Cone vs aerc: catalog facts
 Cone |  aerc |
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Free Free open-source software. |
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence. |
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Linux, Command line |
macOS, Linux, Command line |
- Multiple IMAP and POP3 accounts plus local maildirs
- Built-in editor with spell checking
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- Composes in an embedded terminal, so you can read other mail while replying
- Built for the git mailing-list patch workflow, with diff highlighting and repo tabs
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- Text-only interface
- Images and PDFs need external viewer programs
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- Terminal only, with vim-style keybindings to learn
- HTML mail rendering is a terminal browser, so complex newsletters look poor
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License not stated |
License: MIT |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Works offline |
Checked October 1, 2026 | Checked September 21, 2026 |
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