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getmail6imap-backup
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

macOS, Linux, Command line macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Supports POP3, IMAP and their SSL variants
  • Delivers to maildir, mbox or an external MDA
  • Backs up, restores and migrates IMAP mailboxes
  • Can resume from messages already downloaded
  • Command line and config files only
  • Retrieves mail but does not send or display it
  • Requires IMAP account configuration
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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