Free Thunderbird Alternatives

The best free alternative to Thunderbird is Betterbird, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Thunderbird and loads of them are free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Thunderbird are K-9 Mail, Evolution, SeaMonkey and FairEmail.

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  1. Convey is an email application built around conversations, for the GNOME desktop. It allows you to read, find and send email with a straight-forward, modern interface.

    51 Convey-Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  2. PREDIMAIL icon
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    Sort, reply, and organize your inbox using a smart knowledge base for accurate, personalized answers. Save time and boost productivity with secure, automated email management.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  3. QQ Mail icon
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    Full support for general mail protocols to help you manage all your mailboxes on your phone.

    64 QQ Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
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  4. MyEzInbox icon
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    MyEzInbox is an AI-enabled edit-anything email client for Windows. Supports encryption. Free for personal use.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. Dove icon
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    AI email client that sorts your mail into Needs You, FYI, and Noise, builds your day in a Today view, and drafts replies in your voice.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  6. BoltSweep icon
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    Fast, private desktop email client with Outlook's layout and keyboard shortcuts, for Microsoft 365, Gmail and any IMAP account.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  7. Dodosend icon
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    Keyboard-first desktop email app for Gmail and Google Workspace: a key for every action, a command palette, reminders, scheduled send and templates.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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