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| Tuta Mail | StartMail | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | ||
| Subcategory | Encrypted Mailbox | Encrypted Mailbox |
| Grade | A | B |
| Editor's Pick | — | — |
| Tagline | German-based encrypted email. Open-source clients. | Dutch privacy-focused email. Paid only, accepts BTC. |
| Fees | Free tier 1 GB · paid €3–9/mo · BTC/PaySafeCard accepted | €60/yr · BTC + card · founded by StartPage team |
| KYC posture | light_kyc | light_kyc |
| Highlight tags | FREE TIEROPEN SOURCE | PGP |
| Feature tags | open_sourcepgp_supported2fa_supported | pgp_supported2fa_supported |
| Web | https://tuta.com | https://www.startmail.com |
| Tor | http://tutanotgkdf7ozqsrntmckrn7lnyzecwhylftcbvc46t6bx2m4srwcyd.onion | — |
| Last verified | 2026-05-11 | 2026-05-11 |