Tuta vs Kolab Now
In short: Tuta wins on privacy, Tuta wins on price, and Kolab Now wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Tuta or Kolab Now: which should you choose?
- Go for Tuta if you'd like encryption that means even the provider can't read your mail; a cheaper plan, at About €3 a month, yearly; and a free plan before you pay anything.
- Kolab Now is the better pick if you want to read your mail in any app, such as Apple Mail, Outlook or Thunderbird.
| Feature | Tuta | Kolab Now |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Price | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Features | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Revolutionary About €3 a month, yearly | Mailbox CHF 5 a month |
| Free plan | Yes, 1 GB | No |
| Storage | 20 GB | 5 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ 3 | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ Built in | No |
| Company based in | Germany | Switzerland |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | Switzerland |
| Founded | 2011 | 2013 |
| 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 | ✓ Yes |
| 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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The key differences
- On price: Tuta Revolutionary at About €3 a month, yearly, against Kolab Now Mailbox at CHF 5 a month.
- Tuta has a free plan (1 GB); Kolab Now has no free plan.
- Space: Tuta gives 20 GB of storage, Kolab Now 5 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in Germany with Tuta, and in Switzerland with Kolab Now.
- The companies sit under different laws: Tuta in Germany, Kolab Now in Switzerland.
- On encryption, Tuta encrypts mail end to end, whereas Kolab Now doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- Mail apps: Tuta only works in its own apps; Kolab Now works in any mail app over IMAP.
- Aliases: Tuta offers yes, with catch-all, Kolab Now yes.
Tuta and Kolab Now: your questions
Is Tuta more private than Kolab Now?
Tuta scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and Kolab Now 3. Tuta gives you encryption that means even the provider can't read your mail.
Is Tuta cheaper than Kolab Now?
Tuta is cheaper. Its Revolutionary plan is About €3 a month, yearly, against CHF 5 a month for Kolab Now's Mailbox. 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 Kolab Now?
Yes, both do. Tuta: 3 domains on its cheapest plan that allows one. Kolab Now: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Tuta and Kolab Now?
Tuta keeps it in Germany. Kolab Now keeps it in Switzerland.
Can I use Tuta and Kolab Now in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Tuta only works in its own apps. Kolab Now works in any mail app over IMAP.
Prices and the latest news
I haven't seen either change its price since I started checking on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Tuta news · Kolab Now news.
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How to switch
Moving to Tuta · Moving from Tuta. Or see all my switching guides.