Cybersecurity · head to head
Microsoft Sentinel vs Tuta
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Microsoft Sentinel billing is driven by the volume of log data ingested per day, so cost scales with log noise rather than with users or protected assets; 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 Sentinel and Tuta actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Sentinel | Tuta |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | usage-based | freemium |
| Platforms | Web, Api | Web |
| Founded | 1975 | Unknown |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Sentinel
- AI-powered analytics
- Fusion detection
- UEBA
- Automated response playbooks
- Threat intelligence
- Hunting queries
- Workbooks
- Incident management
Only in Tuta
Nothing recorded that Microsoft Sentinel does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Microsoft Sentinel
- Cloud-based security information and event management (SIEM)not Tuta
- Extended detection and response (XDR) across enterprise infrastructurenot Tuta
- Data ingestion and long-term security analyticsnot Tuta
Tuta
- Private encrypted email communicationnot Microsoft Sentinel
- Users valuing end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge architecturenot Microsoft Sentinel
- Individuals seeking open-source email clientsnot Microsoft Sentinel
- Organizations requiring quantum-resistant encryptionnot Microsoft Sentinel
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Microsoft Sentinel
- Billing is driven by the volume of log data ingested per day, so cost scales with log noise rather than with users or protected assets
- Commitment tier discounts require reserving daily ingestion capacity in advance, and a tier cannot be downgraded until 31 days have passed
- Commitment tiers start at 100 GB per day, above what smaller estates ingest
- Charges for Log Analytics, Logic Apps and Machine Learning are billed separately on top of Sentinel itself
- The free allowance is only up to 5 MB per user per day for selected Microsoft 365 security logs
- Promotional commitment pricing is time limited and locks in only until a stated end date
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 Sentinel
Free- Pay-As-You-Go$2.46/day
- Per GB ingested
- 90-day retention
- First 31 days free for new workspaces
- Commitment TiersFree
- 100GB to 50TB tiers
- Up to 65% discount
- Predictable billing
- Microsoft 365 E5Free
- Free data ingestion for M365 logs
- Bundled with E5 license
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 Sentinel if
- You need ai-powered analytics.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want fusion detection.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Sentinel or Tuta better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Sentinel starts at Free and Tuta at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Sentinel or Tuta?
- Microsoft Sentinel starts at Free and Tuta at Free.
- Does Microsoft Sentinel or Tuta run on more platforms?
- Microsoft Sentinel runs on Web, Api. Tuta runs on Web.
- Can I use Microsoft Sentinel for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Microsoft Sentinel best used for?
- Microsoft Sentinel is most often used for cloud-based security information and event management (siem), extended detection and response (xdr) across enterprise infrastructure, data ingestion and long-term security analytics. Of those, cloud-based security information and event management (siem) and extended detection and response (xdr) across enterprise infrastructure are not what Tuta is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft Sentinel do that Tuta cannot?
- Microsoft Sentinel covers AI-powered analytics, Fusion detection, UEBA, Automated response playbooks.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Microsoft Sentinel: How is Microsoft Sentinel pricing calculated?
Microsoft Sentinel uses a pay-as-you-go usage-based model where you pay only for data ingested, stored, and consumed. Flexible commitment tiers are available to reduce total cost of ownership, with specific rates not published on the public pricing page. Source: https://www.microsoft.com/security/business/siem-and-xdr/microsoft-sentinel/
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 Sentinel: Does Microsoft Sentinel require an Azure subscription?
Yes, Microsoft Sentinel requires a Microsoft Azure subscription to operate. Pricing is handled through Azure and varies based on data consumption and the commitment tier you select. Source: https://www.microsoft.com/security/business/siem-and-xdr/microsoft-sentinel/
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.
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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