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 nine 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

     2468 likes
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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
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Intuitive Interface
    3.  Privacy focused

    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 VS Spark Mail

     
    Comments about Thunderbird as an Alternative to Spark Mail
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Apr 25, 2018
    2

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

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Mar 11, 2019
    10

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

    Most Recent Comment
    hra72
    Positive Jul 7, 2024
    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.

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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. 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.

    72 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 Spark Mail

     
    Comments about Evolution as an Alternative to Spark Mail
    CyCo
    Negative Jun 15, 2024
    1

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 Very outdated methods for getting started.

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    • Evolution is Free and Open SourceSpark Mail is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Mailspring

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    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.

    42 Mailspring alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    Clean design with integrated search and swipe gestures

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Unified inbox
    2.  Multiple Account support
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Email tracking
    5.  Snooze Mail
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Built-in translation
    8.  Theme Customization
    9.  IMAP Support
    10.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    11.  Email Organizer
    12.  Keyboard Shortcuts

    Mailspring VS Spark Mail

     
    Comments about Mailspring as an Alternative to Spark Mail
    Most Recent Comment
    Thomas Klinger
    May 8, 2022
    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.

    Guest
    Positive Feb 28, 2020
    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.

    Guest
    Positive Mar 13, 2018
    -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.

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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
  5. 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.

    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 Spark Mail

     
    Comments about Claws Mail as an Alternative to Spark Mail
    CyCo
    Negative Jun 15, 2024
    1

    The 90s called, they want their design back

    Thomas Klinger
    Positive May 8, 2022
    -2

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

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    • Claws Mail is Free and Open SourceSpark Mail is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Claws Mail is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSpark Mail is not according to our users
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    BlueMail

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    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.

    30 BlueMail alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    BlueMail screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Unified inbox
    2.  IMAP Support
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  GDPR Compliant
    5.  Multiple Account support
    6.  Calendar Integration
    7.  POP3 Support

    BlueMail VS Spark Mail

     
    Comments about BlueMail as an Alternative to Spark Mail
    byronhawkins
    Negative May 1, 2022
    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.

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    • Most users think BlueMail is a great Spark Mail alternative.

    • BlueMail is Free Personal and ProprietarySpark Mail is Freemium and Proprietary
    • BlueMail is LightweightSpark Mail is not according to our users
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    TypeApp

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    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.

    57 TypeApp alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
    TypeApp screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Unified inbox
    2.  Email Organizer
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4.  Live Push Notifications
    5.  Exchange

    TypeApp VS Spark Mail

     
    Comments about TypeApp as an Alternative to Spark Mail
    Guest
    Positive Mar 18, 2019
    0

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

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    • TypeApp is Free Personal and ProprietarySpark Mail is Freemium and Proprietary
    • TypeApp is Privacy focusedSpark Mail is not according to our users
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    LucaMail

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    LucaMail screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Repository marked as archived as of Dec 24, 2022. No new releases since May 26, 2022.

    LucaMail Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  IMAP Support

    LucaMail VS Spark Mail

     
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    Nylas Mail Lives

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Nylas Mail Lives screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    On its github page it states it is archived and is no longer maintained.

    Nylas Mail Lives Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Multiple Account support

    Nylas Mail Lives VS Spark Mail

     

    • Nylas Mail Lives is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Spark Mail.

    • Nylas Mail Lives is Free and Open SourceSpark Mail is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Columba

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Columba screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 1.4, released in March 2007, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

    Columba VS Spark Mail

     
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