Tuta
German encrypted email now branded as Tuta
Tuta (formerly Tutanota) offers end-to-end encrypted email and calendar from Germany, with a freemium model and strong open-source privacy focus.
About Tuta
Tutanota was founded in Hanover, Germany, in 2011 and later rebranded as Tuta while keeping the same encrypted email mission. The service provides end-to-end encrypted mail and calendar under German jurisdiction, with free and paid plans aimed at individuals and organizations that want a European privacy alternative to mainstream email.
Why consider Tuta
- German encrypted email with European data residency
- End-to-end encryption for mail and calendar
- Freemium entry with paid storage and custom domains
- Open-source clients and long privacy advocacy history
- Direct European alternative to Gmail and US webmail
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Brand comparison
| Brand | Country | Positioning | Main category | Price level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuta |  Germany | Encrypted German email | Freemium / subscription | |
| Proton Mail |  Switzerland | Encrypted privacy suite | Freemium | |
| Mailbox.org | Germany | Privacy-focused German mail hosting | Email hosting | Subscription |
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Brand details
Product categories
Brand ownership
- Tutao GmbH
- Tuta
- Tutanota
Market presence
- Web and native apps
- Direct subscription billing
- Privacy community referrals
- Business and nonprofit plans
- European and global user base
Brand timeline
- 2011Tutanota founded in Hanover
- 2010sBuilds encrypted freemium email user base
- 2020sAdds calendar and expands business plans
- 2023Rebrands publicly as Tuta
- TodayLeading German encrypted email provider