Thunderbird Alternatives

Thunderbird is described as 'Cross-platform email client providing POP/IMAP support, robust filtering, multiple accounts, and chat. Extendable via add-ons with RSS/Atom, etc' and is a leading Email Client in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Thunderbird for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Thunderbird alternative is K-9 Mail, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Thunderbird are Claws Mail, Evolution, Betterbird and SeaMonkey.

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Thunderbird alternatives are mainly Email Clients, but if you're looking for Calendar Apps or Contact Managers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Open Source, EU, iPhone, Windows + Open Source, Windows and Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Thunderbird.
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  1. Zimbra Desktop icon

    Zimbra Desktop

     32 likes

    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.

    55 Zimbra Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Zimbra Desktop screenshot 1
     
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    Zimbra Desktop vs Thunderbird Comments
    michael111
    Positive
    0

    tried it over a few weeks, all you need for office users

    Guest
    Positive
    -4

    This one goes beyond the features and qualities of Thunderbird which is the very reason I am looking for an alternative!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Zimbra Desktop is Free Personal and ProprietaryThunderbird is Free and Open Source
  2. Wino Mail icon

    Wino Mail

     8 likes

    Wino is a lightweight native mail client for Windows 10/11. It is still in active development. Main motivation for this project is to replace Mail & Calendar for Windows with modern Windows design without using web technologies for speed.

    22 Wino Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Wino Mail screenshot 1
     
  4. Spike icon

    Spike

     34 likes

    Transform your email inbox into a collaborative workspace with Spike. Enjoy integrated chat-like emails, tasks, collaborative notes, and group projects. Seamlessly manage multiple accounts, organize priorities, and schedule meetings across devices.

    62 Spike alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Meta Quest
    One powerful space for all your work needs—get email, chat, notes, tasks, calendar and audio/video calls all from your inbox
     
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    Spike vs Thunderbird Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Native onlye for Android, iOS, Windows and Mac, not a Linux app

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Spike is Freemium and ProprietaryThunderbird is Free and Open Source
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  6. Airmail icon

    Airmail

     73 likes

    Engineered for iOS, macOS, and watchOS, this fast mail client supports multiple account types, custom actions, Smart Inbox filtering, unified inbox, privacy mode, email scheduling, snooze, third-party app integration, flexible personalization, and advanced workflow tools.

    68 Airmail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Airmail screenshot 1
     
  7. Missive icon

    Missive

     16 likes

    Collaborative email and threaded group chat for productive teams. A single app for all your internal and external communication.

    26 Missive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    The perfect shared inbox!
     
  8. aerc icon

    aerc

     9 likes

    aerc is an email client that runs in your terminal. It's highly efficient and extensible, perfect for the discerning hacker.

    48 aerc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    HTML support
     
  11. Foxmail icon

    Foxmail

     20 likes

    Foxmail is a free POP3 and IMAP4 e-mail client in English and Chinese for Windows systems.

    35 Foxmail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Foxmail screenshot 1
     
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    Foxmail vs Thunderbird Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    The UI interface is greater, it has many great functions like notes, calendars, tags, etc. It could use POP, IMAP and Exchange accounts.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Foxmail is Free and ProprietaryThunderbird is Free and Open Source
  12. Shortwave icon

    Shortwave

     15 likes

    Shortwave is an email app that takes the pain out of managing your inbox, making it effortless to stay organized, productive, and responsive.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Gmail
    Shortwave screenshot 1
     
  13. LucaMail icon

    LucaMail

     9 likes

    LucaMail is an open source, cross-platform email client. LucaMail is developed to provide cross-platform alternative to Email Clients that are really exists. LucaMail focuses on modern technologies as well as maintaining a user-friendly UI.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    LucaMail screenshot 1
     
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    LucaMail vs Thunderbird Comments
    sp4mmed
    Negative
    -1

    The lack of POP support means this is useless for my purposes. Since Thunderbird DOES support POP this means LucaMail is NOT an alternative.

    • LucaMail is Free and Open SourceThunderbird is also Free and Open Source
  14. Scribe Mail icon

    Scribe Mail

     8 likes

    Scribe is a small portable email client with an intergrated contact database and calendar. It supports all the major internet mail protocols and uses international standards where possible. Scribe doesn't required installing or uninstalled and can be used from a removable...

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    Main window
     
  15. Polymail icon

    Polymail

     22 likes

    The most powerful platform for email productivity in a beautiful native app — on desktop and mobile.

    76 Polymail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Polymail screenshot 1
     
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