Tuta Business vs Firefox Relay
In short: Tuta Business wins on privacy, Firefox Relay wins on price, and Tuta Business wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Tuta Business or Firefox Relay: which should you choose?
- Tuta Business suits you best if you want mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup; your mailbox stored in Germany; and email at your own domain name.
- Go for Firefox Relay if you'd like to pay less: $0.99 a month and a free plan before you pay anything.
| Feature | Tuta Business | Firefox Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 1.0 |
| Price | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Features | 4.0 | Not rated |
| Cheapest plan | Essential About €6 per user a month | Premium $0.99 a month |
| Free plan | No | Yes, 5 aliases |
| Storage | 50 GB | Forwards only |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | Own subdomain only |
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ Built in | No |
| Company based in | Germany | United States (Mozilla) |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | United States |
| Founded | 2011 | 2020 |
| Free trial | Unknown | Free plan |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | No, its own apps only | No, its own apps only |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | No |
| Aliases | Yes | Unlimited aliases |
| Open-source apps | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | No |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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The key differences
- On price: Tuta Business Essential at About €6 per user a month, against Firefox Relay Premium at $0.99 a month.
- Tuta Business has no free plan; Firefox Relay has a free plan (5 aliases).
- Space: Tuta Business gives 50 GB of storage, Firefox Relay no storage, as it forwards mail on.
- Your mail is stored in Germany with Tuta Business, and in the United States with Firefox Relay.
- The companies sit under different laws: Tuta Business in Germany, Firefox Relay in United States (Mozilla).
- On encryption, Tuta Business encrypts mail end to end, whereas Firefox Relay doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- You can use your own domain with Tuta Business, but not with Firefox Relay.
- Aliases: Tuta Business offers yes, Firefox Relay unlimited aliases.
Questions people ask
Is Tuta Business more private than Firefox Relay?
Tuta Business scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and Firefox Relay 1. Tuta Business gives you mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup and your mailbox stored in Germany.
Is Tuta Business cheaper than Firefox Relay?
Firefox Relay is cheaper. Its Premium plan is $0.99 a month, against About €6 per user a month for Tuta Business's Essential. Firefox Relay 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 Tuta Business or Firefox Relay?
Only Tuta Business does (Yes). With Firefox Relay your address stays on its own domain.
Where is my email stored with Tuta Business and Firefox Relay?
Tuta Business keeps it in Germany. Firefox Relay keeps it in the United States.
Can I use Tuta Business and Firefox Relay in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Tuta Business only works in its own apps. Firefox Relay only works in its own apps.
Recent price changes
No price changes for either since 25 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
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