Mutt is described as 'Small but very powerful text-based mail client for Unix operating systems. Some of its features are: color support, message threading, MIME support (including RFC2047 support for encoded headers), PGP/MIME (RFC2015), various features to support mailing lists, including' and is a popular Email Client in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Mutt for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and BSD apps. The best Mutt alternative is Thunderbird, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Mutt are Betterbird, Evolution, Microsoft Outlook and eM Client.
Streamline your email experience by managing multiple accounts, integrating apps like Slack and Google Calendar, and using AI-driven features like drafting and spam prevention. Customize your workspace with themes, notifications, and tools for improved productivity and a modern interface.
Cross-platform email client supporting multiple identities, chat, and strong filtering. Extend functionality with add-ons like RSS/Atom feed readers and PGP support.
Some users think Thunderbird is a great Mutt alternative, some don't.
Thunderbird is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Mutt.
Thunderbird is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Mutt.
Betterbird, a soft fork of Mozilla Thunderbird, improves user experience with advanced features, bug fixes, security patches, and multi-row descriptions similar to Outlook. Compatible with multiple platforms and can be used alongside Thunderbird, sharing the same profile.
Not CLI-based, so not really an alternative
Evolution is a personal information management application that provides integrated mail, calendaring, address book and task list functionality.
Not CLI-based, so not really an alternative
Streamline emails, calendars, contacts, and task management with a smart inbox prioritizing critical messages. Includes calendar scheduling, third-party app integration like Facebook, Dropbox, and Trello, and support for Microsoft Exchange, Outlook.com, and Gmail, ensuring efficient task and email handling.
Outlook is not console based.
Doesn't have access to Maildir
Mutt is a lean, mean, mail-reading machine, Outlook is a gigantic whale
Microsoft Outlook is the most popular Web-based, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Mutt.
Microsoft Outlook is the most popular commercial alternative to Mutt.
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.
Not CLI-based, so not really an alternative
Access, view and manage messages from all your email accounts in one place. Categorize your messages into easy to browse categories. Catch up on email easily with Apple Intelligence powered Priority Messages and summarizations.
Not CLI-based, so not really an alternative
Email and news client on GTK+ foundation featuring quick performance, extensible plugins, secure protocols, advanced filtering, strong folder and contact management, lightweight design, powerful search, customizable interface, multi-language support, and encryption.
Not CLI-based, so not really an alternative. However Claws is very good and lightweight.
Geary is an email application built around conversations, for the GNOME 3 desktop.
Not CLI-based, so not really an alternative
Streamline your email experience by managing multiple accounts, integrating apps like Slack and Google Calendar, and using AI-driven features like drafting and spam prevention. Customize your workspace with themes, notifications, and tools for improved productivity and a modern interface.
Mutt is console based, Mailbird is not.
Canary can write your emails, prioritize what needs attention, silence spam & much more. Say hello to your Inbox Copilot!
Not CLI-based, so not really an alternative
Sylpheed is a simple, lightweight but featureful, and easy-to-use e-mail client (mailer, MUA).
Not CLI-based, so not really an alternative. However, Sylpheed is a very good and lightweight email client.
aerc is an email client that runs in your terminal. It's highly efficient and extensible, perfect for the discerning hacker.
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not text-based, as most of the ones listed here