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Tuta Business vs HEY

In short: Tuta Business wins on privacy, Tuta Business wins on price, and they tie on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.

Should you pick Tuta Business or HEY?

  • Tuta Business is the better pick if you want end-to-end encryption built in; your mailbox stored in Germany; and the lower price (About €6 per user a month).
  • Choose HEY if you want 100 GB of storage.
FeatureTuta BusinessHEY
Overall4.02.0
Privacy4.50.5
Price2.52.0
Features4.04.0
Cheapest planEssential
About €6 per user a month
HEY for You
$99 a year (own domain: $12 per user a month)
Free planNoNo (30-day trial)
Storage50 GB100 GB
Your own domain✓ Yes✓ On HEY for Domains
End-to-end encryption✓ Built inNo
Company based in Germany United States
Your data is kept in Germany United States
Founded20112020
Free trialUnknown30 days free on HEY for You; no trial on HEY for Domains
Funded by advertisingNoNo
Works in any mail appNo, its own apps onlyNo, its own apps only
Calendar and contacts✓ Yes✓ Yes
AliasesYesYes
Open-source apps✓ YesNo
Sign up without IDNoNo
White labelNoNo
Reader offerNoneNone
Last checked25 October 202625 October 2026

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How Tuta Business and HEY differ

  • Cheapest plans: Tuta Business Essential, About €6 per user a month. HEY HEY for You, $99 a year (own domain: $12 per user a month).
  • Tuta Business has no free plan; HEY has no free plan.
  • Space: Tuta Business gives 50 GB of storage, HEY 100 GB of storage.
  • Your mail is stored in Germany with Tuta Business, and in the United States with HEY.
  • The companies sit under different laws: Tuta Business in Germany, HEY in United States.
  • On encryption, Tuta Business encrypts mail end to end, whereas HEY doesn't encrypt mail end to end.

Questions people ask

Is Tuta Business more private than HEY?

Tuta Business scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and HEY 0.5. Tuta Business gives you end-to-end encryption built in, your mailbox stored in Germany and open-source apps.

Is Tuta Business cheaper than HEY?

Tuta Business is cheaper. Its Essential plan is About €6 per user a month, against $99 a year (own domain: $12 per user a month) for HEY's HEY for You. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.

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

Yes, both do. Tuta Business: Yes. HEY: On HEY for Domains.

Where is my email stored with Tuta Business and HEY?

Tuta Business keeps it in Germany. HEY keeps it in the United States.

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

Tuta Business only works in its own apps. HEY only works in its own apps.

Price changes and news

I haven't seen either change its price since I started checking on 25 October 2026.

The latest headlines: Tuta Business news · HEY news.

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Switching between them

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