Spark Mail AlternativesTop Email Clients and other similar apps like Spark Mail

Spark Mail is described as 'E-mail app with all the great features: swipes (long/short), snooze, add (multiple) attachments from the cloud, support for various e-mail services and more' and is a very popular Email Client in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Spark Mail for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Android, Windows, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best Spark Mail alternative is Thunderbird, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Spark Mail are K-9 Mail, Evolution, Microsoft Outlook and Mailspring.

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E-mail app with all the great features: swipes (long/short), snooze, add (multiple) attachments from the cloud, support for various e-mail services and more.

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Spark Mail alternatives page was last updated Jan 10, 2025
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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.

    64 Mailbird alternatives
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    • Mac
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  1. Thunderbird icon
     2412 likes

    Thunderbird is a free, open source, cross-platform e-mail, news and instant messaging client. The project strategy is modeled after Mozilla Firefox.

    86 Thunderbird alternatives
    Thunderbird screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    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.  Built-in RSS reader
    9.  POP3 Support
    10.  Graphical User Interface
    11.  Dark Mode
    12. Google Calendar icon  Google Calendar integration
    Thunderbird iconSpark Mail Icon

    Thunderbird VS Spark Mail

    Is Thunderbird a good alternative to Spark Mail?
     
    Comments about Thunderbird as an Alternative to Spark Mail
     
       
    Guest

    There is NO Spark Version for Windows. That's why Thunderbird is the Best Alternative IMO.

    Top positive commentApr 25, 2018
    3
    Guest

    works like an old email client, downloading the message and saving in folders. It doesn't work syncing directly online with gmail labels.

    Top negative commentMar 11, 2019
    9
    hra72

    Security & Privacy of Spark is questionable: "Data storage and encryption is secured through Google Cloud service." Thunderbird supports OpenPGP & S/MIME email encryption and is still completely free.

    Positive commentJul 7, 2024
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    • Some users think Thunderbird is a great Spark Mail alternative, some don't.

    • Thunderbird is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Spark Mail.

    • Thunderbird is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Spark Mail.

    • Thunderbird is Free and Open SourceSpark Mail is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Thunderbird is CustomizableSpark Mail is not according to our users
  2. K-9 Mail icon
     345 likes

    K-9 is an open source email client for Android with multi-folder sync, email signatures, Bcc-to-self, return-address configuration, keyboard shortcuts, Exchange Support, message flagging, IMAP deletes, saving attachments, configurable notifications and more.

    43 K-9 Mail alternatives
    K-9 Mail screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Configurable
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  IMAP Support
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4.  POP3 Support
    5.  One view multiple accounts
    6.  PGP Encryption
    7.  Unified inbox
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  End-to-End Encryption
    10.  Contacts
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Dark Mode
    K-9 Mail iconSpark Mail Icon

    K-9 Mail VS Spark Mail

    Is K-9 Mail a good alternative to Spark Mail?
     
    • Most users think K-9 Mail is a great Spark Mail alternative.

    • K-9 Mail is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Spark Mail.

    • K-9 Mail is Free and Open SourceSpark Mail is Freemium and Proprietary
    • K-9 Mail is Privacy focused and LightweightSpark Mail is not according to our users
  3. Evolution icon
     201 likes

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

    76 Evolution alternatives
    Mail

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    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 iconSpark Mail Icon

    Evolution VS Spark Mail

    Is Evolution a good alternative to Spark Mail?
     
    Comments about Evolution as an Alternative to Spark Mail
     
    CyCo

    It is a pain to get working with a business Office 365 account. Very outdated methods for getting started.

    Negative commentJun 15, 2024
    0
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    • Evolution is Free and Open SourceSpark Mail is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Microsoft Outlook icon
     395 likes

    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.

    134 Microsoft Outlook alternatives
    Outlook 365 on Windows

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear

    Top Microsoft Outlook Features

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

    Microsoft Outlook VS Spark Mail

    Is Microsoft Outlook a good alternative to Spark Mail?
     
    Comments about Microsoft Outlook as an Alternative to Spark Mail
     
       
    Guest

    Integrates deeply into windows OS and has all the bells and whistles.

    Top positive commentJun 26, 2017
    1
    Guest

    Spark is much more clear and tidy than Outlook. I am waiting so hard for Spark to come out for Windows because Outlook is driving me crazy sometimes.

    Top negative commentSep 3, 2019
    12
    Guest

    its just totally out-dated. configuration a horror. screen-display on small displays (laptops) almost unusable (space for email-text max 10-20%). and since beginning problems with imap (every some weeks big imap-problems).

    Negative commentNov 16, 2019
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    • Some users think Microsoft Outlook is a great Spark Mail alternative, some don't.

    • Microsoft Outlook is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & iPad alternative to Spark Mail.

    • Microsoft Outlook is the most popular commercial alternative to Spark Mail.

    • Microsoft Outlook is Paid and ProprietarySpark Mail is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Mailspring icon
     105 likes

    Boost your productivity and send better email with Mailspring, a beautiful, fast email client for Mac, Windows, and Linux. Mailspring is free to use and an optional pro version adds read receipts, send later, reminders and more.

    41 Mailspring alternatives
    Clean design with integrated search and swipe gestures

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Unified inbox
    2.  Multiple Account support
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Email tracking
    5.  Snooze Mail
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Theme Customization
    8.  Built-in translation
    9.  Email Organizer
    10.  Built-in themes
    11.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    12.  Auto Update
    Mailspring iconSpark Mail Icon

    Mailspring VS Spark Mail

    Is Mailspring a good alternative to Spark Mail?
     
    Comments about Mailspring as an Alternative to Spark Mail
     
    Thomas Klinger

    I tested it, generally it is ok, but it sometimes does not show new arrivals at the top of the list, even though the counter increases. However, good mail client, which does not need any clumsy registrations somewhere.

    CommentMay 8, 2022
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    Guest

    As far as my usage history, the best alternative for spark mail is Mailspring in terms of UI and UX. Though it lacks some features I use Mailspring as my daily driver.

    Positive commentFeb 28, 2020
    1
    Guest

    It's the most similar, with the features most inline. It even looks the same in appearance, and all the menus and shortcut keys match.

    Positive commentMar 13, 2018
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    • Almost everyone thinks Mailspring is a great Spark Mail alternative.

    • Mailspring is Freemium and Open SourceSpark Mail is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Mailspring is CustomizableSpark Mail is not according to our users
  6. FairEmail icon
     74 likes

    FairEmail is a privacy-focused email client with a setup wizard that helpfully walks you through the steps to use it with any email provider. There are many privacy settings including encryption via OpenPGP and S/MIME and reformatted emails to avoid phishing.

    44 FairEmail alternatives
    Compose message view.
    Setup screen.
    +5
    Messages view with dark theme.

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Email Notifications
    3.  PGP Encryption
    4.  Extensive settings menu
    5.  IMAP Support
    6.  Notifications
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Unified inbox
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  S/MIME Support
    FairEmail iconSpark Mail Icon

    FairEmail VS Spark Mail

    Is FairEmail a good alternative to Spark Mail?
     
  7. eM Client icon
     226 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
    eM Client: Inbox view

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android

    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 iconSpark Mail Icon

    eM Client VS Spark Mail

    Is eM Client a good alternative to Spark Mail?
     
    Comments about eM Client as an Alternative to Spark Mail
     
    Guest

    Is not a free version of an email client. The fact that you have to pay for more than one email account makes it useless.

    Negative commentAug 3, 2018
    2
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    eM Client icon
    • Most users think eM Client is a great Spark Mail alternative.

    • eM Client is Freemium and ProprietarySpark Mail is also Freemium and Proprietary
  8. Mailbird icon
     304 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.

    64 Mailbird alternatives
    Mailbird screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    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 iconSpark Mail Icon

    Mailbird VS Spark Mail

    Is Mailbird a good alternative to Spark Mail?
     
    Comments about Mailbird as an Alternative to Spark Mail
     
    Guest

    Spark is just better, simpler, easy to connect also with normally so exhausting Exchange.

    Negative commentSep 30, 2019
    2
    Guest

    very similar. even can snooze emails

    Positive commentNov 16, 2019
    0
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    • Most users think Mailbird is a great Spark Mail alternative.

    • Mailbird is Freemium and ProprietarySpark Mail is also Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Apple Mail icon
     233 likes

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

    75 Apple Mail alternatives
    Apple Mail screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Apple Mail 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 iconSpark Mail Icon

    Apple Mail VS Spark Mail

    Is Apple Mail a good alternative to Spark Mail?
     
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