Tuta vs mailbox.org
On privacy it's a tie. On price it's a tie. On features it's mailbox.org. Here's everything side by side, last checked 22 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Tuta is the better pick if you want end-to-end encryption built in and a free plan to start on.
- mailbox.org suits you best if you want the choice of any mail app over IMAP; extras such as PGP encryption as well as sieve filters; and sign-up without ID.
| Feature | Tuta | mailbox.org |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Revolutionary About €3 a month, yearly | Standard €3 a month, yearly (from summer 2026) |
| Free plan | Yes, 1 GB | No (30-day trial) |
| Storage | 20 GB | 20 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ 3 | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ Built in | Optional (PGP or encrypted storage) |
| Company based in | Germany | Germany |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | Germany |
| Founded | 2011 | 2014 |
| Free trial | Free plan | 30 days free |
| 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 | ✓ Yes |
| White label | No | No |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 |
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The key differences
- Tuta's cheapest plan is Revolutionary (About €3 a month, yearly); mailbox.org's is Standard (€3 a month, yearly (from summer 2026)).
- For free, Tuta gives you a free plan (1 GB), and mailbox.org no free plan.
- Tuta encrypts mail end to end; mailbox.org offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage).
- Tuta only works in its own apps, and mailbox.org works in any mail app over IMAP.
- For extra addresses, Tuta has yes, with catch-all and mailbox.org has yes.
Questions people ask
Which is more private, Tuta or mailbox.org?
They score the same for privacy: 4.5 out of 5 each. The differences are in the details, such as where your mail is kept (Germany for Tuta, Germany for mailbox.org).
Which is cheaper, Tuta or mailbox.org?
Their cheapest plans cost about the same: Tuta About €3 a month, yearly, mailbox.org €3 a month, yearly (from summer 2026).
Do Tuta and mailbox.org work with my own domain?
Yes, both do. Tuta: 3 domains on its cheapest plan that allows one. mailbox.org: Yes.
Where do Tuta and mailbox.org keep my email?
Both keep it in Germany.
Do Tuta and mailbox.org work in other mail apps?
Tuta only works in its own apps. mailbox.org works in any mail app over IMAP.
Prices and the latest news
- 1 September 2026 mailbox.org: €3.00 (announced 15 July 2026)
- 1 June 2026 mailbox.org: €2.50
The latest headlines: Tuta news · mailbox.org news.
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How to switch
Switching takes an evening to set up. Follow the steps for your direction: Tuta to mailbox.org · mailbox.org to Tuta.