Tuta Business vs UK2
Tuta Business wins on privacy, UK2 wins on price and Tuta Business wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Tuta Business or UK2: which should you choose?
- Tuta Business is the better pick if you want mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup; more room (50 GB, against 10 GB); and calendar and contacts in the same account.
- Choose UK2 if you want to pay less: From £3.99 a month (£1 for the first month), web hosting with a 10 GB mailbox; freedom to use the mail app you already like; and more years of history: it started in 1998.
| Feature | Tuta Business | UK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Features | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Essential About €6 per user a month | Web hosting From £3.99 a month (£1 for the first month), web hosting with a 10 GB mailbox |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | 50 GB | 10 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ Built in | No |
| Company based in | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2011 | 1998 |
| Free trial | Unknown | 30-day money-back guarantee |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | No, its own apps only | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | No |
| Aliases | Yes | Yes |
| Open-source apps | ✓ Yes | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- On price: Tuta Business Essential at About €6 per user a month, against UK2 Web hosting at From £3.99 a month (£1 for the first month), web hosting with a 10 GB mailbox.
- Space: Tuta Business gives 50 GB of storage, UK2 10 GB of storage.
- Data location: Germany for Tuta Business, United Kingdom for UK2.
- The companies sit under different laws: Tuta Business in Germany, UK2 in United Kingdom.
- On encryption, Tuta Business encrypts mail end to end, whereas UK2 doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- Mail apps: Tuta Business only works in its own apps; UK2 works in any mail app over IMAP.
Questions people ask
Is Tuta Business more private than UK2?
Tuta Business scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and UK2 2.5. Tuta Business gives you mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup and open-source apps anyone can check.
Is Tuta Business cheaper than UK2?
UK2 is cheaper. Its Web hosting plan is From £3.99 a month (£1 for the first month), web hosting with a 10 GB mailbox, 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 UK2?
Yes, both do. Tuta Business: Yes. UK2: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Tuta Business and UK2?
Tuta Business keeps it in Germany. UK2 keeps it in the United Kingdom.
Can I use Tuta Business and UK2 in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Tuta Business only works in its own apps. UK2 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 · UK2 news.
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