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Thunderbird vs MailMate: catalog facts
Thunderbird	MailMate
Free Free forever, funded by donations.	Freemium Uses a license key model, and the developer describes a Free Mode.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	macOS
Unified inbox across every account, or each account kept separate, your choice Mail, calendar, contacts and tasks in one application rather than four	Extensive keyboard control Markdown email composition
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	macOS only Current 2.0 version is still a beta
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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