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Mailspring

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Open-source desktop email client for Windows, Mac and Linux

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.

Cost / License
FreemiumOpen source(GPL-3.0)
Categories
Email Clients & Providers
Platforms
WindowsMacLinux
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Updated
Oct 12, 2026

Features

Our take

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

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