Tuta

Intermediate Recommended

Tuta is one of the best Gmail alternatives. End-to-end encrypted email based in Germany. Formerly Tutanota, rebranded to Tuta in late 2023. Full encryption of content and metadata.

Information verified on July 7, 2026

Free (1 GB). Revolutionary at €3/month, Legend at €8/month. Migration difficulty : Moderate (3/5)

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Description

Tuta (formerly Tutanota) encrypts everything: email content, subject lines, attachments, and even your address book. Encryption is automatic between Tuta users and available via password for external recipients. The company is based in Hanover, Germany, under GDPR. The code is open source. The interface was fully redesigned after the rebrand. Free plan includes 1 GB of storage.

Key features

  • Full automatic encryption
  • Encrypted calendar included
  • Open source
  • Based in Germany (GDPR)
  • 1 GB free
  • Revolutionary plan at €3/month

Strengths

  • + Fully open source
  • + Encrypted calendar and contacts included
  • + Based in Germany (GDPR protection)

Weaknesses

  • − No IMAP/SMTP support (must use Tutanota apps)
  • − Fewer integrations than Proton Mail

Recommended for

  • Leaving Gmail
  • Need for an encrypted calendar
  • Limited budget

Tuta vs Gmail: the comparison

Comparison between Tuta and Gmail
Criterion Tuta Gmail
Price Free (1 GB). Revolutionary at €3/month, Legend at €8/month. Free (15 GB shared with Drive and Photos)
Targeted ads on your data No Yes (Google ad profile)
Source code Open (auditable) Proprietary
Migration difficulty Moderate (3/5) —

Comparison

The most affordable alternative to Proton Mail for encrypted email. Tuta goes further on encryption (including subject lines), but the lineup is narrower than Proton's.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Tuta cost?

Free (1 GB). Revolutionary at €3/month, Legend at €8/month.

How do you switch from Gmail to Tuta?

Estimated difficulty: Moderate (3/5). Manual email import (no automatic tool). More limited features than Proton. Allow time for redirect configuration.

Who is Tuta for?

Users seeking a European alternative to Gmail, more affordable than Proton Mail. Perfect for students and associations.

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