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Tuta Mail alternatives

Tuta Mail compared with 6 alternatives: Proton Mail, mailbox, Posteo, StartMail, Fastmail and 1 more.

Tuta Mail has a free plan. Paid plans start at €3 per month, paid yearly (lowest paid personal plan). 2 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Tuta MailThis toolFree plan · from €3/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Proton MailFree plan · from $3.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
mailboxFree trial · from €1/moTrial onlyWeb
PosteoFrom €1/moNoWeb
StartMailFree trial · from $4.99/moTrial onlyWeb, Android
FastmailFree trial · from $3/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
MailfenceFree plan · from €2.50/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Tuta Mail

  1. Proton Mail

    End-to-end encrypted email service based in Switzerland

    • Proton Mail starts at $3.99 per month, billed every 12 months ($47.88); $4.99 billed monthly. Tuta Mail starts at €3 per month, paid yearly (lowest paid personal plan).

    Suits: People who want an email provider that cannot read their messages

    Proton Mail vs Tuta MailProton Mail pricing and details

  2. mailbox

    Paid, ad-free email with cloud storage and office tools from Germany

    • mailbox starts at €1 per month, annual payment only (€12 a year, Light). Tuta Mail starts at €3 per month, paid yearly (lowest paid personal plan).
    • Tuta Mail has a free plan. mailbox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tuta Mail lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Tuta Mail is open source, according to its own site.
    • mailbox also covers tasks, documents, video calls and file sync.

    Suits: People who want paid, ad-free email hosted in Germany

    mailbox vs Tuta Mailmailbox pricing and details

  3. Posteo

    Ad-free, green-powered email from Berlin for €1 a month

    • Posteo starts at €1 per month, prepaid (minimum top-up €12). Tuta Mail starts at €3 per month, paid yearly (lowest paid personal plan).
    • Tuta Mail has a free plan. Posteo does not.
    • Only Tuta Mail lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Posteo also covers notes.

    Suits: People who want a low-cost, ad-free mailbox they pay for directly

    Posteo vs Tuta MailPosteo pricing and details

  4. StartMail

    Paid private email from the Netherlands with unlimited aliases

    • StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88). Tuta Mail starts at €3 per month, paid yearly (lowest paid personal plan).
    • Tuta Mail has a free plan. StartMail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tuta Mail lists Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Tuta Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • StartMail also covers inbox filtering.

    Suits: People who want a paid, ad-free mailbox hosted in the Netherlands

    StartMail vs Tuta MailStartMail pricing and details

  5. Fastmail

    Paid, ad-free email with calendar, contacts and custom domains

    • Fastmail starts at $3 per user / month, billed yearly (Basic); Individual is $5, billed yearly. Tuta Mail starts at €3 per month, paid yearly (lowest paid personal plan).
    • Tuta Mail has a free plan. Fastmail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Tuta Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People leaving free, ad-funded email for a paid private service

    Fastmail vs Tuta MailFastmail pricing and details

  6. Mailfence

    Private email from Belgium with built-in OpenPGP encryption

    • Mailfence starts at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base). Tuta Mail starts at €3 per month, paid yearly (lowest paid personal plan).
    • Only Tuta Mail lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Tuta Mail is open source, according to its own site.
    • Mailfence also covers documents.

    Suits: People who want OpenPGP encryption without installing a plug-in

    Mailfence vs Tuta MailMailfence pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Tuta Mail

  • The Free plan stops at 1 GB, one calendar and 3 labels, and leaves out inbox rules, offline support and schedule send.
  • Free accounts are deleted if you do not log in for more than six months.
  • Prices are set in euros. Tuta notes that the final amount can vary with payment platform fees and exchange rates.
  • Importing existing mail from EML or MBOX files is limited to Legend and the Unlimited business plan, and works only in the desktop clients.
Tuta Mail pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Tuta Mail?

The alternatives to Tuta Mail in this directory are Proton Mail, mailbox, Posteo, StartMail, Fastmail and Mailfence. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Tuta Mail.

Is there a free alternative to Tuta Mail?

Yes. Proton Mail and Mailfence have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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