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Mailbird vs Thunderbird: catalog facts
MailbirdThunderbird
Paid

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

Free

Free forever, funded by donations.

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
  • Unifies multiple email accounts and providers into one inbox
  • App integrations reduce the need to switch to separate tools
  • Unified inbox across every account, or each account kept separate, your choice
  • Mail, calendar, contacts and tasks in one application rather than four
  • Windows and macOS only
  • Full feature set requires a paid license
  • 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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