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Tuta Business vs Disroot

On privacy it's Tuta Business. On price it's Disroot. On features it's Tuta Business. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.

Should you pick Tuta Business or Disroot?

  • Tuta Business suits you best if you want end-to-end encryption built in; to use your own domain, like you@yourname.co.uk; and more space for your mail: 50 GB.
  • Choose Disroot if you want email without paying for it; a free plan to start on; and the choice of any mail app over IMAP.
FeatureTuta BusinessDisroot
Overall4.04.0
Privacy4.53.5
Price2.55.0
Features4.03.0
Cheapest planEssential
About €6 per user a month
Free
Free (donations welcome)
Free planNoYes, 1 GB, run on donations
Storage50 GB1 GB
Your own domain✓ YesBy request, with a donation
End-to-end encryption✓ Built inNo
Company based in Germany Netherlands
Your data is kept in Germany Netherlands
Founded20112015
Free trialUnknownFree
Funded by advertisingNoNo
Works in any mail appNo, its own apps only✓ IMAP and SMTP
Calendar and contacts✓ Yes✓ Yes
AliasesYesYes
Open-source apps✓ Yes✓ Yes
Sign up without IDNo✓ Yes
White labelNoNo
Reader offerNoneNone
Last checked25 October 202625 October 2026

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Where they differ

  • Tuta Business's cheapest plan is Essential (About €6 per user a month); Disroot's is Free (Free (donations welcome)).
  • Tuta Business has no free plan; Disroot has a free plan (1 GB, run on donations).
  • Space: Tuta Business gives 50 GB of storage, Disroot 1 GB of storage.
  • Your mail is stored in Germany with Tuta Business, and in the Netherlands with Disroot.
  • The companies sit under different laws: Tuta Business in Germany, Disroot in Netherlands.
  • On encryption, Tuta Business encrypts mail end to end, whereas Disroot doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
  • You can use your own domain with Tuta Business, but not with Disroot.
  • Mail apps: Tuta Business only works in its own apps; Disroot works in any mail app over IMAP.

Tuta Business and Disroot: your questions

Is Tuta Business more private than Disroot?

Tuta Business scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and Disroot 3.5. Tuta Business gives you end-to-end encryption built in.

Is Tuta Business cheaper than Disroot?

Disroot costs nothing to start (Free (donations welcome)). Tuta Business's cheapest plan, Essential, is About €6 per user a month.

Can I use my own domain with Tuta Business or Disroot?

Only Tuta Business does (Yes). With Disroot your address stays on its own domain.

Where is my email stored with Tuta Business and Disroot?

Tuta Business keeps it in Germany. Disroot keeps it in the Netherlands.

Can I use Tuta Business and Disroot in Apple Mail or Outlook?

Tuta Business only works in its own apps. Disroot works in any mail app over IMAP.

Prices and the latest news

No price changes for either since 25 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.

The latest headlines: Tuta Business news · Disroot news.

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How to switch

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