Windows Live Mail AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Calendar Apps

The best Calendar alternative to Windows Live Mail is Thunderbird, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Windows Live Mail and 15 are Calendar Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Calendar App alternatives to Windows Live Mail are Evolution, Microsoft Outlook, Spark Mail and eM Client.

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Windows Live Mail alternatives page was last updated Sep 30, 2020
  1. Thunderbird icon
     2411 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.

    86 Thunderbird alternatives
    Thunderbird screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    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 iconWindows Live Mail Icon

    Thunderbird VS Windows Live Mail

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

    Thunderbird have not Outlook's express / Live Mail's simplicity. Thunderbird is like evolution Light. Very detail settings. When "some" not work, you cannot write and save draft.

    Negative commentOct 31, 2016
    3
    Guest

    Among other things, no provisions to open non-system folders to keep different files. You can open one but it doesn't let you type or delete, or in general work on it. It's passable but very far from being similar to WLMail. :)

    Negative commentSep 9, 2018
    1
    Windows Live Mail Icon
    Thunderbird icon
    • Most users think Thunderbird is a great Windows Live Mail alternative.

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

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

    • Thunderbird is Free and Open SourceWindows Live Mail is Free and Proprietary
    • Thunderbird is CustomizableWindows Live Mail is not according to our users
  2. 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 iconWindows Live Mail Icon

    Evolution VS Windows Live Mail

    Is Evolution a good alternative to Windows Live Mail?
     
  3. 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.

    132 Microsoft Outlook alternatives
    Outlook 365 on Windows

    License model

    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 iconWindows Live Mail Icon

    Microsoft Outlook VS Windows Live Mail

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

    It is a fussy programme. I can't view all of my different email feeds in one inbox. The 'rules; and 'junk' filter simply do not work. All in all very disappointing

    Negative commentNov 29, 2016
    6
    Windows Live Mail Icon
    Microsoft Outlook icon
    • Some users think Microsoft Outlook is a great Windows Live Mail alternative, some don't.

    • Microsoft Outlook is the most popular Web-based, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Windows Live Mail.

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

    • Microsoft Outlook is Paid and ProprietaryWindows Live Mail is Free and Proprietary
  4. Spark Mail icon
     125 likes

    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.

    63 Spark Mail alternatives
    Spark Mail screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

    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 iconWindows Live Mail Icon

    Spark Mail VS Windows Live Mail

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  5. eM Client icon
     227 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 iconWindows Live Mail Icon

    eM Client VS Windows Live Mail

    Is eM Client a good alternative to Windows Live Mail?
     
    Comments about eM Client as an Alternative to Windows Live Mail
     
    shawndunham

    free version only supports 2 accounts

    Negative commentJul 28, 2016
    3
    ndlinn

    eM Client is a solid, feature-rich alternative, but note that you are limited to 2 mailboxes on a free account.

    Positive commentJun 6, 2018
    -1
    Windows Live Mail Icon
    eM Client icon
    • Some users think eM Client is a great Windows Live Mail alternative, some don't.

    • eM Client is Freemium and ProprietaryWindows Live Mail is Free and Proprietary
  6. Claws Mail icon
     101 likes

    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.

    78 Claws Mail alternatives
    The main window

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    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 iconWindows Live Mail Icon

    Claws Mail VS Windows Live Mail

    Is Claws Mail a good alternative to Windows Live Mail?
     
    Comments about Claws Mail as an Alternative to Windows Live Mail
     
    Guest

    Full featured, fast easy setup

    Positive commentAug 22, 2017
    0
    Windows Live Mail Icon
    Claws Mail icon
    • Claws Mail is Free and Open SourceWindows Live Mail is Free and Proprietary
    • Claws Mail is Lightweight and Privacy focusedWindows Live Mail is not according to our users
  7. Microsoft Mail and Calendar icon
     48 likes

    Windows 10 has Mail and Calendar apps already built in.

    85 Microsoft Mail and Calendar alternatives
    Microsoft Mail and Calendar screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Microsoft Mail and Calendar Features

    1.  Run in background
    2.  Bundled with Windows
    3.  Unified inbox
    4.  Email tracking
    Discontinued

    Mail and Calendar are being phased out and replaced by Outlook. They should be discontinued by the end of 2024.

    Microsoft Mail and Calendar iconWindows Live Mail Icon

    Microsoft Mail and Calendar VS Windows Live Mail

    Is this a good alternative to Windows Live Mail?
     
    Comments about Microsoft Mail and Calendar as an Alternative to Windows Live Mail
     
    Guest

    It does not allow saving email messages as msg or eml files.

    Negative commentApr 28, 2018
    0
    Windows Live Mail Icon
    Microsoft Mail and Calendar icon
    • This alternative is disputed. Microsoft Mail and Calendar is a legitimate Windows Live Mail alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Microsoft Mail and Calendar is Free and ProprietaryWindows Live Mail is also Free and Proprietary
  8. EssentialPIM icon
     73 likes

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

    182 EssentialPIM alternatives
    EssentialPIM screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone

    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 iconWindows Live Mail Icon

    EssentialPIM VS Windows Live Mail

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  9. Canary Mail icon
     25 likes

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

    62 Canary Mail alternatives
    iOS-1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    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.  Dark Mode
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Reminders
    12.  Encrypted Email
    Canary Mail iconWindows Live Mail Icon

    Canary Mail VS Windows Live Mail

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  10. Kontact icon
     37 likes

    Personal Information Manager (Mail, Contact, Calendar and more).

    113 Kontact alternatives
    Kontact screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Kontact Features

    1.  Google integration
    2.  Convert Email to Task
    3.  KDE
    4.  Feed Reader
    5.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    6.  Contacts
    Kontact iconWindows Live Mail Icon

    Kontact VS Windows Live Mail

    Is Kontact a good alternative to Windows Live Mail?
     
  11. 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.

    58 Zimbra Desktop alternatives
    Zimbra Desktop screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Zimbra Desktop Features

    1.  Email checker
    Zimbra Desktop iconWindows Live Mail Icon

    Zimbra Desktop VS Windows Live Mail

    Is Zimbra Desktop a good alternative to Windows Live Mail?
     
  12. HCL Domino icon
     6 likes

    An enterprise application server that integrates information into a single workspace, integrates also a full mail server

    37 HCL Domino alternatives
    HCL Domino screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online

    Top HCL Domino Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Full-Text Search
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Shared Folders
    7.  Email Scheduling
    8.  AES-256 Encryption
    9. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    10.  Email template editor
    11.  Reminders
    12.  Ad-free
    HCL Domino iconWindows Live Mail Icon

    HCL Domino VS Windows Live Mail

    Is HCL Domino a good alternative to Windows Live Mail?
     
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