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, Geary, Mailspring and Delta Chat.

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eM Client alternatives are mainly Email Clients but may also be Calendar Apps or Instant Messengers. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of eM Client.

eM Client

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Email Client
Freemium • Proprietary

eM Client is a full featured e-mail client with a modern and easy to use interface. eM Client also offers calendar, tasks, contacts, notes and chat.

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eM Client alternatives page was last updated Jul 31, 2024

Thunderbird
2393 likes
Thunderbird is a free, open source, cross-platform e-mail, news and instant messaging client. The project strategy is modeled after Mozilla Firefox.
88 Thunderbird alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Email Client
- Calendar App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- BSD
- AppImageHub
- Snapcraft
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- Haiku
- Homebrew
- Chocolatey
- F-Droid
+8
Top Thunderbird Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
2. Multiple Account support
3. IMAP Support
4. Calendar Integration
5. SMTP Support
6. Email Organizer
7. Add-ons
8. Built-in RSS reader
9. Instant Messaging
10. POP3 Support
11. Graphical User Interface
12. Customizable
Thunderbird VS eM Client
Is Thunderbird a good alternative to eM Client?
Comments about Thunderbird as an Alternative to eM Client

Guest
Cannot handle google calendar by default (needs plugins). Same for contacts etc.
Negative comment •Jan 20, 2018
-4
- 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 CustomizableeM Client is not according to our users

Evolution
199 likes
Evolution is a personal information management application that provides integrated mail, calendaring, address book and task list functionality.
77 Evolution alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Email Client
- Calendar App
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
- Flathub
- S/MIME
- GNOME
- OpenPGP
+4
Top Evolution Features
1. Calendar Integration
2. Contacts
3. CalDAV Support
4. Calendar View
5. Ad-free
6. Spam Filter
7. Multiple Account support
8. Sync with Google Calendar
9. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
10. Dark Mode
11. Works Offline
12. GPG Encryption
Evolution VS eM Client
Is Evolution a good alternative to eM Client?
Comments about Evolution as an Alternative to eM Client

Guest
It works and looks like Outlook and you can make backups with it
Positive comment •Oct 3, 2019
2
- Almost everyone thinks Evolution is a great eM Client alternative.
- Evolution is Free and Open SourceeM Client is Freemium and Proprietary

Geary
105 likes
Geary is an email application built around conversations, for the GNOME 3 desktop.
49 Geary alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Email Client
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
- Flathub
- GNOME
- Flatpak
Top Geary Features
1. Multiple Account support
2. Conversational email approach
3. Dark Mode
4. IMAP Support
5. Lightweight
6. Ad-free
7. Privacy focused
8. Email Organizer
9. Spam Filter
10. No Tracking
11. Gmail integration
12. Labels for content
Geary VS eM Client
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Mailspring
105 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.
42 Mailspring alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
- Email Client
- Group Chat App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Arch Linux
- Fedora
- Ubuntu
+1
Top Mailspring Features
1. Unified inbox
2. Multiple Account support
3. Dark Mode
4. Customizable
5. Email tracking
6. User friendly
7. Snooze Mail
8. Ad-free
9. Theme Customization
10. Support for Themes
11. Email Organizer
12. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Mailspring VS eM Client
Is Mailspring a good alternative to eM Client?
Comments about Mailspring as an Alternative to eM Client

brezanac
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.
Negative comment •Nov 20, 2020
3
Guest
Mailspring is open source, free, and supports Linux as well as Windows and MacOS.
Positive comment •May 9, 2021
0
Guest
Clean interface. Unified inbox.
Positive comment •Mar 28, 2020
0
bengotow
Mailspring has almost the same feature set as eM Client, making it a great alternative for folks used to eM Client.
Positive comment •Nov 21, 2017
-2
- 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

Delta Chat
48 likes
Delta Chat looks and feels like other popular messenger apps, but does not involve centralized control, tracking or selling you, friends, colleagues or family out to large organizations. "Privacy by Design" has never been more fun.
75 Delta Chat alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Snapcraft
- Flathub
- F-Droid
+1
Top Delta Chat Features
1. Decentralized
2. Encrypted Email
3. IMAP Support
4. Multiple languages
5. Dark Mode
6. Privacy focused
7. End-to-End Encryption
8. Ad-free
9. Unified inbox
10. Self Destructing Messages
11. Multiple Account support
12. Electron based
Delta Chat VS eM Client
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Claws Mail
100 likes
Claws Mail is an email client (and news reader), based on GTK+, featuring

Quick response Graceful, and sophisticated interface Easy configuration, intuitive operation Abundant features Extensibility Robustness and stability.
78 Claws Mail alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Email Client
- Calendar App
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
Top Claws Mail Features
1. Lightweight
2. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
3. Multiple Account support
4. Spam Filter
5. No registration required
6. Ad-free
7. Privacy focused
8. Works Offline
9. Portable
10. Calendar Integration
11. GPG Encryption
12. Import/Export OPML Feeds
Claws Mail VS eM Client
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Mutt
68 likes
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...
54 Mutt alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Email Client
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Xfce
Mutt Features
1. Tui
2. PGP Encryption
3. Console-based
4. Text-based
5. Command line interface
6. IMAP Support
7. POP3 Support
8. S/MIME Support
Mutt VS eM Client
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Kontact - KMail
48 likes
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.
56 Kontact - KMail alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Email Client
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
Kontact - KMail Features
1. Email Organizer
2. Spam Filter
3. Privacy focused
4. Multiple Account support
5. Ad-free
6. Works Offline
7. Tray Icon
Kontact - KMail VS eM Client
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Kontact
37 likes
Personal Information Manager (Mail, Contact, Calendar and more).
112 Kontact alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Calendar App
- Email Client
Platforms
- Linux
Kontact Features
1. Google integration
2. Convert Email to Task
3. KDE
4. Feed Reader
5. Personal Information Manager (PIM)
6. Contacts
Kontact VS eM Client
Is Kontact a good alternative to eM Client?