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lieer vs isync: catalog facts
lieerisync
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 or later.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Two-way sync between Gmail labels and notmuch tags
  • Keeps a full local maildir copy of the mailbox
  • Much faster than Python-based synchronisers on large mailboxes
  • Precise control over which folders sync and in which direction
  • Only works with Gmail accounts
  • Requires notmuch and command-line setup
  • Configuration syntax is terse and mistakes can delete mail
  • Command line only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License: GPL-2.0
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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