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MailStewardMail Backup X
Paid

Lite costs $24.95, MailSteward $49.95 and Pro $99.95, with a trial version available.

 Paid

Free to try, with a paid licence to keep using it.

macOS Windows, macOS
  • Searchable long-term archive for Apple Mail and Gmail
  • Unlimited database size even in the Lite edition
  • Supports many desktop clients and online mail services
  • Archive viewer and format converter included
  • macOS only
  • Pro edition requires setting up a MySQL server
  • Proprietary and paid after the trial
  • Developer details are not clear from the site
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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