Cybersecurity · head to head
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Tuta
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Tuta
Cybersecurity
Secure, green and ad-free. Email to feel good about.
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Tuta has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales; Tuta individual plan pricing only shown in EUR; no USD conversion provided on site
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Tuta actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Tuta |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web |
| Founded | 1975 | Unknown |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Threat & vulnerability management
- Attack surface reduction
- Next-gen protection
- EDR
- Auto investigation
- Microsoft Threat Experts
- Threat analytics
- Secure score
Only in Tuta
Nothing recorded that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Tuta
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Tuta
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Tuta
Tuta
- Private encrypted email communicationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Users valuing end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge architecturenot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Individuals seeking open-source email clientsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Organizations requiring quantum-resistant encryptionnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- Defender for Endpoint Plan 1 and Plan 2 do not include server licenses; additional licensing required for server protection
- Specific feature differences between Plan 1 and Plan 2 require consulting Microsoft documentation
Tuta
- Individual plan pricing only shown in EUR; no USD conversion provided on site
- Family plan pricing separate (EUR 3 or EUR 8 per additional user) not included in main pricing
- Shared mailboxes require additional EUR 3-8 monthly charges
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Tuta
Free- Free PlanFree
- 1 GB storage
- 1 calendar
- 3 labels
- Revolutionary Plan$3/month
- 20 GB storage
- 15 email aliases
- 3 custom domains
- Legend Plan$8/month
- 500 GB storage
- 30 email aliases
- 10 custom domains
Which should you pick?
Choose Microsoft Defender for Endpoint if
- You need threat & vulnerability management.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- You also want attack surface reduction.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Tuta better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and Tuta at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Tuta?
- Tuta has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Free for Tuta.
- Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Tuta run on more platforms?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Tuta runs on Web.
- Can I use Tuta for free?
- Yes. Tuta has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request.
- What is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint best used for?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is most often used for enterprise endpoint security across windows, macos, linux, android, and ios via plans 1 or 2, small and medium-sized businesses using microsoft defender for business as alternative, organisations using microsoft 365 e5 which includes defender for endpoint plan 2. Of those, enterprise endpoint security across windows, macos, linux, android, and ios via plans 1 or 2 and small and medium-sized businesses using microsoft defender for business as alternative are not what Tuta is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft Defender for Endpoint do that Tuta cannot?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: How is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint priced?
Defender for Endpoint is bundled into Microsoft 365 enterprise subscriptions. Plan 1 is included in Microsoft 365 E3, and Plan 2 is included in Microsoft 365 E5. Individual pricing is not published separately.
SourceTuta: How much does Tuta email cost?
Tuta offers a free plan with 1 GB storage. Paid plans are EUR 3/month (Revolutionary) with 20 GB storage and 15 email aliases, and EUR 8/month (Legend) with 500 GB storage and 30 email aliases. Family plan add-ons cost EUR 3-8 per additional mailbox member monthly.
SourceMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint: Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offer a trial?
Yes. A free trial is available for prospective customers to test the product before committing to a subscription.
SourceTuta: Is there a free email plan with Tuta?
Yes, Tuta's free plan includes 1 GB of storage, one calendar, three labels, and full end-to-end encryption security features with no custom domains or email aliases.
SourceMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint: What is the difference between Plan 1 and Plan 2?
Plan 1 (in E3) includes unified security tools, device controls, network protection, firewall, web/URL controls, APIs, SIEM connectors, and app controls. Plan 2 (in E5) adds endpoint detection and response, deception techniques, automatic attack disruption, exposure management, and threat intelligence.
SourceTuta: What are the limits on Tuta's free email plan?
The free plan provides 1 GB storage, access to one calendar, three labels maximum, and no support for custom domains or additional email aliases.
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