Protonvs
Tuta (Tutanota)
Both score similarly on sovereignty (82 vs 84). The right choice depends on the details below – open source, self-hosting, pricing and focus.
Score comparison
| Proton | Tuta (Tutanota) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sovereignty | 82 | 84 |
| Privacy | 95 | 93 |
| Open Source | 70 | 85 |
| Business fit | 74 | 66 |
| Migration ease | 60 | 55 |
| Pricing transparency | 82 | 82 |
| Enterprise readiness | 72 | 58 |
Features & facts
| Proton | Tuta (Tutanota) | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | Germany |
| Open Source | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No | No |
| Cloud/SaaS | Yes | Yes |
| EU data residency | No | Yes |
| DPA / AV-Vertrag | Yes | Yes |
| ISO 27001 | Yes | unknown |
| Data location | Switzerland (primary location); own server hardware also in Germany | Germany |
| From | 3,99 € / Monat | 3 € / Monat |
| Founded | 2014 | 2011 |
Proton
Switzerland
Swiss privacy suite with end-to-end encrypted email, calendar, drive, password manager and VPN.
Strengths
- End-to-end encryption across the whole suite
- Own server hardware (Switzerland/Germany), no hyperscaler
- Open source, ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II
Weaknesses
- Headquartered in Switzerland (EFTA), not in the EU/EEA
- No self-hosting
- Encryption limits some convenience features
Tuta (Tutanota)
Germany
End-to-end encrypted email and calendar from Germany – open source and ad-free.
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
Choose Proton if…
- Privacy-conscious private users and teams
- Users who want an encrypted all-in-one suite
Choose Tuta (Tutanota) if…
- Privacy-conscious private users
- Small teams with high encryption needs
Scores are editorial orientation, not legal advice. Details are based on public provider information and are not independently verified.