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Top Email Clients & Providers like eM Client

The most popular alternative to eM Client is Thunderbird, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to eM Client are Mailspring.

Most alternatives to eM Client are in the Email Clients & Providers category, compared here by price, platform and features.

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  1. Thunderbird

    Thunderbird is a free and open-source email client for Windows, macOS and Linux, with an Android app based on K-9 Mail. It manages multiple accounts in a unified inbox and includes a calendar, address book, chat and built-in OpenPGP encryption. Add-ons and themes customize it extensively, and it is developed by MZLA Technologies, a Mozilla Foundation subsidiary funded by user donations.

    9 Thunderbird alternatives

    Pros

    • Free and open source, funded by donations rather than ads
    • Built-in OpenPGP encryption, calendar and address book
    • Highly customizable with add-ons and themes

    Cons

    • Interface feels busier than minimalist modern clients
    • Getting the most out of it takes some setup and add-ons
    Cost / License
    FreeOpen source
    Categories
    Email Clients & Providers
    Platforms
    WindowsMacLinuxAndroid
    Features
    Ad-freeCalendar viewEnd-to-end encryptionOffline modePlugins & extensionsUnified inbox
    Visit websiteMore about Thunderbird

  2. Mailspring

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    Mailspring is a free, open-source desktop email client for Windows, macOS and Linux that works with Gmail, Office 365, iCloud and any IMAP account. It offers a unified inbox, fast search, themes and templates, and runs its mail sync engine locally rather than in the cloud. An optional Pro subscription adds read receipts, link tracking, send later and reminders.

    7 Mailspring alternatives

    Pros

    • Free and open source on Windows, Mac and Linux
    • Sync engine runs locally rather than through a cloud service
    • Unified inbox, themes and templates in a clean interface

    Cons

    • Send later, reminders and read receipts require Pro
    • A Mailspring ID account is required even for the free version
    • No mobile apps to go with the desktop client
    Cost / License
    FreemiumOpen source
    Categories
    Email Clients & Providers
    Platforms
    WindowsMacLinux
    Features
    Dark modeEmail trackingSend laterTemplatesUnified inbox
    Visit websiteMore about Mailspring

eM Client vs its alternatives at a glance

Pricing, platforms and the key features of eM Client, compared with its most popular alternatives.

eM Client vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsCalendar viewEnd-to-end encryptionSend laterTemplatesUnified inbox
eM ClientFreemiumWindows, Mac
ThunderbirdFreeOpen sourceWindows, Mac, Linux, Android
MailspringFreemiumOpen sourceWindows, Mac, Linux

eM Client alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to eM Client?

The most popular alternative to eM Client is Thunderbird: Free, open-source desktop email client from Mozilla. Other great alternatives are Mailspring.

Is there a free alternative to eM Client?

Yes, 2 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including Thunderbird and Mailspring.

Is there an open source alternative to eM Client?

Yes, 2 open source alternatives are listed, including Thunderbird and Mailspring.

Is eM Client free?

eM Client has a free plan, with paid plans that unlock more features.

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