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NetEase Mail MasterMicrosoft Outlook
Free

Free to download; NetEase also sells VIP mailbox plans separately.

 Freemium

Free app and account available; Microsoft 365 plans add paid features and Office apps.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
  • Works with Chinese providers such as 163 and QQ as well as Outlook
  • Available on desktop and mobile, including Linux
  • Email, calendar and contacts for multiple accounts in one app
  • Available on desktop, mobile and web
  • Interface and documentation are mainly in Chinese
  • Linux package targets Ubuntu 22.04
  • Closed source and tied to Microsoft services
  • Some features, including Copilot, require a paid plan
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
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 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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