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Tuta Business vs Namecheap Private Email

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

Which should you choose?

  • Tuta Business is the better pick if you want encryption that means even the provider can't read your mail; your mailbox stored in Germany; and more room (50 GB, against 5 GB).
  • Choose Namecheap Private Email if you want a cheaper plan, at From about $1 a month; freedom to use the mail app you already like; and more years of history: it started in 2000.
FeatureTuta BusinessNamecheap Private Email
Overall4.02.5
Privacy4.50.5
Price2.55.0
Features4.04.5
Cheapest planEssential
About €6 per user a month
Starter
From about $1 a month
Free planNoNo
Storage50 GB5 GB
Your own domain✓ Yes✓ Yes
End-to-end encryption✓ Built inNo
Company based in Germany United States
Your data is kept in GermanyNot confirmed
Founded20112000
Free trialUnknownUnknown
Funded by advertisingNoNo
Works in any mail appNo, its own apps only✓ IMAP and SMTP
Calendar and contacts✓ Yes✓ Yes
AliasesYesYes
Open-source apps✓ YesNo
Sign up without IDNoNo
White labelNoUnknown
Reader offerNoneNone
Last checked25 October 202622 October 2026

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How Tuta Business and Namecheap Private Email differ

  • On price: Tuta Business Essential at About €6 per user a month, against Namecheap Private Email Starter at From about $1 a month.
  • Space: Tuta Business gives 50 GB of storage, Namecheap Private Email 5 GB of storage.
  • Your mail is stored in Germany with Tuta Business, and in Not confirmed with Namecheap Private Email.
  • The companies sit under different laws: Tuta Business in Germany, Namecheap Private Email in United States.
  • On encryption, Tuta Business encrypts mail end to end, whereas Namecheap Private Email doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
  • Mail apps: Tuta Business only works in its own apps; Namecheap Private Email works in any mail app over IMAP.

Questions people ask

Is Tuta Business more private than Namecheap Private Email?

Tuta Business scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and Namecheap Private Email 0.5. Tuta Business gives you encryption that means even the provider can't read your mail, your mailbox stored in Germany and open-source apps.

Is Tuta Business cheaper than Namecheap Private Email?

Namecheap Private Email is cheaper. Its Starter plan is From about $1 a month, against About €6 per user a month for Tuta Business's Essential. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.

Can I use my own domain with Tuta Business or Namecheap Private Email?

Yes, both do. Tuta Business: Yes. Namecheap Private Email: Yes.

Where is my email stored with Tuta Business and Namecheap Private Email?

Tuta Business keeps it in Germany. Namecheap Private Email keeps it in Not confirmed.

Can I use Tuta Business and Namecheap Private Email in Apple Mail or Outlook?

Tuta Business only works in its own apps. Namecheap Private Email works in any mail app over IMAP.

Recent price changes

I haven't seen either change its price since I started checking on 22 October 2026.

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