Mutt Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Mutt for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Thunderbird, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Mutt and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Mutt are Betterbird, Microsoft Outlook, eM Client and Claws Mail.

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Alternatives list

  1. Mailbird icon
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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.

    67 Mailbird alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
  2. Thunderbird icon
     2563 likes

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

    88 Thunderbird alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Haiku
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
     
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    Thunderbird vs Mutt Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    4

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Thunderbird is Free and Open SourceMutt is also Free and Open Source
    • Thunderbird is Customizable and Privacy focusedMutt is not according to our users
  3. Betterbird icon
     82 likes

    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.

    30 Betterbird alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Chocolatey
     
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    Betterbird vs Mutt Comments
    Tony Albers
    Negative
    0

    Not CLI-based, so not really an alternative

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Betterbird is Free and Open SourceMutt is also Free and Open Source
    • Betterbird is Privacy focused and LightweightMutt is not according to our users
  4. 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.

    129 Microsoft Outlook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
     
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    Microsoft Outlook vs Mutt Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    Outlook is not console based.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Doesn't have access to Maildir

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Microsoft Outlook is Paid and ProprietaryMutt is Free and Open Source
  5. eM Client icon
     234 likes

    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.

    63 eM Client alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
     
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    eM Client vs Mutt Comments
    Tony Albers
    Negative
    0

    Not CLI-based, so not really an alternative

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • eM Client is Freemium and ProprietaryMutt is Free and Open Source
  6. Claws Mail icon
     106 likes

    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.

    64 Claws Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    Claws Mail vs Mutt Comments
    Tony Albers
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Claws Mail is Free and Open SourceMutt is also Free and Open Source
    • Claws Mail is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedMutt is not according to our users
  7. Mailbird icon
     307 likes

    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.

    67 Mailbird alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Mailbird vs Mutt Comments
    KariLHegg
    Negative
    1

    Mutt is console based, Mailbird is not.

    • Mailbird is Freemium and ProprietaryMutt is Free and Open Source
    • Mailbird is CustomizableMutt is not according to our users
  8. Canary Mail icon
     29 likes

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

    64 Canary Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
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    1
    Canary Mail vs Mutt Comments
    Tony Albers
    Negative
    0

    Not CLI-based, so not really an alternative

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Canary Mail is Freemium and ProprietaryMutt is Free and Open Source
    • Canary Mail is Privacy focused and LightweightMutt is not according to our users
  9. Sylpheed icon
     62 likes

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

    43 Sylpheed alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    Sylpheed vs Mutt Comments
    Tony Albers
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Sylpheed is Free and Open SourceMutt is also Free and Open Source
    • Sylpheed is LightweightMutt is not according to our users
  10. Zimbra Desktop icon
     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
     
  11. NeoMutt icon
     6 likes

    NeoMutt is a command-line mail reader. It's a version of Mutt with added features.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. Foxmail icon
     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
     
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    Foxmail vs Mutt Comments
    Tony Albers
    Negative
    0

    Not CLI-based, limited platform support

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Foxmail is Free and ProprietaryMutt is Free and Open Source
  13. Alpine icon
     15 likes

    Alpine is a fast, easy to use email client for the command line that is suitable for both the inexperienced email user as well as for the most demanding of power users. Alpine is based on the Pine® Message System (http://www.washington.

    17 Alpine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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