Cybersecurity · head to head
Netwrix vs Tuta
Netwrix
Cybersecurity
Data access governance and change auditing across Active Directory, file shares and 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: Netwrix the portfolio is assembled from acquisitions, so consoles, agents and licensing metrics differ between products and the platform story is ahead of the engineering reality.; Tuta individual plan pricing only shown in EUR; no USD conversion provided on site
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Netwrix and Tuta actually diverge.
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 Netwrix
- Change auditing
- Effective permissions
- Data classification
- Access remediation
- Threat detection
- Group policy management
Only in Tuta
Nothing recorded that Netwrix does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Netwrix
- An organisation that cannot tell an auditor who has access to a sensitive file share and needs an answer with evidencenot Tuta
- A security team reducing ransomware blast radius by removing Everyone and Domain Users permissions from sensitive datanot Tuta
- An IT team investigating an unexplained Active Directory change and needing the exact account, time and previous valuenot Tuta
- A company responding to GDPR data subject access requests that must first locate personal data scattered across legacy sharesnot Tuta
Tuta
- Private encrypted email communicationnot Netwrix
- Users valuing end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge architecturenot Netwrix
- Individuals seeking open-source email clientsnot Netwrix
- Organizations requiring quantum-resistant encryptionnot Netwrix
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Netwrix
- The portfolio is assembled from acquisitions, so consoles, agents and licensing metrics differ between products and the platform story is ahead of the engineering reality.
- Licensing metrics vary by product, per enabled user for some and per managed asset for others, which makes assembling a multi-product quote unusually difficult to compare against a single-vendor competitor.
- Auditing agents and collectors add load to domain controllers and file servers, and large estates need careful sizing to avoid degrading the systems being monitored.
- It reports and remediates but does not enforce access decisions at request time, so it complements rather than replaces identity governance and buyers still need an IGA tool for certification workflows.
- Coverage is strongest on Microsoft estates; Linux, NAS appliances and non-Microsoft SaaS are supported unevenly and often need additional modules or trail behind on feature parity.
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
Netwrix
On request- Netwrix Platform$undefined/year
- Priced per enabled user or per managed asset depending on the product
- Auditing, data classification, privileged access and threat products licensed separately
- Netwrix 1Secure SaaS console with a 14-day free trial
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 Netwrix if
- You need change auditing.
- You work on Windows, Web.
- You also want effective permissions.
Questions people ask
- Is Netwrix or Tuta better?
- Neither clearly leads. Netwrix 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, Netwrix or Tuta?
- Tuta has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Netwrix and Free for Tuta.
- Does Netwrix or Tuta run on more platforms?
- Netwrix runs on Windows, Web. Tuta runs on Web.
- Can I use Tuta for free?
- Yes. Tuta has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Netwrix starts at On request.
- What is Netwrix best used for?
- Netwrix is most often used for an organisation that cannot tell an auditor who has access to a sensitive file share and needs an answer with evidence, a security team reducing ransomware blast radius by removing everyone and domain users permissions from sensitive data, an it team investigating an unexplained active directory change and needing the exact account, time and previous value, a company responding to gdpr data subject access requests that must first locate personal data scattered across legacy shares. Of those, an organisation that cannot tell an auditor who has access to a sensitive file share and needs an answer with evidence and a security team reducing ransomware blast radius by removing everyone and domain users permissions from sensitive data are not what Tuta is typically brought in for.
- What can Netwrix do that Tuta cannot?
- Netwrix covers Change auditing, Effective permissions, Data classification, Access remediation.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Netwrix: Does it replace identity governance?
No. It shows you who has access and lets you fix it, but recertification campaigns and access request workflow are an IGA product.
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.
SourceNetwrix: Is there a SaaS option?
Netwrix 1Secure is the cloud console covering data and identity visibility, with a 14-day free trial including full access.
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.
SourceNetwrix: How is it priced?
Per enabled user or per managed asset depending on the product, quoted rather than published. Assume separate line items per module.
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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