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Mutt vs alot: catalog facts
Mutt	alot
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
macOS, Linux, Command line	Linux, Command line
Keyboard-driven and fast Works well over SSH	Fast search and tagging through notmuch Keyboard and command-prompt driven interface
Steep learning curve No graphical interface	Needs notmuch and separate tools to fetch and send mail Terminal only, with no graphical interface
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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