Tuta vs Firefox Relay
On privacy it's Tuta. On price it's Firefox Relay. On features it's Tuta. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Tuta is the better pick if you want mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup; your email to stay in Germany; and an address on your own domain.
- Firefox Relay suits you best if you want a cheaper plan, at $0.99 a month.
| Feature | Tuta | Firefox Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 1.0 |
| Price | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Features | 4.0 | Not rated |
| Cheapest plan | Revolutionary About €3 a month, yearly | Premium $0.99 a month |
| Free plan | Yes, 1 GB | Yes, 5 aliases |
| Storage | 20 GB | Forwards only |
| Your own domain | ✓ 3 | Own subdomain only |
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ Built in | No |
| Company based in | Germany | United States (Mozilla) |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | United States |
| Founded | 2011 | 2020 |
| Free trial | Free plan | Free plan |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | No, its own apps only | No, its own apps only |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | No |
| Aliases | Yes, with catch-all | Unlimited aliases |
| Open-source apps | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | No |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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The key differences
- Tuta's cheapest plan is Revolutionary (About €3 a month, yearly); Firefox Relay's is Premium ($0.99 a month).
- For free, Tuta gives you a free plan (1 GB), and Firefox Relay a free plan (5 aliases).
- Tuta comes with 20 GB of storage and Firefox Relay with no storage, as it forwards mail on.
- Data location: Germany for Tuta, United States for Firefox Relay.
- Tuta is based in Germany and Firefox Relay in the United States (Mozilla), so different privacy laws apply.
- Tuta encrypts mail end to end; Firefox Relay doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- Tuta lets you bring your own domain name; Firefox Relay doesn't.
- For extra addresses, Tuta has yes, with catch-all and Firefox Relay has unlimited aliases.
Tuta and Firefox Relay: your questions
Which is more private, Tuta or Firefox Relay?
Tuta scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and Firefox Relay 1. Tuta gives you mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup and your email to stay in Germany.
Which is cheaper, Tuta or Firefox Relay?
Firefox Relay is cheaper. Its Premium plan is $0.99 a month, against About €3 a month, yearly for Tuta's Revolutionary. Firefox Relay and Tuta also have a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Do Tuta and Firefox Relay work with my own domain?
Only Tuta does (3 domains on its cheapest plan that allows one). With Firefox Relay your address stays on its own domain.
Where do Tuta and Firefox Relay keep my email?
Tuta keeps it in Germany. Firefox Relay keeps it in the United States.
Do Tuta and Firefox Relay work in other mail apps?
Tuta only works in its own apps. Firefox Relay only works in its own apps.
Recent price changes
I haven't seen either change its price since I started checking on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Tuta news · Firefox Relay news.
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How to switch
Moving to Tuta · Moving from Tuta. Or see all my switching guides.