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Mozilla Firefox vs Tuta

Mozilla Firefox logo

Mozilla Firefox

Technology

Fast, private & safe web browser

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tuta logo

Tuta

Cybersecurity

Secure, green and ad-free. Email to feel good about.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Mozilla Firefox no longer supported on Windows 8.1 and earlier versions (users must use Firefox ESR); Tuta individual plan pricing only shown in EUR; no USD conversion provided on site

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mozilla Firefox and Tuta actually diverge.

Attributes where Mozilla Firefox and Tuta differ
AttributeMozilla FirefoxTuta
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryTechnologyCybersecurity
Founded2004Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Mozilla Firefox

  • Enhanced tracking protection
  • Private browsing
  • Customizable interface
  • Add-ons support
  • Cross-device sync
  • Built-in screenshot tool
  • Reader mode
  • Picture-in-picture

Only in Tuta

Nothing recorded that Mozilla Firefox does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Mozilla Firefox

  • Open-source web browser with privacy-focused designnot Tuta
  • Automatic tracking protection and ad blocking (2000+ data trackers blocked by default)not Tuta
  • Private browsing mode for anonymous web sessionsnot Tuta
  • Built-in password managernot Tuta
  • Multi-platform synchronisation across devicesnot Tuta
  • Developer tools and debugging capabilities for web developmentnot Tuta

Tuta

  • Private encrypted email communicationnot Mozilla Firefox
  • Users valuing end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge architecturenot Mozilla Firefox
  • Individuals seeking open-source email clientsnot Mozilla Firefox
  • Organizations requiring quantum-resistant encryptionnot Mozilla Firefox

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Mozilla Firefox

  • No longer supported on Windows 8.1 and earlier versions (users must use Firefox ESR)
  • No longer supported on macOS 10.14 and earlier versions (users must use Firefox ESR)

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

Mozilla Firefox

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Mozilla Firefox 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 Mozilla Firefox if

  • You need enhanced tracking protection.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
  • You also want private browsing.
Mozilla Firefox review

Choose Tuta if

  • You want to start without paying.
Tuta review

Questions people ask

Is Mozilla Firefox or Tuta better?
Neither clearly leads. Mozilla Firefox 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, Mozilla Firefox or Tuta?
Mozilla Firefox starts at Free and Tuta at Free.
Does Mozilla Firefox or Tuta run on more platforms?
Mozilla Firefox runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Tuta runs on Web.
Can I use Mozilla Firefox for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Mozilla Firefox best used for?
Mozilla Firefox is most often used for open-source web browser with privacy-focused design, automatic tracking protection and ad blocking (2000+ data trackers blocked by default), private browsing mode for anonymous web sessions, built-in password manager. Of those, open-source web browser with privacy-focused design and automatic tracking protection and ad blocking (2000+ data trackers blocked by default) are not what Tuta is typically brought in for.
What can Mozilla Firefox do that Tuta cannot?
Mozilla Firefox covers Enhanced tracking protection, Private browsing, Customizable interface, Add-ons support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mozilla Firefox: How much does Firefox cost?

Firefox is free to download and use. No pricing tiers, subscriptions, or payment plans are offered for the standard browser.

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Tuta: 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.

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Tuta: 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.

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Tuta: 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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