Thunderbird Alternatives

One of the most popular alternatives to Thunderbird is Betterbird, which is free and open source. Other popular alternatives are K-9 Mail, Evolution, Microsoft Outlook and SeaMonkey. There's no shortage of Email Clients like Thunderbird, with more than 100 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.

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  1. Kanmail icon
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    Transform chaotic inboxes into organized workflows. See all your email folders as kanban columns. Combine all your Gmail, Outlook and more accounts into one unified view.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Kanmail contrast (default) theme
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  2. Prudii icon
     1 like

    Prudii is a private, tracker-blocking desktop email client for Windows, macOS and Linux. All mail stays on your machine — no cloud, no telemetry.

    18 Prudii alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  3. Historically, Icedove was a re-branding of Thunderbird by the Debian project, with minimal modifications, in order to resolve branding disputes. Debian since discontinued Iceweasel in February of 2017 after reaching an agreement with Mozilla over the use of it's trademark.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  4. Orbit Communicator is a client server application that's designed to be deployed locally on your desktop machine. It currently provides an integrated email / calendaring experience based on external IMAP mail sources.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  5. KuNoMAIL icon
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    The email fun continues... Import your IncrediMail Stationery, E-Cards, E-Mails and Contacts.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Good alternative?
     
  6. Macro icon
     3 likes

    Macro is the open source company OS - channels, email, docs, tasks, crm, and AI in one workspace - that's self-hostable and AGPLv3 licensed.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • US flagUnited States
    Main landing page on Macro
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  7. OE Classic icon
     1 like

    OE Classic is an email and Usenet reader designed to be a perfect replacement for Outlook Express, Windows Mail, Windows Live Mail and even Mozilla Thunderbird.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Good alternative?
     
  8. WunderMail icon
     2 likes

    The missing native desktop client for Gmail on Windows 10.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Gmail
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  9. Mynigma icon
     2 likes

    Mynigma is a new kind of email client with built-in encryption.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. Koma-Mail icon
     4 likes

    Koma-Mail is an email client which is comfortable and has very handy functions. It does not need an installation, so that you can run Koma-Mail from your flash drive but, of course, also on your desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Good alternative?
     
  11. TouchMail icon
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    Navigate messages with zooms and swipes across your messages.

    Turn your email into colorful, visual tiles you can explore with your fingers or mouse. Rich 3D visualizations and familiar gestures make TouchMail the fastest and easiest way to keep your inbox clean and keep import.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Good alternative?
     
  12. Pegasus Mail icon
     14 likes

    Pegasus Mail is a free, standards-based electronic mail client suitable for use by single or multiple users on single computers or on local area networks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Good alternative?
     
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