Apple Mail Alternatives for Linux

Apple Mail is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Thunderbird, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Apple Mail and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Apple Mail are Proton Mail, Tuta Mail, Betterbird and Evolution.

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  1. Thunderbird icon

    Thunderbird

     2540 likes

    Cross-platform email client supporting multiple identities, chat, and strong filtering. Extend functionality with add-ons like RSS/Atom feed readers and PGP support.

    86 Thunderbird alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Haiku
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    Comments about Thunderbird as an Alternative to Apple Mail
    Guest
    Negative
    23

    It has too crowded a look to listing email. Compare the wide screen view of both. Thunderbird puts all the details on one line, apple uses multiple lines and gives whitespace between mails.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    7

    Looks like piece of crap. Intrface is like from windows 98. Rediculous UX design.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Kelson V
    Positive
    0

    Thunderbird can do more than Apple Mail, it's stable, the 2023 update has improved the UI a lot, and I can also run it on Windows and Linux.

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    • Most users think Thunderbird is a great Apple Mail alternative.

    • Thunderbird is Free and Open SourceApple Mail is Free and Proprietary
    • Thunderbird is Privacy focusedApple Mail is not according to our users
  2. Proton Mail icon

    Proton Mail

     1034 likes

    Proton Mail provides secure email services with end-to-end encryption, ensuring data protection. Swiss-based and outside US jurisdiction, it offers a free version to champion privacy as a human right. Fully accessible on any device.

    99 Proton Mail alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Tor
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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  4. Tuta Mail icon

    Tuta Mail

     523 likes

    Offers comprehensive encryption for email, calendar, and contacts with zero personal info required. Built on open source, install via Play Store, F-Droid, or APK, with Tor and VPN support. Both free and paid plans; utilizes quantum-resistant encryption ensuring privacy-focused, anonymous usage.

    104 Tuta Mail alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    Zoho Mail

    Zoho Mail is a secure, encrypted, and enterprise-ready email solution, a suite of apps tailor-made for your organization's needs.

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  6. Betterbird icon

    Betterbird

     73 likes

    Betterbird, a soft fork of Mozilla Thunderbird, improves user experience with advanced features, bug fixes, security patches, and multi-row descriptions similar to Outlook. Compatible with multiple platforms and can be used alongside Thunderbird, sharing the same profile.

    28 Betterbird alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Chocolatey
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  7. Evolution icon

    Evolution

     206 likes

    Evolution is a personal information management application that provides integrated mail, calendaring, address book and task list functionality.

    69 Evolution alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • S/MIME
    • GNOME
    • OpenPGP
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    Mailspring

     114 likes

    Boost your productivity and send better email with Mailspring, a beautiful, fast email client for Mac, Windows, and Linux. Mailspring is free to use and an optional pro version adds read receipts, send later, reminders and more.

    43 Mailspring alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
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    Zoho Mail

     123 likes

    Zoho Mail is a secure, encrypted, and enterprise-ready email solution, a suite of apps tailor-made for your organization's needs.

    109 Zoho Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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  11. Geary icon

    Geary

     106 likes

    Geary is an email application built around conversations, for the GNOME 3 desktop.

    46 Geary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about Geary as an Alternative to Apple Mail
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Very similar to Apple Mail

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Geary is a great Apple Mail alternative.

    • Geary is Free and Open SourceApple Mail is Free and Proprietary
    • Geary is Lightweight and Privacy focusedApple Mail is not according to our users
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    Fastmail

     76 likes

    Fastmail offers secure email hosting with comprehensive webmail services, including IMAP, POP, and SMTP protocols. It supports file sharing, shared folders, large mailboxes, instant messaging, and is compatible with popular email programs. Excellent for businesses with compliance features.

    74 Fastmail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  13. Claws Mail icon

    Claws Mail

     106 likes

    Email and news client on GTK+ foundation featuring quick performance, extensible plugins, secure protocols, advanced filtering, strong folder and contact management, lightweight design, powerful search, customizable interface, multi-language support, and encryption.

    62 Claws Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  14. Mailpile icon

    Mailpile

     117 likes

    Mailpile is a modern, fast web-mail client with user-friendly encryption and privacy features. The development of Mailpile is funded by a large community of backers and all code related to the project is and will be released under an OSI approved Free Software license.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • OpenPGP
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  15. BlueMail icon

    BlueMail

     33 likes

    BlueMail is a modern, mobile first, powerful Email management tool with a sleek design, unified inbox and support for all your accounts: IMAP,Exchange,POP3.

    32 BlueMail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    Comments about BlueMail as an Alternative to Apple Mail
    kreela
    Positive
    0

    Bluemail is pretty. It’s advanced features are more designed for businesses, so the free personal email is best for people who just want a simple app.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Not a lot of customization abilities. Can't even find a way to change fonts in composition mode. Too simplistic. Feels like I'm using an android/ios app on my macbook. I want more functionality, not more simplicity.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • BlueMail is Free Personal and ProprietaryApple Mail is Free and Proprietary
    • BlueMail is LightweightApple Mail is not according to our users
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