FairEmail
An open-source, privacy-oriented email app for Android that works with almost any email provider.
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About FairEmail
FairEmail is an Android email app that sets up quickly and works with virtually all providers, including Gmail, Outlook and Yahoo. It supports unlimited accounts and addresses, a unified inbox, conversation threading, two-way synchronization, and offline storage and operations. The design is deliberately minimal so the focus stays on reading and writing messages.
Privacy features include OpenPGP and S/MIME encryption, confirmation before showing images or opening links, attempts to recognise and disable tracking images, and warnings for messages that could not be authenticated. It does not support Microsoft Exchange Web Services or ActiveSync.
Strengths
- Works with nearly all IMAP providers and unlimited accounts
- OpenPGP and S/MIME encryption built in
- Blocks tracking images and confirms links before opening
- Small app with offline storage and low data use
Limitations
- No Microsoft Exchange Web Services or ActiveSync support
- Android only
- Minimal interface may feel sparse to some users
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree to download from Google Play, F-Droid or GitHub releases.
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Developer
- FairCode B.V.
- Platforms
- Android
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Android users who want a private, full-featured IMAP mail app
- Categories
- Email clients, Privacy tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
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Fastmail
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Mailfence
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