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Mailbird vs The Bat!: catalog facts
MailbirdThe Bat!
Paid

Paid desktop app, sold as a one-time or subscription license.

Paid

Commercial software from Ritlabs; prices are not listed on the product page.

Windows, macOS Windows
  • Unifies multiple email accounts and providers into one inbox
  • App integrations reduce the need to switch to separate tools
  • Optional encryption of the local message base
  • Blocks tracking pixels and malicious code in mail
  • Windows and macOS only
  • Full feature set requires a paid license
  • Windows only
  • Commercial license required
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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