Tuta vs 20i
On privacy it's Tuta. On price it's Tuta. On features it's 20i. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Tuta or 20i?
- Go for Tuta if you'd like end-to-end encryption built in; a free plan to start on; and more room (20 GB, against 10 GB).
- 20i is the better pick if you want freedom to use the mail app you already like.
| Feature | Tuta | 20i |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | Not rated |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | Not rated |
| Features | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Revolutionary About €3 a month, yearly | Email hosting Not confirmed |
| Free plan | Yes, 1 GB | No |
| Storage | 20 GB | 10 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ 3 | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ Built in | No |
| Company based in | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2011 | Unknown |
| Free trial | Free plan | Unknown |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | No, its own apps only | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | Yes, with catch-all | Yes |
| Open-source apps | ✓ Yes | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | ✓ Yes |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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How Tuta and 20i differ
- On price: Tuta Revolutionary at About €3 a month, yearly, against 20i Email hosting at Not confirmed.
- Tuta has a free plan (1 GB); 20i has no free plan.
- Space: Tuta gives 20 GB of storage, 20i 10 GB of storage.
- Data location: Germany for Tuta, United Kingdom for 20i.
- The companies sit under different laws: Tuta in Germany, 20i in United Kingdom.
- On encryption, Tuta encrypts mail end to end, whereas 20i doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- Mail apps: Tuta only works in its own apps; 20i works in any mail app over IMAP.
- Aliases: Tuta offers yes, with catch-all, 20i yes.
Tuta and 20i: your questions
Is Tuta more private than 20i?
Tuta scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and 20i 2.5. Tuta gives you end-to-end encryption built in and open-source apps.
Can I use my own domain with Tuta or 20i?
Yes, both do. Tuta: 3 domains on its cheapest plan that allows one. 20i: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Tuta and 20i?
Tuta keeps it in Germany. 20i keeps it in the United Kingdom.
Can I use Tuta and 20i in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Tuta only works in its own apps. 20i works in any mail app over IMAP.
Prices and the latest news
No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
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How to switch
Moving to Tuta · Moving from Tuta. Or see all my switching guides.