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, Geary and Delta Chat.

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eM Client alternatives are mainly Email Clients, but if you're looking for Calendar Apps or Contact Managers you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to eM Client.
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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 Mar 8, 2025
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  1. Thunderbird icon
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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.

    85 Thunderbird alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Haiku
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Intuitive Interface
    3.  Privacy focused

    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.  POP3 Support
    10.  Graphical User Interface
    11.  Dark Mode
    12. Google Calendar icon  Google Calendar integration

    Thunderbird VS eM Client

     
    Comments about Thunderbird as an Alternative to eM Client
    Guest
    Negative Jan 20, 2018
    -5

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

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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 CustomizableeM Client is not according to our users
  2. Evolution icon
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    Evolution is a personal information management application that provides integrated mail, calendaring, address book and task list functionality.

    72 Evolution alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    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. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  GPG Encryption

    Evolution VS eM Client

     
    Comments about Evolution as an Alternative to eM Client
    Guest
    Positive Oct 3, 2019
    2

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

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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
  3. Mailspring icon
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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.

    42 Mailspring alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Unified inbox
    2.  Multiple Account support
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Email tracking
    5.  Snooze Mail
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Built-in translation
    8.  Theme Customization
    9.  IMAP Support
    10.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    11.  Email Organizer
    12.  Keyboard Shortcuts

    Mailspring VS eM Client

     
    Comments about Mailspring as an Alternative to eM Client
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    brezanac
    Negative Nov 20, 2020
    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 May 9, 2021
    0

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

    Guest
    Positive Mar 28, 2020
    0

    Clean interface. Unified inbox.

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

    47 Geary alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  IMAP Support
    3.  Conversational email approach
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Spam Filter
    8.  Email Organizer
    9. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    10.  Labels for content
    11.  SMTP Support
    12.  Multiple languages

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  5. Delta Chat icon
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    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.

    79 Delta Chat alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Encrypted Email
    3.  IMAP Support
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Unified inbox
    9.  Self Destructing Messages
    10.  Multiple Account support
    11.  Portable
    12.  OpenPGP

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  6. Claws Mail icon
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    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.

    61 Claws Mail alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Multiple Account support
    3.  IMAP Support
    4.  Spam Filter
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Calendar Integration
    10.  Portable
    11.  GPG Encryption
    12.  Built-in RSS reader

    Claws Mail VS eM Client

     
  7. Kontact icon
     37 likes
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    Personal Information Manager (Mail, Contact, Calendar and more).

    109 Kontact alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Kontact Features

    1.  Google integration
    2.  Convert Email to Task
    3.  KDE
    4.  Feed Reader
    5.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    6.  Contacts

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  8. KMail icon
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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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Email Organizer
    2.  Spam Filter
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Tray Icon

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  9. TypeApp icon
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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.

    57 TypeApp alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Unified inbox
    2.  Email Organizer
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4.  Live Push Notifications
    5.  Exchange

    TypeApp VS eM Client

     
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