Spark Mail Alternatives for Linux

Spark Mail is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux 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 Spark Mail and ten of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Spark Mail are Evolution, Mailspring, Claws Mail and BlueMail.

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  1. Thunderbird icon

    Thunderbird

     2551 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.

    87 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 Spark Mail Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    1

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    10

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    hra72
    Positive
    0

    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.

    3 of 5 comments
    • Thunderbird is Free and Open SourceSpark Mail is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Thunderbird is Customizable and Privacy focusedSpark Mail is not according to our users
  2. Evolution icon

    Evolution

     207 likes

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

    70 Evolution alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • S/MIME
    • GNOME
    • OpenPGP
    Mail
     
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    Evolution vs Spark Mail Comments
    CyCo
    Negative
    1

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 Very outdated methods for getting started.

    • Evolution is Free and Open SourceSpark Mail is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Mailspring icon

    Mailspring

     114 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.

    43 Mailspring alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    Clean design with integrated search and swipe gestures
     
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    Mailspring vs Spark Mail Comments
    Thomas Klinger
    0

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Mailspring is Freemium and Open SourceSpark Mail is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Mailspring is CustomizableSpark Mail is not according to our users
  5. Claws Mail icon

    Claws Mail

     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.

    63 Claws Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Claws Mail vs Spark Mail Comments
    CyCo
    Negative
    1

    The 90s called, they want their design back

    Thomas Klinger
    Positive
    -2

    It's a little bit old fashioned, but ok, it works.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Claws Mail is Free and Open SourceSpark Mail is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Claws Mail is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedSpark Mail is not according to our users
  6. BlueMail icon

    BlueMail

     33 likes

    BlueMail is a modern, mobile first, powerful Email management tool with a sleek design, unified inbox and support for all your accounts: IMAP,Exchange,POP3.

    33 BlueMail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    BlueMail vs Spark Mail Comments
    byronhawkins
    Negative
    0

    BlueMail is built as an entire Chrome browser instance, using a separate OS process for every message window, making it massively heavy on CPU and memory usage. Normally I had to wait more than a minute for each message to display. It was always at least half an hour late to notify new messages. A software development team with even minimal skills would never build an app so poorly. The design is crippled from top to bottom. I recommend avoiding BlueMail as if it were malware.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • BlueMail is Free Personal and ProprietarySpark Mail is Freemium and Proprietary
    • BlueMail is LightweightSpark Mail is not according to our users
  7. TypeApp icon

    TypeApp

     30 likes

    TypeApp is an all-free, beautifully designed, universal email app, capable of managing unlimited number of mail accounts from various providers, allowing for smart push notifications while enabling personalization across multiple email accounts.

    54 TypeApp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
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    TypeApp vs Spark Mail Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Very similar to Spark on Android and even less problems on multiple accounts as BlueMail

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • TypeApp is Free Personal and ProprietarySpark Mail is Freemium and Proprietary
    • TypeApp is Privacy focusedSpark Mail is not according to our users
  9. Talanoa icon

    Talanoa

     6 likes

    Talanoa is the first inbox designed around people. Cut the noise, focus only on what matters.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. LucaMail icon

    LucaMail

     9 likes

    LucaMail is an open source, cross-platform email client. LucaMail is developed to provide cross-platform alternative to Email Clients that are really exists. LucaMail focuses on modern technologies as well as maintaining a user-friendly UI.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Nylas Mail Lives icon

    Nylas Mail Lives

     3 likes

    Nylas Mail Lives is a fork of Nylas Mail that fixes many longstanding issues, improves the client experience, and is committed to publish new releases.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  12. Columba icon

    Columba

     6 likes

    Columba is an email client written in Java, featuring a user-friendly graphical interface with wizards and internalionalization support. Its a powerful mail management tool with features to enhance your productivity and communication.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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