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BlueMail vs Thunderbird: catalog facts
BlueMailThunderbird
Freemium

The client is free to download. Some features are reserved for paid plans.

Free

Free forever, funded by donations.

Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
  • One inbox covers many accounts across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS with a consistent interface and shared…
  • Unified inbox across every account, or each account kept separate, your choice
  • Mail, calendar, contacts and tasks in one application rather than four
  • It is closed source, some features need a paid plan, and its handling of account credentials has drawn…
  • The interface carries a lot of history and can feel dense next to a webmail tab
  • Major ESR releases have historically been disruptive for add-ons and settings
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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