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ThunderbirdFairEmail
Free

Free forever, funded by donations.

 Free

Free to download from Google Play, F-Droid or GitHub releases.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android Android
  • Unified inbox across every account, or each account kept separate, your choice
  • Mail, calendar, contacts and tasks in one application rather than four
  • Works with nearly all IMAP providers and unlimited accounts
  • OpenPGP and S/MIME encryption built in
  • 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
  • No Microsoft Exchange Web Services or ActiveSync support
  • Android only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MPL-2.0 License: GPL-3.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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