Tuta Calendar

Beginner Recommended

Tuta Calendar is one of the best Google Calendar alternatives. End-to-end encrypted calendar, integrated with Tuta email.

Information verified on July 22, 2026

Free (1 calendar), paid for extended features Migration difficulty : Easy (2/5)

Description

Tuta Calendar is a fully end-to-end encrypted calendar included with every Tuta account. Events, descriptions and participants are encrypted. Even Tuta can't read them. Available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux and web. Extended sharing and multiple calendars require a paid subscription.

Key features

  • Full E2E encryption
  • Encrypted notifications
  • Encrypted invitations
  • Multi-platform
  • Open source

Strengths

  • + Full E2E encryption (events, descriptions, participants)
  • + Included with free Tuta account
  • + Multi-platform (iOS, Android, desktop, web)
  • + Open source

Weaknesses

  • No CalDAV protocol (no interoperability)
  • Multiple calendars reserved for paid subscribers
  • Tied to Tuta services

Recommended for

  • Tuta users wanting an integrated encrypted calendar
  • Google Calendar replacement with encryption

Tuta Calendar vs Google Calendar: the comparison

Comparison between Tuta Calendar and Google Calendar
Criterion Tuta Calendar Google Calendar
Price Free (1 calendar), paid for extended features Free
Targeted ads on your data No Yes (Google ad profile)
Source code Open (auditable) Proprietary
Migration difficulty Easy (2/5)

Comparison

Tuta Calendar encrypts more than Proton Calendar (participants and descriptions included). EteSync offers CalDAV but requires more setup. Nextcloud Calendar is self-hostable but without native E2E encryption.

This topic is chapter 5 of my book

It answers these questions, among others:

  • how do you move your calendars without losing shares and invitations?
  • maximum encryption or the freedom to choose your app: how do you decide?
  • and what hides in twenty years of accumulated calendar entries?

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Tuta Calendar cost?

Free (1 calendar), paid for extended features

How do you switch from Google Calendar to Tuta Calendar?

Estimated difficulty: Easy (2/5). Event import possible. No CalDAV: migration from Google Calendar via ICS file.

Who is Tuta Calendar for?

Tuta users or those seeking a simple end-to-end encrypted calendar.

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