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The Bat! vs Thunderbird: catalog facts
The Bat!	Thunderbird
Paid Commercial software from Ritlabs; prices are not listed on the product page.	Free Free forever, funded by donations.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Optional encryption of the local message base Blocks tracking pixels and malicious code in mail	Unified inbox across every account, or each account kept separate, your choice Mail, calendar, contacts and tasks in one application rather than four
Windows only Commercial license required	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
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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