmail address active during the switch?

Yes. We recommend setting up Gmail forwarding to your Typewire address during the transition period. This gives you time to update contacts and ensures you don't miss any messages. Once fully transitioned, you can keep Gmail as a backup or close it entirely.