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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  1. Mailbird icon

    Mailbird

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    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.

    63 Mailbird alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Mailbird screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Sync Contacts
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Undo send
    4.  Email tracking
    5.  Unified inbox
    6.  GSuite Integration
    7. Slack icon  Slack integration
    8.  Multiple Account support
    9. Asana icon  Asana integration
    10.  Email template editor
    11.  Email Organizer
    12.  Spam Filter
  2. Thunderbird icon

    Thunderbird

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    Cross-platform email client supporting multiple identities, chat, and strong filtering. Extend functionality with add-ons like RSS/Atom feed readers and PGP support.

    84 Thunderbird alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Haiku
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Thunderbird screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Intuitive Interface

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Multiple Account support
    3.  IMAP Support
    4.  Calendar Integration
    5.  SMTP Support
    6.  Email Organizer
    7.  Add-ons
    8.  POP3 Support
    9.  Built-in RSS reader
    10.  Graphical User Interface
    11.  Dark Mode
    12. Google Calendar icon  Google Calendar integration

    Thunderbird VS Mutt

     
    Comments about Thunderbird as an Alternative to Mutt
    Guest
    Negative •Apr 20, 2020
    4

    not text-based, as most of the ones listed here

    Mutt Icon
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    • 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.

    • Thunderbird is Free and Open SourceMutt is also Free and Open Source
    • Thunderbird is CustomizableMutt is not according to our users
  4. Microsoft Outlook icon

    Microsoft Outlook

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    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.

    131 Microsoft Outlook alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    Outlook 365 on Windows

    Top Microsoft Outlook Features

    1.  Exchange
    2.  Native application
    3.  Email Organizer
    4.  Calendar Integration
    5.  Calendar View
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Support for @mentions
    8.  Unified inbox
    9.  Multiple Account support
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Support for Aliases
    12.  Dark Mode

    Microsoft Outlook VS Mutt

     
    Comments about Microsoft Outlook as an Alternative to Mutt
    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Negative •Oct 30, 2020
    3

    Outlook is not console based.

    Guest
    Negative •Dec 16, 2023
    0

    Doesn't have access to Maildir

    Guest
    Negative •Feb 9, 2016
    1

    Mutt is a lean, mean, mail-reading machine, Outlook is a gigantic whale

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    • 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.

    • Microsoft Outlook is Paid and ProprietaryMutt is Free and Open Source
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  6. Betterbird icon

    Betterbird

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    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.

    27 Betterbird alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Chocolatey
    Betterbird screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Unified inbox
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Portable
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Spam Filter
    9.  Calendar Integration
    10.  SMTP Support
    11.  IMAP Support
    12.  POP3 Support

    Betterbird VS Mutt

     
    Comments about Betterbird as an Alternative to Mutt
    Tony Albers
    Negative •Jan 30, 2024
    0

    Not CLI-based, so not really an alternative

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    • Betterbird is Free and Open SourceMutt is also Free and Open Source
    • Betterbird is Privacy focused and LightweightMutt is not according to our users
  7. Evolution icon

    Evolution

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    Evolution is a personal information management application that provides integrated mail, calendaring, address book and task list functionality.

    75 Evolution alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • S/MIME
    • GNOME
    • OpenPGP
    Mail

    Top Evolution Features

    1.  Calendar Integration
    2.  Contacts
    3.  CalDAV Support
    4.  Calendar View
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Spam Filter
    7.  Multiple Account support
    8. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  GPG Encryption

    Evolution VS Mutt

     
    Comments about Evolution as an Alternative to Mutt
    Tony Albers
    Negative •Jan 30, 2024
    0

    Not CLI-based, so not really an alternative

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    • Evolution is Free and Open SourceMutt is also Free and Open Source
  8. eM Client icon

    eM Client

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    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.

    62 eM Client alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    eM Client: Inbox view

    Top eM Client Features

    1.  IMAP Support
    2.  Calendar Integration
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4.  PGP Encryption
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Exchange
    7.  Unified inbox
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Email Organizer
    10. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    11.  Automatic Backup
    12.  CardDAV Support

    eM Client VS Mutt

     
    Comments about eM Client as an Alternative to Mutt
    Tony Albers
    Negative •Jan 30, 2024
    0

    Not CLI-based, so not really an alternative

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    • eM Client is Freemium and ProprietaryMutt is Free and Open Source
  10. Geary icon

    Geary

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    Geary is an email application built around conversations, for the GNOME 3 desktop.

    48 Geary alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    Main window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  IMAP Support
    3.  Conversational email approach
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Spam Filter
    8.  Email Organizer
    9. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    10.  Labels for content
    11.  SMTP Support
    12.  Multiple languages

    Geary VS Mutt

     
    Comments about Geary as an Alternative to Mutt
    Tony Albers
    Negative •Jan 30, 2024
    0

    Not CLI-based, so not really an alternative

    Mutt Icon
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    • Geary is Free and Open SourceMutt is also Free and Open Source
    • Geary is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMutt is not according to our users
  11. Claws Mail icon

    Claws Mail

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    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.

    62 Claws Mail alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    The main window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Multiple Account support
    3.  IMAP Support
    4.  Spam Filter
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Calendar Integration
    10.  Portable
    11.  GPG Encryption
    12.  Built-in RSS reader

    Claws Mail VS Mutt

     
    Comments about Claws Mail as an Alternative to Mutt
    Tony Albers
    •Jan 30, 2024
    0

    Not CLI-based, so not really an alternative. However Claws is very good and lightweight.

    Mutt Icon
    Claws Mail icon
    • Claws Mail is Free and Open SourceMutt is also Free and Open Source
    • Claws Mail is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMutt is not according to our users
  12. Apple Mail icon

    Apple Mail

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    There’s big news attached. The best way to manage email on a Mac, according to Apple.

    73 Apple Mail alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Apple Mail screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Bundled with macOS
    2.  Email Organizer
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Spam Filter
    6.  CalDAV Support
    7.  CardDAV Support
    8.  Exchange
    9.  Rich text editing
    10.  Encrypted Email

    Apple Mail VS Mutt

     
    Comments about Apple Mail as an Alternative to Mutt
    Tony Albers
    Negative •Jan 30, 2024
    0

    Not CLI-based, so not really an alternative

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    Apple Mail icon
    • Apple Mail is Free and ProprietaryMutt is Free and Open Source
  13. Mailbird icon

    Mailbird

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    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.

    63 Mailbird alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Mailbird screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Sync Contacts
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Undo send
    4.  Email tracking
    5.  Unified inbox
    6.  GSuite Integration
    7. Slack icon  Slack integration
    8.  Multiple Account support
    9. Asana icon  Asana integration
    10.  Email template editor
    11.  Email Organizer
    12.  Spam Filter

    Mailbird VS Mutt

     
    Comments about Mailbird as an Alternative to Mutt
    KariLHegg
    Negative •Mar 9, 2022
    1

    Mutt is console based, Mailbird is not.

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    • Mailbird is Freemium and ProprietaryMutt is Free and Open Source
  14. Sylpheed icon

    Sylpheed

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    Sylpheed is a simple, lightweight but featureful, and easy-to-use e-mail client (mailer, MUA).

    44 Sylpheed alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    Main screen

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Gtk
    3.  POP3 Support
    4.  IMAP Support

    Sylpheed VS Mutt

     
    Comments about Sylpheed as an Alternative to Mutt
    Tony Albers
    •Jan 30, 2024
    0

    Not CLI-based, so not really an alternative. However, Sylpheed is a very good and lightweight email client.

    Mutt Icon
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    • Sylpheed is Free and Open SourceMutt is also Free and Open Source
    • Sylpheed is LightweightMutt is not according to our users
  15. Canary Mail icon

    Canary Mail

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    Canary can write your emails, prioritize what needs attention, silence spam & much more. Say hello to your Inbox Copilot!

    61 Canary Mail alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    iOS-1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Unified inbox
    3.  PGP Encryption
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  AI-Powered
    6.  GPG Encryption
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Reminders
    12.  Encrypted Email

    Canary Mail VS Mutt

     
    Comments about Canary Mail as an Alternative to Mutt
    Tony Albers
    Negative •Jan 30, 2024
    0

    Not CLI-based, so not really an alternative

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    • Canary Mail is Freemium and ProprietaryMutt is Free and Open Source
    • Canary Mail is Privacy focused and LightweightMutt is not according to our users
  16. Wino Mail icon

    Wino Mail

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    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.

    20 Wino Mail alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Wino Mail screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Gmail
    5.  Spam Filter
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Unified inbox
    8.  Email Organizer
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Windows UWP
    11.  Native application
    12.  Bundled with Windows

    Wino Mail VS Mutt

     
    Comments about Wino Mail as an Alternative to Mutt
    Tony Albers
    Negative •Jan 30, 2024
    0

    Not CLI-based, windows only

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    • Wino Mail is Freemium and Open SourceMutt is Free and Open Source
    • Wino Mail is LightweightMutt is not according to our users
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