Proton Mail vs Tuta Business
Proton Mail wins on privacy, Proton Mail wins on price and Proton Mail wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Go for Proton Mail if you'd like the lower price ($3.99 a month, yearly ($4.99 monthly)); a free plan to start on; and features the other lacks, like PGP encryption as well as sieve filters.
- Tuta Business is the better pick if you want more room (50 GB, against 15 GB).
| Feature | Proton Mail | Tuta Business |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Privacy | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Mail Plus $3.99 a month, yearly ($4.99 monthly) | Essential About €6 per user a month |
| Free plan | Yes, 1 GB, no own domain | No |
| Storage | 15 GB | 50 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ 1 | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ Built in | ✓ Built in |
| Company based in | Switzerland | Germany |
| Your data is kept in | Switzerland | Germany |
| Founded | 2014 | 2011 |
| Free trial | Free plan; 30-day refund on paid plans | Unknown |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | With Proton Bridge on paid plans | No, its own apps only |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | 10 addresses | Yes |
| Open-source apps | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Sign up without ID | ✓ Yes | No |
| White label | No | No |
| Reader offer | Offer Proton's current deals | None |
| Last checked | 23 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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How Proton Mail and Tuta Business differ
- Cheapest plans: Proton Mail Mail Plus, $3.99 a month, yearly ($4.99 monthly). Tuta Business Essential, About €6 per user a month.
- Proton Mail has a free plan (1 GB, no own domain); Tuta Business has no free plan.
- Space: Proton Mail gives 15 GB of storage, Tuta Business 50 GB of storage.
- Data location: Switzerland for Proton Mail, Germany for Tuta Business.
- The companies sit under different laws: Proton Mail in Switzerland, Tuta Business in Germany.
- Mail apps: Proton Mail works in other mail apps through Proton Bridge on paid plans; Tuta Business only works in its own apps.
- Aliases: Proton Mail offers 10 addresses, Tuta Business yes.
Questions people ask
Is Proton Mail more private than Tuta Business?
Proton Mail scores 5 out of 5 for privacy and Tuta Business 4.5. Proton Mail gives you to sign up without proving who you are.
Is Proton Mail cheaper than Tuta Business?
Proton Mail is cheaper. Its Mail Plus plan is $3.99 a month, yearly ($4.99 monthly), against About €6 per user a month for Tuta Business's Essential. Proton Mail also has a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with Proton Mail or Tuta Business?
Yes, both do. Proton Mail: 1 domain on its cheapest plan that allows one. Tuta Business: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Proton Mail and Tuta Business?
Proton Mail keeps it in Switzerland. Tuta Business keeps it in Germany.
Can I use Proton Mail and Tuta Business in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Proton Mail works in other mail apps through Proton Bridge on paid plans. Tuta Business only works in its own apps.
Price changes and news
I haven't seen either change its price since I started checking on 23 October 2026.
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