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alot vs Cone: catalog facts
alot	Cone
Free Free and open source.	Free Free open-source software.
Linux, Command line	Linux, Command line
Fast search and tagging through notmuch Keyboard and command-prompt driven interface	Multiple IMAP and POP3 accounts plus local maildirs Built-in editor with spell checking
Needs notmuch and separate tools to fetch and send mail Terminal only, with no graphical interface	Text-only interface Images and PDFs need external viewer programs
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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