Tuta vs Migadu
In short: Tuta wins on privacy, Migadu wins on price, and Migadu wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 22 October 2026.
Tuta or Migadu: which should you choose?
- Go for Tuta if you'd like mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup; a free plan to start on; and 20 GB of storage.
- Migadu is the better pick if you want the lower price ($19 a year (whole account)) and to read your mail in any app, such as Apple Mail, Outlook or Thunderbird.
| Feature | Tuta | Migadu |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Revolutionary About €3 a month, yearly | Micro $19 a year (whole account) |
| Free plan | Yes, 1 GB | No |
| Storage | 20 GB | 5 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ 3 | ✓ Unlimited |
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ Built in | No |
| Company based in | Germany | Switzerland |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | France |
| Founded | 2011 | Unknown |
| 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 | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- On price: Tuta Revolutionary at About €3 a month, yearly, against Migadu Micro at $19 a year (whole account).
- Tuta has a free plan (1 GB); Migadu has no free plan.
- Space: Tuta gives 20 GB of storage, Migadu 5 GB of storage.
- Tuta keeps your mail in Germany, while Migadu keeps it in France.
- The companies sit under different laws: Tuta in Germany, Migadu in Switzerland.
- On encryption, Tuta encrypts mail end to end, whereas Migadu doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- Mail apps: Tuta only works in its own apps; Migadu works in any mail app over IMAP.
- Aliases: Tuta offers yes, with catch-all, Migadu yes.
Common questions
Is Tuta more private than Migadu?
Tuta scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and Migadu 2.5. Tuta gives you mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup and apps whose code is public.
Is Tuta cheaper than Migadu?
Migadu is cheaper. Its Micro plan is $19 a year (whole account), 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 Migadu?
Yes, both do. Tuta: 3 domains on its cheapest plan that allows one. Migadu: Unlimited.
Where is my email stored with Tuta and Migadu?
Tuta keeps it in Germany. Migadu keeps it in France.
Can I use Tuta and Migadu in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Tuta only works in its own apps. Migadu works in any mail app over IMAP.
Prices and the latest news
Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Tuta news · Migadu news.
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Switching between them
Moving to Tuta · Moving from Tuta. Or see all my switching guides.