Gmail Alternatives for Linux

Gmail is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Proton Mail, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Gmail and 13 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Gmail are Tuta Mail, Zoho Mail, Fastmail and HEY Email.

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  1. Proton Mail icon

    Proton Mail

     1122 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.

    109 Proton Mail alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Tor
    • OpenAPK
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    Proton Mail vs Gmail Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    John Fastman
    19

    Protonmail is free, open-source, encrypted (more private). Lacks: calendar & good contacts feature, but these are in the pipeline. Protonmail cannot by design data-mine your software for it's own profit; Gmail makes it's money by violating your privacy that way.

    Raposu
    Positive
    0

    Better than Gmail but i prefer tuta because they are more focused in FOSS alternatives, where as proton have some propietary services and didn't care as much of other stuff (as windows usage) But great improvement over gmail, for sure!

    Shaz Shah
    Positive
    1

    Proton Mail is my primary email and I have been moving away from GMail. In fact I do pay for it.

    Proton Mail has been reliable and their support has been great. The UI is different and pleasant, and they have apps that cater for different platforms (Windows, macOS, Android, etc).

    3 of 35 comments
    • Proton Mail is Freemium and Open SourceGmail is Free and Proprietary
    • Proton Mail is Privacy focusedGmail is not according to our users
  2. Tuta Mail icon

    Tuta Mail

     580 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.

    111 Tuta Mail alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Thunderbird
    • OpenAPK
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    Tuta Mail vs Gmail Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    justinterested
    8

    Tutanota is a great email provider with very good encryption (it uses end-to-end encryption like Signal – i.e. they cannot read your emails/gife them to the government, Gmail can!) and they don't sell any data. It is also very easy to use, it has a very nice app, a desktop client and a web client. There is really no reason why you wouldn't want to use it :)

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    24

    Does not support POP/IMAP, you will not be able to use it with Thunderbird or another email client.

    Raposu
    Positive
    0

    Works great and it will be a great substitute for someone looking to fully degoogle (They even use their own push service rather than Playstore's and they always support FOSS stuff as Linux, GrapheneOS and others...) If you just want your own mail and calendar this is perfect, E2EE. without AI and with their own apps :D

    3 of 14 comments
    • Tuta Mail is Freemium and Open SourceGmail is Free and Proprietary
    • Tuta Mail is Privacy focused and LightweightGmail is not according to our users
  4. Zoho Mail icon

    Zoho Mail

     130 likes

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

    118 Zoho Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    Zoho Mail vs Gmail Comments
    rickyipcw
    Positive
    3

    Zoho Mail provides almost as many features as Gmail while not scanning your emails for ADs services.

    Wagn3r
    Positive
    2

    Zoho delivers everything GMail does + more! If you setup a free business account you have awesome spam control capabilities.

    • The sending IP address of Zoho Mail (135.84.80.217) is listed on none, none (0 of 130) DNSBL (DNS Blacklist)! While the sending IP addess of Gmail (209.85.128.173) is listed on 8/130 Spam Filter Lists, because Gmail is being misused by a lot of Spamers! This easily results into your Email NOT getting received at your destination!!! I am speaking from experience.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Simplified email, with better privacy

    3 of 4 comments
    • Zoho Mail is Freemium and ProprietaryGmail is Free and Proprietary
    • Zoho Mail is Privacy focusedGmail is not according to our users
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    Proton Mail

    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 devi...

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  6. Fastmail icon

    Fastmail

     79 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.

    83 Fastmail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Fastmail vs Gmail Comments
    John Fastman
    Positive
    8

    Fastmail is an Australian email company that is a complete Gmail killer: 1) You pay with money, not your privacy (they don't data-mine or sell your data); 2) Full replacement for email, calendar, contact - including mobile app. 3) 2 factor authentication (Yubikey & others), infinite catch-all email addresses, file storage. Brilliant Gmail replacement.

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    FastMail is the most professional mail service out there, the only problem with FastMail over Gmail is that they do not have good html template support yet, besides that, Gmail does not stand a chance.

    • Fastmail is Paid and ProprietaryGmail is Free and Proprietary
    • Fastmail is Privacy focusedGmail is not according to our users
  8. HEY Email icon

    HEY Email

     10 likes

    Hey is a new hosted email service launched by the makers of Basecamp , which aims to organize your email inbox. Since they don’t sell ads, or invade your privacy, they charge $99/year for HEY

    111 HEY Email alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
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  9. OnionMail icon

    OnionMail

     3 likes

    OnionMail is an anonymous and encrypted mail server made to run on the TOR network without losing the ability to communicate with the Internet.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  10. Beeble icon

    Beeble

     2 likes

    The Beeble Project is email and online cloud storage platform with unprecedented security and privacy without third party access.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    Start
     
  11. Greatmail icon

    Greatmail

     1 like

    Affordable business email hosting starting at $1.95/mailbox with US-based phone support, spam filtering, and full IMAP/POP3/SMTP compatibility—ideal for small teams needing professional custom domain email without expensive productivity suite bundles.

    29 Greatmail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Blackberry 10
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  12. Mail.Ru Cloud icon

    Mail.Ru Cloud

     17 likes

    Russian cloud provider with 8 GB of free space.

    Requires @mail.ru email address to work.

    Although the web interface is currently in Russian, the applications are in English.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
     
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    Mail.Ru Cloud vs Gmail Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Very very similar to Gmail

    • Mail.Ru Cloud is Freemium and ProprietaryGmail is Free and Proprietary
    • Mail.Ru Cloud is a Cloud Storage Gmail is a WebMail Provider
  13. Criptext icon

    Criptext

     10 likes

    Finally, an email service that's built around your privacy. Get your @criptext.com email address and see what it's like to have peace of mind and privacy in every email you send.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Criptext screenshot 1
     
  14. Inout Webmail icon

    Inout Webmail

     1 like

    Developed to assist small/medium sized business for business emails just like Gmail or Outlook.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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