eM Client Alternatives for Linux

eM Client 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 50 alternatives to eM Client and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to eM Client are Evolution, Mailspring, Delta Chat and Claws Mail.

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  1. Thunderbird icon

    Thunderbird

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    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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    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 eM Client
    Guest
    Negative
    -5

    Cannot handle google calendar by default (needs plugins). Same for contacts etc.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Thunderbird is a great eM Client alternative.

    • Thunderbird is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to eM Client.

    • Thunderbird is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to eM Client.

    • Thunderbird is Free and Open SourceeM Client is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Thunderbird is Customizable and Privacy focusedeM Client is not according to our users
  2. Evolution icon

    Evolution

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

    69 Evolution alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • S/MIME
    • GNOME
    • OpenPGP
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    Comments about Evolution as an Alternative to eM Client
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    It works and looks like Outlook and you can make backups with it

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Evolution is a great eM Client alternative.

    • Evolution is Free and Open SourceeM Client is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Mailspring icon

    Mailspring

     113 likes
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    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

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    Clean design with integrated search and swipe gestures
     
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    3

    Mailspring lacks way too many features, compared to even emClient 7, let alone em Client 8. Lack of support for templates and quick replies, horrible dark theme support etc.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Mailspring is open source, free, and supports Linux as well as Windows and MacOS.

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

    Clean interface. Unified inbox.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Mailspring is a great eM Client alternative, some don't.

    • Mailspring is Freemium and Open SourceeM Client is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Mailspring is CustomizableeM Client is not according to our users
  5. Delta Chat icon

    Delta Chat

     60 likes
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    Provides a chat experience over email, with all messages and contacts stored on user devices, open source code, group media support, and compatibility with any provider. No central servers, no tracking, works without SIM, and can be used by anyone just via email.

    79 Delta Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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  6. Claws Mail icon

    Claws Mail

     106 likes
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    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 types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  7. Geary icon

    Geary

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    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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  9. Kontact icon

    Kontact

     38 likes
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    Personal Information Manager (Mail, Contact, Calendar and more).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    TypeApp

     30 likes
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    TypeApp is an all-free, beautifully designed, universal email app, capable of managing unlimited number of mail accounts from various providers, allowing for smart push notifications while enabling personalization across multiple email accounts.

    54 TypeApp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
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  11. KMail icon

    KMail

     49 likes
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    KMail is the email component of Kontact, the integrated personal information manager of KDE. Kontact is a personal information manager and groupware software suite for KDE. It supports calendars, contacts, notes, to-do lists, news, and email.

    52 KMail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
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  12. Zimbra Desktop icon

    Zimbra Desktop

     32 likes
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    The free Zimbra Desktop client allows you to meld the online and offline worlds – storing and synching your email, calendar, contacts, files and documents in the cloud, yet having them locally accessible when on the road.

    54 Zimbra Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. Mutt icon

    Mutt

     68 likes
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    Mutt is a small but very powerful text-based mail client for Unix operating systems. Some of its features are: color support, message threading, MIME support (including RFC2047 support for encoded headers), PGP/MIME (RFC2015), various features to support mailing lists, including...

    51 Mutt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Xfce
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    aerc

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    aerc is an email client that runs in your terminal. It's highly efficient and extensible, perfect for the discerning hacker.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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