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Fastmail vs Tuta

FastmailIndie
8.7/ 10
TutaIndie
8.7/ 10
Across 4 measured dimensions: Fastmail wins 0, Tuta wins 1 (3 tie / n/a)
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Side by side.

8 dimensions
MetricFastmailTuta
Score
8.78.7
Δ 90 days
— flat— flat
Parent & badge
IndependentIndie
IndependentIndie
Founded
19992011
Best for
Privacy seekers wanting no Google adsPrivacy buffs who love open-source
Price per mo
Winner: right
$5.00/ mo$3.60/ mo
Renewal multiplier
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Tagline
Privacy-focused email, no Google, no adsGerman E2E mail, FOSS clients, no IMAP
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What works, what doesn't.

Per provider
Fastmail4 pros · 3 cons
+ Pros
  • ✓Independent, no ads or email scanning
  • ✓Strong custom domain support
  • ✓Faster email protocol with JMAP
  • ✓Solid calendar and contacts integration
– Cons
  • ✗No end-to-end encryption
  • ✗Australian jurisdiction might worry some
  • ✗Web interface feels a bit dated
Tuta4 pros · 4 cons
+ Pros
  • ✓Full email encryption, even subjects
  • ✓Open-source on all platforms
  • ✓Future-proof with quantum encryption
  • ✓Transparent and consistent pricing
– Cons
  • ✗No third-party client support
  • ✗Manual migration is a hassle
  • ✗Limited search on encrypted data
  • ✗Smaller feature set than competitors
Make the call

Pick one and go.

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VisitFastmail ↗Score 8.7VisitTuta ↗Score 8.7
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