Tuta (Tutanota)
EU verifiedEnd-to-end encrypted email and calendar from Germany – open source and ad-free.
Tuta (formerly Tutanota) is a German email service with consistent end-to-end encryption for mailbox and calendar. According to the provider, the service is developed and operated 100% in Germany; the client code has been open source (GPLv3) since 2014. The focus is clearly on privacy, less on groupware features. Alongside a free plan, the cheapest paid plan (Revolutionary) starts at €3 per month.
Note on ownership: Tutao GmbH based in Hanover (founded 2011). According to the provider, the service is developed and operated 100% in Germany. Client code has been open source under GPLv3 since 2014.
Strengths
- End-to-end encrypted, headquarters and servers in Germany
- Open-source apps, ad-free
- Low-cost entry plans
Weaknesses
- No classic IMAP/SMTP access due to encryption
- Fewer groupware/business features
Best for
- • Privacy-conscious private users
- • Small teams with high encryption needs
Less suited for
- • Companies that need full groupware and standard protocols
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