Mutt AlternativesEmail Clients and other similar apps like Mutt
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 Mac, Windows, Linux, BSD and iPad apps. The best Mutt alternative is Thunderbird, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Mutt are Microsoft Outlook, Betterbird, Evolution and eM Client.
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Mutt alternatives are mainly Email Clients but may also be Calendar Apps or Contact Managers. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Mutt.- Email Client
- Free • Open Source
- 63 Mailbird alternatives
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.
- 84 Thunderbird alternatives
Cross-platform email client supporting multiple identities, chat, and strong filtering. Extend functionality with add-ons like RSS/Atom feed readers and PGP support.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- BSD
- AppImageHub
- Snapcraft
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- F-Droid
- Haiku
- Homebrew
- Chocolatey
Comments about Thunderbird as an Alternative to Mutt
- 131 Microsoft Outlook alternatives
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.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Apple Watch
- Android Wear
Top Microsoft Outlook Features
Comments about Microsoft Outlook as an Alternative to Mutt
Most Recent CommentOutlook is not console based.
Doesn't have access to Maildir
Mutt is a lean, mean, mail-reading machine, Outlook is a gigantic whale
- 27 Betterbird alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
- Chocolatey
Comments about Betterbird as an Alternative to Mutt
Tony AlbersNot CLI-based, so not really an alternative
- 75 Evolution alternatives
Evolution is a personal information management application that provides integrated mail, calendaring, address book and task list functionality.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
- Flathub
- S/MIME
- GNOME
- OpenPGP
Top Evolution Features
Comments about Evolution as an Alternative to Mutt
Tony AlbersNot CLI-based, so not really an alternative
- 62 eM Client alternatives
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.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
Top eM Client Features
Comments about eM Client as an Alternative to Mutt
Tony AlbersNot CLI-based, so not really an alternative
- 48 Geary alternatives
Geary is an email application built around conversations, for the GNOME 3 desktop.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
- Flathub
- GNOME
- Flatpak
Comments about Geary as an Alternative to Mutt
Tony AlbersNot CLI-based, so not really an alternative
- 62 Claws Mail alternatives
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.
Comments about Claws Mail as an Alternative to Mutt
Tony AlbersNot CLI-based, so not really an alternative. However Claws is very good and lightweight.
- 73 Apple Mail alternatives
There’s big news attached. The best way to manage email on a Mac, according to Apple.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
Comments about Apple Mail as an Alternative to Mutt
Tony AlbersNot CLI-based, so not really an alternative
- 63 Mailbird alternatives
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.
Comments about Mailbird as an Alternative to Mutt
KariLHeggMutt is console based, Mailbird is not.
- 44 Sylpheed alternatives
Sylpheed is a simple, lightweight but featureful, and easy-to-use e-mail client (mailer, MUA).
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- PortableApps.com
Comments about Sylpheed as an Alternative to Mutt
Tony AlbersNot CLI-based, so not really an alternative. However, Sylpheed is a very good and lightweight email client.
- 61 Canary Mail alternatives
Canary can write your emails, prioritize what needs attention, silence spam & much more. Say hello to your Inbox Copilot!
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Apple Watch
Comments about Canary Mail as an Alternative to Mutt
Tony AlbersNot CLI-based, so not really an alternative
- 20 Wino Mail alternatives
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.
Comments about Wino Mail as an Alternative to Mutt
Tony AlbersNot CLI-based, windows only
not text-based, as most of the ones listed here