Tuta vs LCN
On privacy it's Tuta. On price it's Tuta. On features it's Tuta. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Tuta or LCN?
- Go for Tuta if you'd like mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup; a cheaper plan, at About €3 a month, yearly; and to try it free first.
- LCN is the better pick if you want the choice of any mail app over IMAP.
| Feature | Tuta | LCN |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Revolutionary About €3 a month, yearly | Starter £9.99 per user a month (£1 for the first month), or £109.89 a year |
| 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 | United Kingdom |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2011 | Unknown |
| Free trial | Free plan | £1 for the first month |
| 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
- On price: Tuta Revolutionary at About €3 a month, yearly, against LCN Starter at £9.99 per user a month (£1 for the first month), or £109.89 a year.
- Tuta has a free plan (1 GB); LCN has no free plan.
- Space: Tuta gives 20 GB of storage, LCN 5 GB of storage.
- Data location: Germany for Tuta, United Kingdom for LCN.
- The companies sit under different laws: Tuta in Germany, LCN in United Kingdom.
- On encryption, Tuta encrypts mail end to end, whereas LCN doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- Mail apps: Tuta only works in its own apps; LCN works in any mail app over IMAP.
- Aliases: Tuta offers yes, with catch-all, LCN yes.
Common questions
Is Tuta more private than LCN?
Tuta scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and LCN 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 LCN?
Tuta is cheaper. Its Revolutionary plan is About €3 a month, yearly, against £9.99 per user a month (£1 for the first month), or £109.89 a year for LCN's Starter. 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 LCN?
Yes, both do. Tuta: 3 domains on its cheapest plan that allows one. LCN: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Tuta and LCN?
Tuta keeps it in Germany. LCN keeps it in the United Kingdom.
Can I use Tuta and LCN in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Tuta only works in its own apps. LCN works in any mail app over IMAP.
Price changes and 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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Switching between them
Moving to Tuta · Moving from Tuta. Or see all my switching guides.