Sparrow AlternativesEmail Clients and other similar apps like Sparrow

Sparrow is described as 'Minimalist mail application for Mac. It was designed to keep things simple and efficient. No fancy stuff here... just your mail and nothing else' and is a popular Email Client in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Sparrow for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, Linux and Android apps. The best Sparrow alternative is Thunderbird, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Sparrow are K-9 Mail, Microsoft Outlook, Spark Mail 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.

    64 Mailbird alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  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.

    85 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
    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 Sparrow

     

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

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

    • Thunderbird is Free and Open SourceSparrow is Paid and Proprietary
    • Thunderbird is CustomizableSparrow is not according to our users
  4. K-9 Mail icon

    K-9 Mail

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    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.

    41 K-9 Mail alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    K-9 Mail screenshot 1

    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.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Contacts
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Dark Mode

    K-9 Mail VS Sparrow

     

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

    • K-9 Mail is Free and Open SourceSparrow is Paid and Proprietary
    • K-9 Mail is Privacy focused and LightweightSparrow is not according to our users
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  6. 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.

    126 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 Sparrow

     

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

    • Microsoft Outlook is the most popular commercial alternative to Sparrow.

    • Microsoft Outlook is Paid and ProprietarySparrow is also Paid and Proprietary
  7. Spark Mail icon

    Spark Mail

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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.

    61 Spark Mail alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Spark Mail screenshot 1

    Top Spark Mail Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Email Scheduling
    3.  Snooze Mail
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Calendar Integration
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Email Organizer
    8.  Unified inbox
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Mail Filtering
    11.  Ad-free
    12. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar

    Spark Mail VS Sparrow

     
  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.

    61 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 Sparrow

     
  10. 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.

    72 Apple Mail alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Online
    • Apple Watch
    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.  CardDAV Support
    7.  Exchange
    8.  CalDAV Support
    9.  Rich text editing
    10.  Encrypted Email

    Apple Mail VS Sparrow

     
  11. Geary icon

    Geary

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

    47 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 Sparrow

     
  12. 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.

    64 Mailbird alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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 Sparrow

     
  13. 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!

    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.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Reminders
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Encrypted Email

    Canary Mail VS Sparrow

     
  14. EssentialPIM icon

    EssentialPIM

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    The powerful, full-featured Personal Information Manager for Windows offering Email, Synchronization, Portability, Network support, Android and iOS versions.

    173 EssentialPIM alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    EssentialPIM screenshot 1

    EssentialPIM Features

    Features

    1.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    2.  Portable
    3. Google Calendar icon  Google Calendar integration
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Integrated Password Manager
    6.  Dark Mode
    7. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    8.  Google Apps integration
    9. Google Contacts icon  Google contacts integration

    EssentialPIM VS Sparrow

     
  15. Mutt icon

    Mutt

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    Mutt is a 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...

    53 Mutt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Xfce
    Mutt screenshot 1

    Mutt Features

    1.  Tui
    2.  PGP Encryption
    3.  Console-based
    4.  Text-based
    5.  Command line interface
    6.  IMAP Support
    7.  POP3 Support
    8.  S/MIME Support

    Mutt VS Sparrow

     
  16. Airmail icon

    Airmail

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    Engineered for iOS, macOS, and watchOS, this fast mail client supports multiple account types, custom actions, Smart Inbox filtering, unified inbox, privacy mode, email scheduling, snooze, third-party app integration, flexible personalization, and advanced workflow tools.

    66 Airmail alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Airmail screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Clean design
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  IMAP Support
    3.  POP3 Support
    4.  Fullscreen support
    5. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration

    Airmail VS Sparrow

     
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