Evolution AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Calendar Apps

The best Calendar alternative to Evolution is Thunderbird, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Evolution and 19 are Calendar Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Calendar App alternatives to Evolution are Betterbird, Microsoft Outlook, eM Client and Spark Mail.

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  1. Thunderbird icon

    Thunderbird

     2523 likes
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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.

    87 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 Evolution
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    TB is also open source but not very easy to configure MS office365/exchange accounts

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Alex
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    0

    Clearer & more concise GUI

    Guest
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    0

    much less secure and useful than Evolution. It's tight relationship with a browser presents a potential problem.

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

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

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

    • Thunderbird is Free and Open SourceEvolution is also Free and Open Source
    • Thunderbird is Customizable and Privacy focusedEvolution is not according to our users
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    Betterbird

     70 likes
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    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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    Comments about Betterbird as an Alternative to Evolution
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    Betterbird can minimize to tray. And the straightforward native OpenPGP support is excellent.

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    • Betterbird is Free and Open SourceEvolution is also Free and Open Source
    • Betterbird is Privacy focused and LightweightEvolution is not according to our users
  4. Microsoft Outlook icon

    Microsoft Outlook

     397 likes
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    Streamline emails, calendars, contacts, and task management with a smart inbox prioritizing critical messages. Includes calendar scheduling, third-party app integration like Facebook, Dropbox, and Trello, and support for Microsoft Exchange, Outlook.com, and Gmail, ensuring efficient task and email handling.

    126 Microsoft Outlook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
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    • Microsoft Outlook is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & iPad alternative to Evolution.

    • Microsoft Outlook is the most popular commercial alternative to Evolution.

    • Microsoft Outlook is Paid and ProprietaryEvolution is Free and Open Source
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    eM Client

     232 likes
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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.

    61 eM Client alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
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  7. Spark Mail icon

    Spark Mail

     137 likes
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    E-mail app with all the great features: swipes (long/short), snooze, add (multiple) attachments from the cloud, support for various e-mail services and more.

    62 Spark Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  8. 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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    Comments about Claws Mail as an Alternative to Evolution
    Guest
    Negative
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    It's just an E-Mail client , doesn't have any calendar and CalDav support.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Claws Mail is a great Evolution alternative, some don't.

    • Claws Mail is Free and Open SourceEvolution is also Free and Open Source
    • Claws Mail is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedEvolution is not according to our users
  10. Canary Mail icon

    Canary Mail

     28 likes
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    Canary can write your emails, prioritize what needs attention, silence spam & much more. Say hello to your Inbox Copilot!

    62 Canary Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  12. Infomaniak kMail icon

    Infomaniak kMail

     38 likes
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    Privacy-focused Swiss email system provides 20 GB free storage, supports custom domains and unlimited storage, syncs contacts and calendars, is ad-free, and is part of a secure productivity suite used by over a million users across Europe on all devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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  14. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    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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    Comments about Kontact as an Alternative to Evolution
    Guest
    Negative
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    Kontact is just the contacts manager and not an actual mail client. Its mail client is already in the list.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Kontact is Free and Open SourceEvolution is also Free and Open Source
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