# Spike vs Tuta

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Spike

| Attribute | Spike | Tuta |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 62.6 (49% (low)) | 38.6 (61% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 5 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 8,009 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A unified platform that consolidates email, team chat, shared documents, tasks, and video calling into a single collaborative interface with AI-powered features to boost productivity across all devices. It is indexed under Email Clients.","source":"https://www.spikenow.com/pricing/","question":"What is Spike?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Spike offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $4 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.spikenow.com/pricing/","question":"Is Spike free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Spike supports the web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.spikenow.com/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Spike support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Spike, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.spikenow.com/pricing/","question":"Can Spike be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Spike is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Israel.","source":"https://www.spikenow.com/pricing/","question":"Where is Spike available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A privacy-focused communication platform offering encrypted email, calendar, and contact management across web and mobile applications. Data is stored and processed in Germany under European privacy standards without advertising or tracking. It is indexed under Email Clients.","source":"https://tuta.com","question":"What is Tuta?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Tuta offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://tuta.com","question":"Is Tuta free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Tuta supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://tuta.com","question":"What platforms does Tuta support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Tuta can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://tuta.com","question":"Can Tuta be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Tuta. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Tuta not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://tuta.com/blog/apple-eu-dma-malicious-compliance","question":"What security certifications does Tuta have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Yes. Tuta is published under the GPL-3.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/tutao/tutanota","question":"Is Tuta open source?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Tuta is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Germany.","source":"https://tuta.com","question":"Where is Tuta available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Spike combines email with team messaging features in a single platform, offering a unified inbox view across multiple accounts and calendars. It serves as a collaboration and communication tool for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and teams. | An email service that provides end-to-end encryption for messages, contacts, and calendar data across devices. |
| features.capabilities | `{"conversational_chat_layout_view":true,"unified_multi_account_inbox_view":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"freemium","pgp_end_to_end_encryption_support":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"WhatsApp"}]` | `[{"name":"Gmail"},{"name":"Thunderbird"},{"name":"Nextcloud","native":true}]` |
| language.primary | - | TypeScript |
| license.spdx | - | GPL-3.0 |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"IL","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"DE","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Starter","summary":"Free up to 3 members","features":["1 teamspace","Free @spike.team email address","60 days search history","Spike AI (10 queries)","Standard support"],"minSeats":3,"description":"For small teams","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"members":"3"}},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"$4/seat/month billed annually","features":["Unlimited Spike AI","Free custom domain (yearly)","Unlimited search history","Broadcast channels","Shared inbox","External collaboration","WhatsApp integration"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":4,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For growing teams","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$8/seat/month (launching soon)","features":["SAML-SSO","500 MB file uploads","VIP support"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For advanced teams & businesses","contactSales":false},{"free":true,"name":"Smart Inbox","summary":"Free personal email","features":["1 email address","60 days search history","Unified calendar"],"minSeats":1,"description":"Personal email plan","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"1 GB","file_upload":"30 MB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$6/month","features":["Voice messages","1-click unsubscribe","Guest collaborators"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":6,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Advanced personal email","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"5 GB","file_upload":"100 MB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Ultimate","summary":"$12/month","features":["All Pro features","20 GB storage","1 GB file uploads"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Unlimited personal email","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"20 GB","file_upload":"1 GB"}}],"summary":"Free tier available for up to 3 members. Team plans start at $4/seat/month (annual). Personal plans from $6/month.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.spikenow.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T09:05:46.843Z","startingPrice":{"amount":6,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://tuta.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T16:37:23.269Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":6,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | - |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/releases/tag/tutanota-release-361.261006.0","date":"2026-10-12T08:35:56Z","type":"stable","version":"tutanota-release-361.261006.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/releases/tag/tutanota-ios-release-361.261006.0","date":"2026-10-12T08:35:29Z","type":"stable","version":"tutanota-ios-release-361.261006.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/releases/tag/tutanota-desktop-release-361.261006.0","date":"2026-10-12T08:34:32Z","type":"stable","version":"tutanota-desktop-release-361.261006.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/releases/tag/tutanota-android-release-361.261006.0","date":"2026-10-12T08:34:21Z","type":"stable","version":"tutanota-android-release-361.261006.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/releases/tag/tutamail-nextcloud-release-1.2.3612610060","date":"2026-10-06T15:18:12Z","type":"stable","version":"tutamail-nextcloud-release-1.2.3612610060"},{"url":"https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/releases/tag/tuta-drive-ios-release-361.261006.0","date":"2026-10-12T08:34:11Z","type":"stable","version":"tuta-drive-ios-release-361.261006.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/releases/tag/tuta-drive-android-release-361.261006.0","date":"2026-10-12T08:34:07Z","type":"stable","version":"tuta-drive-android-release-361.261006.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/releases/tag/tuta-calendar-ios-release-361.261006.0","date":"2026-10-12T08:34:04Z","type":"stable","version":"tuta-calendar-ios-release-361.261006.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/releases/tag/tuta-calendar-android-release-361.261006.0","date":"2026-10-12T08:33:35Z","type":"stable","version":"tuta-calendar-android-release-361.261006.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/releases/tag/tutanota-ios-release-361.260929.0","date":"2026-10-01T13:56:44Z","type":"stable","version":"tutanota-ios-release-361.260929.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/releases/tag/tutanota-desktop-release-361.260929.0","date":"2026-10-01T13:57:20Z","type":"stable","version":"tutanota-desktop-release-361.260929.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/releases/tag/tutanota-android-release-361.260929.0","date":"2026-10-01T13:57:07Z","type":"stable","version":"tutanota-android-release-361.260929.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/releases/tag/tutamail-nextcloud-release-1.1.3612609290","date":"2026-09-30T15:29:27Z","type":"stable","version":"tutamail-nextcloud-release-1.1.3612609290"},{"url":"https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/releases/tag/tutamail-nextcloud-release-1.0.3612609290","date":"2026-09-30T09:43:46Z","type":"stable","version":"tutamail-nextcloud-release-1.0.3612609290"},{"url":"https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/releases/tag/tutamail-nextcloud-release-1.0.0%2B361.260929.0","date":"2026-09-30T08:26:23Z","type":"stable","version":"tutamail-nextcloud-release-1.0.0+361.260929.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/releases/tag/tuta-drive-ios-release-361.260929.0","date":"2026-10-01T13:57:37Z","type":"stable","version":"tuta-drive-ios-release-361.260929.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/releases/tag/tuta-drive-ios-release-361.260928.1","date":"2026-10-01T13:58:40Z","type":"stable","version":"tuta-drive-ios-release-361.260928.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/releases/tag/tuta-drive-android-release-361.260929.0","date":"2026-10-01T13:57:52Z","type":"stable","version":"tuta-drive-android-release-361.260929.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/releases/tag/tuta-calendar-ios-release-361.260929.0","date":"2026-10-01T13:58:05Z","type":"stable","version":"tuta-calendar-ios-release-361.260929.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/releases/tag/tuta-calendar-android-release-361.260929.0","date":"2026-10-01T13:58:24Z","type":"stable","version":"tuta-calendar-android-release-361.260929.0"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | - | 5.6 |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":1,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40tutao%2Ftutanota-utils&per_page=100","last_12m":1,"max_severity":"LOW"}` |

## Capabilities (Email Clients)

| Capability | Spike | Tuta |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | - | - |
| Universal imap smtp exchange support | - | - |
| Keyboard shortcut only navigation speed | - | - |
| Split inbox AI auto categorization | - | - |
| Read receipts and open tracking | - | - |
| Snooze and scheduled send later | - | - |
| Generative AI LLM email drafting | - | - |
| Conversational chat layout view | ✓ | - |
| Unified multi account inbox view | ✓ | - |
| Pgp end to end encryption support | - | ✓ |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | Freemium |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:14:44.379Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*