Mailfence vs Tuta Mail
Mailfence
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| Figure | Mailfence | Tuta Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.50/mo | €3/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 10 | 3 |
| Spec score · Email providers | 9.4 (#3) | 9.5 (#1) |
| Spec score · Private Email Services | 9.2 (#4) | 8.7 (#8) |
| Spec score · Secure Email Providers | 9.2 (#5) | 8.6 (#12) |
| Custom domain | No | Yes |
| Email aliases | 10 | 15 |
| End-to-end encryption | Yes | Tuta encrypts mailbox data end to end and says it has zero access to the mailbox. |
| Founded | 1999 | 2011 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium | Hanover, Germany |
| Mailbox storage | 5 | 20 |
| Mail protocol support | none | none |
Plans
Mailfence
- FreeFree
- Base€2.50 a month
- Entry€3.50 a month
- Pro€9.50 a month
- Ultra€29 a month
- FreeFree
- Base$2.50 a month
- Entry$3.85 a month
- Pro$10.45 a month
- Ultra$31.90 a month
In their own words
Mailfence
Mailfence is an email service with end-to-end encryption and access through the web, iOS and Android. Its free plan provides web access and 1 GB total storage, split between 500 MB for email and 500 MB for documents. Paid plans increase storage and, depending on tier, add aliases, custom domains and mail-client protocols. Base costs €2.50/mo (annual) and includes 11 GB total storage, 5 GB for email and 10 aliases, but no custom domain or POP, IMAP, SMTP or EAS access. Entry costs €3.50/mo (annual), with 40 GB total storage, 10 GB for email, 50 aliases, custom domains and POP, IMAP, SMTP and ActiveSync. Pro costs €9.50 per month and includes 78 GB total storage, up to 100 aliases, custom domains, protocol access and priority support. Ultra costs €29.00 per month, billed monthly, with 225 GB total storage, up to 200 aliases, custom domains, protocol access and priority support. Mailfence is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, and was founded in 1999.
Tuta Mail
Tuta Mail is an encrypted email service with apps for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux, plus browser access. It includes an encrypted calendar and supports offline use; full offline support is listed among paid-plan benefits. The free plan provides 1 GB of storage, one calendar, and three labels. Revolutionary costs €3 a month billed annually and includes 20 GB, 15 extra email addresses, and three custom domains. Legend costs €8 a month billed annually and includes 500 GB, 30 extra email addresses, and 10 custom domains. Paid plans support calendar sharing and event invitations; desktop clients can import EML or MBOX files. Tuta says its clients are open source and auditable, and its data is stored on its servers in Germany in ISO 27001 certified data centers. The service uses post-quantum cryptography, and mail protocol support is listed as none. Family multi-user support can be activated through support on paid plans. Priority email support replies within one business day on Legend.