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Microsoft Outlook Alternatives

Microsofts Office Outlook is one of the most used software in the world. It's of course most famous as a e-mail client but it can do much more. This list of alternatives is mainly focused on the e-mail part of things. Remember that you can filter to show only web alternative or even self-hosted alternatives by using a platform filter.

Maybe Calendar Integration or a built in RSS-feed support is important to you. Also remember that you can browse other apps as well if you for example looking for a dedicated todo-manager or a RSS reader.

Microsoft Office Outlook alternatives are mainly Email Clients but may also be Calendar Apps or Todo List Managers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Microsoft Office Outlook.
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  1. Thunderbird icon

    Thunderbird

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
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    • Chocolatey
    93 alternatives to Thunderbird 

    Thunderbird is a free, open source, cross-platform e-mail, news and instant messaging client. The project strategy is modeled after Mozilla Firefox.

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    1.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsThunderbird can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    2.  Multiple Account supportThunderbird support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
    3.  Calendar IntegrationThunderbird lets you sync your tasks and events with your calendar application.
    4.  Email OrganizerThunderbird allows you to take control of your inbox by filtering and control tools.
    5.  Dark ModeThunderbird supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    6.  Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Thunderbird.
    7.  Integrated Password ManagerThunderbird lets you access all the passwords you’ve saved across your different devices.
    8.  Import/Export OPML FeedsImport and export your feed subscriptions into OPML format with Thunderbird.
    9.  PortableThunderbird can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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    Thunderbird vs Microsoft Office Outlook opinions
    Most users think Thunderbird is a great alternative to Microsoft Office Outlook.
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    Seems to be more secure than Microsoft alternatives and more easily updatable.

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    JohnFastman

    Despite its age, Thunderbird remains the most fully featured email client out there. Various add-ons can extend its functionality, it (now) has a built in calendar and, unlike Outlook, it's free, open source and respects your privacy.

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    Guest

    The interface is just impossible for many people to use.

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    s0raz

    I would rather Thunderbird over Outlook because it's open source.

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    Guest

    I transitioned all ove my computers from Windows to Linux. I had 4 computers so I used four different distributions with different linux bases, Debian and Arch. Thunderbird worked perfectly. The email client is awesome, I think they should devote more development efforts to calender and task management integration.

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    sangwenobdi

    It can access email server just as outlook

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    Can202

    ThunderBird es la mejor alternativa open source, ya que puedes personalizarlo, mi recomendación es usar la extención CheckBox, Thunderbird junto a CheckBox (extensión), la mejor APP para Mail

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  2. K-9 Mail icon

    K-9 Mail

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    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    45 alternatives to K-9 Mail 

    K-9 is an open source email client for Android with multi-folder sync, email signatures, Bcc-to-self, return-address configuration, keyboard shortcuts, Exchange Support, message flagging, IMAP deletes, saving attachments, configurable notifications and more.

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    1.  Ad-freeK-9 Mail doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    2.  Multiple Account supportK-9 Mail support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
    3.  Privacy focusedK-9 Mail is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    4.  PGP EncryptionK-9 Mail supports PGP, an encryption system used for sending encrypted emails and files.
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    K-9 Mail vs Microsoft Office Outlook opinions
    Most users think K-9 Mail is a great alternative to Microsoft Office Outlook.
    JohnFastman

    Not the prettiest, but it's open source (trustworthy), free, privacy-respecting and very functional. My go-to Android email client. I cannot hesitate less in recommending it.

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    Online_Purchases1

    Deletes e-mail from the server even when underground in NYC subway. Makes life so easy to delete e-mails while on the train When surfacing, K-9 syncs with the server and POOF....those unwanted e-mails are gone from the server.

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  4. Mailbird icon

    Mailbird

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    65 alternatives to Mailbird 

    Mailbird helps individuals and businesses manage emails in one place. This allows you to simplify your workflows. Therefore, spend more time on important tasks. Moreover, 9 in 10 of our customers describe our interface as “intuitive” and beautiful.

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    1.  Dark ModeMailbird supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    2.  Unified inboxView e-mails (or similar) from all accounts in one unified view with Mailbird.
    3.  Multiple Account supportMailbird support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
    4.  Email template editorMailbird offers pre-defined email layouts so you can add content or customize your own templates.
    5.  Email OrganizerMailbird allows you to take control of your inbox by filtering and control tools.
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    Mailbird vs Microsoft Office Outlook opinions
    Almost everyone thinks Mailbird is a great alternative to Microsoft Office Outlook.
    Guest

    These are email clients not replacements for outlook

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    Not enough functionality. No smart attachment feature, no quick sort by address or flags or attachments etc. Not really a business email client

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    eM Client

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    65 alternatives to eM Client 

    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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    1.  Calendar IntegrationeM Client lets you sync your tasks and events with your calendar application.
    2.  Multiple Account supporteM Client support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
    3.  PGP EncryptioneM Client supports PGP, an encryption system used for sending encrypted emails and files.
    4.  Dark ModeeM Client supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    5.  Unified inboxView e-mails (or similar) from all accounts in one unified view with eM Client.
    6.  Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
    7.  Email OrganizereM Client allows you to take control of your inbox by filtering and control tools.
    8.  Sync with Google CalendareM Client can be synchronized with Google Calendar
    9.  Automatic BackupeM Client will automatically back up your data periodically.
    eM Client: Inbox view
    eM Client: Calendar - week view
    eM Client: Inbox with Agenda sidebar
    eM Client vs Microsoft Office Outlook opinions
    Most users think eM Client is a great alternative to Microsoft Office Outlook.
    Guest

    Supports 365 Shared Mailboxes.

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    One of the only fully integrated email and calendar solutions that supports Office365, Exchange, Outlook, Gmail, GSuite, POP, and IMAP. Good performance and usability.

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    Guest

    It has all features like Outlook: tasks, calendar, mail, .... good design, ...

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    hellih

    It is not very overcomplicated! Very simple, but functional design. therefore also very easy to set up and use.

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    logicbrick

    A nicer, less cluttered version of outlook. Biggest advantage is ease of navigation and use. E.g. you can view all mail and calendars in a single combined view, without tampering with any settings. Similarly, the tasks view is also very capable. Added to this, the support team are very responsive and helpful.

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  6. Evolution icon

    Evolution

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    80 alternatives to Evolution 

    Evolution is a personal information management application that provides integrated mail, calendaring, address book and task list functionality. Evolution supports a wide range of industry standard data formats and network protocols for information exchange, with an emphasis on...

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    1.  Calendar IntegrationEvolution lets you sync your tasks and events with your calendar application.
    2.  Calendar ViewEvolution has a built-in calendar view to have a clear overview of your content over time.
    3.  Multiple Account supportEvolution support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
    4.  Sync with Google CalendarEvolution can be synchronized with Google Calendar
    5.  RemindersEvolution allows you to set reminders for tasks, events or actions, based on parameters of time, place or condition.
    6.  GPG EncryptionEvolution supports GPG (aka GnuPG) for encryption of things like emails, messages, files, etc.
    7.  Spam FilterEvolution can detect unsolicited, unwanted and virus-infected emails, calls, files, etc.
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    Evolution vs Microsoft Office Outlook opinions
    Most users think Evolution is a great alternative to Microsoft Office Outlook.
    Guest

    It runs on Linux and you still have content if you are offline.

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    Guest

    I've found it better than thunderbird and it can work with exchange just with one free plugin

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    Guest

    This would be the best alternative, except that it requires the Gnome desktop, so users of other desktop environments need to look elsewhere.

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    Guest

    Fast and User friendly. Light-weight and classic menus really give a touch of old classic office 2003. Easy integration of mails especially exchange mails without facing any bottlenecks.

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    Guest

    Support for EWS allows me to connect to exchange and get all the benefits like contacts and calendar I wouldn't so easily get on Thunderbird. Also it nicely integrates with the built in Ubuntu calendar as well which is a big plus.

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  8. Mailspring icon

    Mailspring

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    44 alternatives to Mailspring 

    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.

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    1.  Unified inboxView e-mails (or similar) from all accounts in one unified view with Mailspring.
    2.  Multiple Account supportMailspring support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
    3.  Dark ModeMailspring supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    4.  Ad-freeMailspring doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    5.  Email OrganizerMailspring allows you to take control of your inbox by filtering and control tools.
    6.  Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Mailspring.
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsMailspring can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    Clean design with integrated search and swipe gestures
    Built-in dark theme
    Advanced mailbox analytics
    Mailspring vs Microsoft Office Outlook opinions
    Most users think Mailspring is a great alternative to Microsoft Office Outlook.
    Guest

    Speed of work, good connection to the mail server, speed search.

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    Guest

    Beautiful theme options with custom designed themes available. I tried thunderbird a few times but always came back to mailspring. I LOVE the "views" feature that shows you how many times an email was opened and if it was forwarded by the recipient!

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    FairEmail

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    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    44 alternatives to FairEmail 

    FairEmail is a privacy-focused email client with a setup wizard that helpfully walks you through the steps to use it with any email provider. There are many privacy settings including encryption via OpenPGP and S/MIME and reformatted emails to avoid phishing.

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    1.  Privacy focusedFairEmail is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    2.  Multiple Account supportFairEmail support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
    3.  PGP EncryptionFairEmail supports PGP, an encryption system used for sending encrypted emails and files.
    4.  Block TrackersFairEmail has a feature to block trackers from tracking you.
    5.  Calendar IntegrationFairEmail lets you sync your tasks and events with your calendar application.
    Compose message view.
    Setup screen.
    Messages view with dark theme.
    FairEmail vs Microsoft Office Outlook opinions
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    open source, secure, regularly updated

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  10. Spark Mail icon

    Spark Mail

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    58 alternatives to Spark Mail 

    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.

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    1.  Multiple Account supportSpark Mail support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
    2.  Email SchedulingYou can schedule a marketing, sales, or personal email for a time in the future with Spark Mail.
    3.  Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
    4.  Email OrganizerSpark Mail allows you to take control of your inbox by filtering and control tools.
    5.  Calendar IntegrationSpark Mail lets you sync your tasks and events with your calendar application.
    6.  Dark ModeSpark Mail supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
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    Spark Mail vs Microsoft Office Outlook opinions
    Most users think Spark Mail is a great alternative to Microsoft Office Outlook.
    Guest

    Nice client. Great UI. It does lack Caldav support unfortunately.

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  11. Claws Mail icon

    Claws Mail

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    88 alternatives to Claws Mail 

    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.

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    1.  LightweightClaws Mail consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsClaws Mail can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    3.  Multiple Account supportClaws Mail support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
    4.  No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Claws Mail without registration.
    5.  Import/Export OPML FeedsImport and export your feed subscriptions into OPML format with Claws Mail.
    6.  Spam FilterClaws Mail can detect unsolicited, unwanted and virus-infected emails, calls, files, etc.
    7.  PortableClaws Mail can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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    Claws Mail vs Microsoft Office Outlook opinions
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    Guest

    Claws Mail is email only, does not have many of the features of Outlook. Displaying HTML mail is sketchy at best.

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    Geary

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    • Flatpak
    52 alternatives to Geary 

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

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    1.  Multiple Account supportGeary support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
    2.  Dark ModeGeary supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    3.  Email OrganizerGeary allows you to take control of your inbox by filtering and control tools.
    4.  Spam FilterGeary can detect unsolicited, unwanted and virus-infected emails, calls, files, etc.
    5.  LightweightGeary consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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    Geary vs Microsoft Office Outlook opinions
    Most users think Geary is a great alternative to Microsoft Office Outlook.
    Guest

    Beatiful frontend Stable working Advanced features

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