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Tuta vs Soverin

On privacy it's Tuta. On price it's a tie. On features it's Soverin. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.

Should you pick Tuta or Soverin?

  • Tuta suits you best if you want end-to-end encryption built in; a cheaper plan, at About €3 a month, yearly; and to try it free first.
  • Soverin is the better pick if you want 25 GB of storage and freedom to use the mail app you already like.
FeatureTutaSoverin
Overall4.53.5
Privacy4.52.5
Price4.04.0
Features4.05.0
Cheapest planRevolutionary
About €3 a month, yearly
Private Mailbox
€3.25 a month, yearly
Free planYes, 1 GBNo
Storage20 GB25 GB
Your own domain✓ 3✓ Yes
End-to-end encryption✓ Built inNo
Company based in Germany Netherlands
Your data is kept in Germany Netherlands
Founded2011Unknown
Free trialFree planNo free trial; 30-day money-back guarantee
Funded by advertisingNoNo
Works in any mail appNo, its own apps only✓ IMAP and SMTP
Calendar and contacts✓ Yes✓ Yes
AliasesYes, with catch-allUnlimited
Open-source apps✓ YesNo
Sign up without IDNoNo
White labelNoUnknown
Reader offerNoneNone
Last checked22 October 202625 October 2026

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The key differences

  • On price: Tuta Revolutionary at About €3 a month, yearly, against Soverin Private Mailbox at €3.25 a month, yearly.
  • For free, Tuta gives you a free plan (1 GB), and Soverin no free plan.
  • Tuta comes with 20 GB of storage and Soverin with 25 GB of storage.
  • Tuta keeps your mail in Germany, while Soverin keeps it in the Netherlands.
  • Tuta is based in Germany and Soverin in the Netherlands, so different privacy laws apply.
  • Tuta encrypts mail end to end; Soverin doesn't encrypt mail end to end.
  • Tuta only works in its own apps, and Soverin works in any mail app over IMAP.
  • For extra addresses, Tuta has yes, with catch-all and Soverin has unlimited.

Questions people ask

Which is more private, Tuta or Soverin?

Tuta scores 4.5 out of 5 for privacy and Soverin 2.5. Tuta gives you end-to-end encryption built in and apps whose code is public.

Which is cheaper, Tuta or Soverin?

Tuta is cheaper. Its Revolutionary plan is About €3 a month, yearly, against €3.25 a month, yearly for Soverin's Private Mailbox. Tuta also has a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.

Do Tuta and Soverin work with my own domain?

Yes, both do. Tuta: 3 domains on its cheapest plan that allows one. Soverin: Yes.

Where do Tuta and Soverin keep my email?

Tuta keeps it in Germany. Soverin keeps it in the Netherlands.

Do Tuta and Soverin work in other mail apps?

Tuta only works in its own apps. Soverin works in any mail app over IMAP.

Prices and the latest news

No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.

The latest headlines: Tuta news · Soverin news.

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Switching between them

Moving to Tuta · Moving from Tuta. Or see all my switching guides.

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