Tuta vs Modoboa
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.
Which should you choose?
- Go for Tuta if you'd like mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup and your email to stay in Germany.
- Modoboa is the better pick if you want to read your mail in any app, such as Apple Mail, Outlook or Thunderbird.
| Feature | Tuta | Modoboa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | Not rated |
| Privacy | 4.5 | Not rated |
| Price | 4.0 | Not rated |
| Features | 4.0 | Not rated |
| Cheapest plan | Revolutionary About €3 a month, yearly | Open source Free |
| Free plan | Yes, 1 GB | Yes, open source |
| Storage | 20 GB | Not confirmed |
| Your own domain | ✓ 3 | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ Built in | No |
| Company based in | Germany | France |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | Your own server |
| Founded | 2011 | Unknown |
| Free trial | Free plan | Free to download |
| 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
- Tuta's cheapest plan is Revolutionary (About €3 a month, yearly); Modoboa's is Open source (Free).
- Tuta has a free plan (1 GB); Modoboa has a free plan (open source).
- Space: Tuta gives 20 GB of storage, Modoboa storage not confirmed.
- Data location: Germany for Tuta, Your own server for Modoboa.
- The companies sit under different laws: Tuta in Germany, Modoboa in France.
- On encryption, Tuta encrypts mail end to end, whereas Modoboa doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- Mail apps: Tuta only works in its own apps; Modoboa works in any mail app over IMAP.
- Aliases: Tuta offers yes, with catch-all, Modoboa yes.
Questions people ask
Can I use my own domain with Tuta or Modoboa?
Yes, both do. Tuta: 3 domains on its cheapest plan that allows one. Modoboa: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Tuta and Modoboa?
Tuta keeps it in Germany. Modoboa keeps it in Your own server.
Can I use Tuta and Modoboa in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Tuta only works in its own apps. Modoboa 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 · Modoboa news.
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Moving your email
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