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Top Email Clients & Providers like Tuta

The most popular alternative to Tuta is Proton Mail, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to Tuta are Thunderbird.

Most alternatives to Tuta are in the Email Clients & Providers category, compared here by price, platform and features.

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  1. Proton Mail

    4.8(48.7K) · App Store

    Proton Mail is an end-to-end encrypted email service based in Switzerland. Messages between Proton users are encrypted automatically, emails to others can be password-protected, and stored mail uses zero-access encryption so Proton cannot read it. Its apps are open source, paid plans add custom domains and more addresses, and it is part of a suite with Proton Calendar, Drive, VPN and Pass.

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    Pros

    • End-to-end and zero-access encryption protect stored mail
    • Based in Switzerland, with open source apps
    • Part of a suite with Proton Calendar, Drive, VPN and Pass

    Cons

    • Free plan is tight on storage and addresses
    • Using IMAP clients requires Proton Mail Bridge and a paid plan
    Cost / License
    FreemiumOpen source
    Categories
    Email Clients & Providers
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMacLinuxiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    Custom email domainEmail aliasesEnd-to-end encryptionSend laterTracker blockingTwo-factor authentication
    Visit websiteMore about Proton Mail

  2. Thunderbird

    Thunderbird is a free and open-source email client for Windows, macOS and Linux, with an Android app based on K-9 Mail. It manages multiple accounts in a unified inbox and includes a calendar, address book, chat and built-in OpenPGP encryption. Add-ons and themes customize it extensively, and it is developed by MZLA Technologies, a Mozilla Foundation subsidiary funded by user donations.

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    Pros

    • Free and open source, funded by donations rather than ads
    • Built-in OpenPGP encryption, calendar and address book
    • Highly customizable with add-ons and themes

    Cons

    • Interface feels busier than minimalist modern clients
    • Getting the most out of it takes some setup and add-ons
    Cost / License
    FreeOpen source
    Categories
    Email Clients & Providers
    Platforms
    WindowsMacLinuxAndroid
    Features
    Ad-freeCalendar viewEnd-to-end encryptionOffline modePlugins & extensionsUnified inbox
    Visit websiteMore about Thunderbird

Tuta vs its alternatives at a glance

Pricing, platforms and the key features of Tuta, compared with its most popular alternatives.

Tuta vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsCalendar viewCustom email domainEmail aliasesEnd-to-end encryptionGDPR compliant
TutaFreemiumOpen sourceWeb, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android
Proton MailFreemiumOpen sourceWeb, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android
ThunderbirdFreeOpen sourceWindows, Mac, Linux, Android

Tuta alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Tuta?

The most popular alternative to Tuta is Proton Mail: Encrypted email from Switzerland with a free plan. Other great alternatives are Thunderbird.

Is there a free alternative to Tuta?

Yes, 2 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including Proton Mail and Thunderbird.

Is there an open source alternative to Tuta?

Yes, 2 open source alternatives are listed, including Proton Mail and Thunderbird.

Is Tuta free?

Tuta has a free plan, with paid plans that unlock more features.

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