Tuta vs SimpleLogin
Tuta wins on privacy, they tie on price and Tuta wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Tuta if you want mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup; more space for your mail: 20 GB; and calendar and contacts in the same account.
- SimpleLogin is the better pick if you want a cheaper plan, at $36 a year (with Proton Pass) and extras such as PGP encryption as well as API.
| Feature | Tuta | SimpleLogin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Price | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | 4.0 | Not rated |
| Cheapest plan | Revolutionary About €3 a month, yearly | Premium $36 a year (with Proton Pass) |
| Free plan | Yes, 1 GB | Yes, 10 aliases |
| Storage | 20 GB | Forwards only |
| Your own domain | ✓ 3 | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ Built in | No |
| Company based in | Germany | Switzerland (Proton) |
| Your data is kept in | Germany | EU |
| Founded | 2011 | 2019 |
| Free trial | Free plan | Free plan |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | No, its own apps only | No, its own apps only |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | No |
| Aliases | Yes, with catch-all | Unlimited aliases |
| Open-source apps | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | No |
| 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); SimpleLogin's is Premium ($36 a year (with Proton Pass)).
- Tuta has a free plan (1 GB); SimpleLogin has a free plan (10 aliases).
- Space: Tuta gives 20 GB of storage, SimpleLogin no storage, as it forwards mail on.
- Tuta keeps your mail in Germany, while SimpleLogin keeps it in the EU.
- The companies sit under different laws: Tuta in Germany, SimpleLogin in Switzerland (Proton).
- On encryption, Tuta encrypts mail end to end, whereas SimpleLogin doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
- Aliases: Tuta offers yes, with catch-all, SimpleLogin unlimited aliases.
Common questions
Is Tuta more private than SimpleLogin?
Tuta scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and SimpleLogin 3. Tuta gives you mail that's encrypted end to end without any setup.
Is Tuta cheaper than SimpleLogin?
SimpleLogin is cheaper. Its Premium plan is $36 a year (with Proton Pass), against About €3 a month, yearly for Tuta's Revolutionary. SimpleLogin and Tuta also have 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 SimpleLogin?
Yes, both do. Tuta: 3 domains on its cheapest plan that allows one. SimpleLogin: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Tuta and SimpleLogin?
Tuta keeps it in Germany. SimpleLogin keeps it in the EU.
Can I use Tuta and SimpleLogin in Apple Mail or Outlook?
Tuta only works in its own apps. SimpleLogin only works in its own apps.
Recent price changes
Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Tuta news · SimpleLogin news.
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Switching between them
Moving to Tuta · Moving from Tuta. Or see all my switching guides.