Tuta vs Fasthosts
In short: Tuta wins on privacy, Fasthosts wins on price, and Tuta wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Tuta or Fasthosts?
- Go for Tuta if you'd like mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup; a free plan to start on; and more room (20 GB, against 2 GB).
- Fasthosts is the better pick if you want a cheaper plan, at From £1 a month for the first year; freedom to use the mail app you already like; and a provider that's been going since 1998.
| Feature | Tuta | Fasthosts |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Features | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Revolutionary About €3 a month, yearly | Email From £1 a month for the first year |
| Free plan | Yes, 1 GB | No |
| Storage | 20 GB | 2 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ 3 | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ Built in | No |
| Company based in | Germany | United Kingdom (IONOS) |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2011 | 1998 |
| 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 | No |
| Aliases | Yes, with catch-all | Yes |
| Open-source apps | ✓ Yes | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- Cheapest plans: Tuta Revolutionary, About €3 a month, yearly. Fasthosts Email, From £1 a month for the first year.
- Tuta has a free plan (1 GB); Fasthosts has no free plan.
- Space: Tuta gives 20 GB of storage, Fasthosts 2 GB of storage.
- Tuta keeps your mail in Germany, while Fasthosts keeps it in the United Kingdom.
- The companies sit under different laws: Tuta in Germany, Fasthosts in United Kingdom (IONOS).
- On encryption, Tuta encrypts mail end to end, whereas Fasthosts doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- Mail apps: Tuta only works in its own apps; Fasthosts works in any mail app over IMAP.
- Aliases: Tuta offers yes, with catch-all, Fasthosts yes.
Tuta and Fasthosts: your questions
Is Tuta more private than Fasthosts?
Tuta scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and Fasthosts 2.5. Tuta gives you mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup and open-source apps anyone can check.
Is Tuta cheaper than Fasthosts?
Fasthosts is cheaper. Its Email plan is From £1 a month for the first year, against About €3 a month, yearly for Tuta's Revolutionary. Tuta 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 or Fasthosts?
Yes, both do. Tuta: 3 domains on its cheapest plan that allows one. Fasthosts: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Tuta and Fasthosts?
Tuta keeps it in Germany. Fasthosts keeps it in the United Kingdom.
Can I use Tuta and Fasthosts in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Tuta only works in its own apps. Fasthosts works in any mail app over IMAP.
Price changes and news
Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.
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