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 16 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 Aster Mail.

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  1. Proton Mail icon
     1164 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.

    118 Proton Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Tor
    • Flathub
    • OpenAPK
    • Snapcraft
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  2. Tuta Mail icon
     595 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.

    118 Tuta Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Thunderbird
    • F-Droid
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  3. Zoho Mail icon
     133 likes

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

    125 Zoho Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Apple Watch
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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  4. Fastmail icon
     83 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.

    89 Fastmail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 1999

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  5. Aster Mail icon
     6 likes

    Aster Mail is private, encrypted email that's free to use. Your mail is encrypted before it's stored, so nobody at Aster can read it, scan it, or show you ads based on it.

    10 Aster Mail alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • OpenAPK
    • AppImage
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  6. HEY Email icon
     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

    114 HEY Email alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Snapcraft
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  7. MailCraft icon
     2 likes

    This is an open-source, clean-room mail, calendar and contacts program in pure Rust, for Microsoft 365, Outlook.com and IMAP. Early alpha.

    10 MailCraft alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  8. OnionMail icon
     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

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

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

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Online
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  10. Mail.Ru Cloud icon
     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 type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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  11. Greatmail icon
     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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

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

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
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