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Tuta Review
Quantum-safe encrypted email with full data encryption including subject lines.
Germany (GDPR)
Founded 2011
Zero-Knowledge
Free Plan
Mobile Apps
2FA Support
Custom Domain
Overview
Tuta (formerly Tutanota) is one of the most established secure email providers, founded in 2011 in Hanover, Germany. The service is fiercely independent, fully open-source, and focuses on providing the highest level of E2EE for email, calendars, and contacts. Tuta uses a proprietary implementation of AES and RSA for E2EE, which also encrypts metadata like subject lines. The company is pioneering post-quantum cryptography (TutaCrypt) to protect data against future quantum computer attacks. All user data is stored on Tuta's own servers in Germany, powered by 100% renewable energy. The Android app is available on F-Droid, free from any Google dependencies.
Key Features
- Full data encryption including subject lines
- Pioneering quantum-safe encryption (TutaCrypt)
- 100% open-source clients for transparency
- Anonymous signup - no phone or personal info required
- Zero-knowledge encrypted calendar
- 100% renewable energy powered servers
- Google-free Android app on F-Droid
- Offline access to mailbox, calendar, contacts
- Encrypted contact form (Tuta Form) for websites
- No ads or tracking - funded by subscriptions only
Pros
- Pioneering quantum-safe encryption for future-proof security
- Encrypts more data than most providers (including subject lines)
- Fully open-source clients for maximum transparency
- Affordable paid plans and functional free tier
- Strong commitment to sustainability and privacy
Cons
- Does not support PGP, limiting interoperability
- No IMAP/SMTP support - must use Tuta's proprietary clients
- Free plan has limited search functionality
Pricing
Free: €0/month (1GB)
Revolutionary: €3/month (20GB)
Legend: €8/month (500GB)
Technical Details
- Encryption
- TutaCrypt (AES-256/x25519 + CRYSTALS-Kyber)
- Storage
- 1GB - 500GB
- Headquarters
- Hanover, Germany