Alternatives · Email
Airmail alternatives
Airmail compared with 6 alternatives: Spark Mail, Canary Mail, Apple Mail, Mimestream, Edison Mail and 1 more.
Airmail has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (US App Store in-app prices). 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirmailThis tool | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Spark Mail | Free plan · from $8.25/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Canary Mail | Free plan · from $36/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Apple Mail | Free plan · from $0.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Mimestream | Free trial · from $49.99/yr | Trial only | macOS |
| Edison Mail | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Windows, iOS, Android |
| MailMate | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | macOS |
How each one differs from Airmail
- Free plan · from $8.25/mo
Spark Mail
Email client with a unified smart inbox, AI tools and team features
- Spark Mail starts at $8.25 per user / month, billed annually ($99 / year). Airmail starts at $7.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (US App Store in-app prices).
- Only Spark Mail lists Windows and Android apps.
- Airmail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Spark Mail also covers meeting notes, templates, calendar and shared inbox.
- Airmail also covers inbox filtering.
Suits: People juggling several email accounts across desktop and phone
- Free plan · from $36/yr
Canary Mail
AI email client with PGP encryption for Mac, iOS, Windows, Android
- Canary Mail starts at $36 per year (Growth), shown as $3 per month billed yearly. Airmail starts at $7.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (US App Store in-app prices).
- Only Canary Mail lists Windows and Android apps.
- Canary Mail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Canary Mail also covers templates and calendar.
- Airmail also covers inbox filtering.
Suits: One mail app across Mac, iPhone, Windows and Android devices
- Free plan · from $0.99/mo
Apple Mail
Free built-in email app for iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB). Airmail starts at $7.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (US App Store in-app prices).
- Only Apple Mail lists a web app.
- Airmail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac owners who want a mail app at no cost
- Free trial · from $49.99/yr
Mimestream
Native Mac email client built on the Gmail API
- Mimestream starts at $49.99 per year, or $4.99 billed monthly. Airmail starts at $7.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (US App Store in-app prices).
- Airmail has a free plan. Mimestream does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Airmail lists an iOS app.
- Airmail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Mimestream also covers Markdown and templates.
Suits: Mac users whose email lives in Gmail or Google Workspace
- Free plan · from $14.99/mo
Edison Mail
Free multi-account email app with one-tap unsubscribe
- Edison Mail starts at $14.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Edison Mail+). Airmail starts at $7.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (US App Store in-app prices).
- Only Edison Mail lists Android and Windows apps.
- Only Airmail lists a macOS app.
- Airmail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People with several email accounts who want a free unified inbox
- Free trial · from $10/mo
MailMate
Keyboard-driven IMAP email client for macOS with Markdown composing
- MailMate starts at $10 every 3 months (local-currency equivalent plus any VAT). Airmail starts at $7.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (US App Store in-app prices).
- Airmail has a free plan. MailMate does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Airmail lists an iOS app.
- Airmail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- MailMate also covers Markdown.
Suits: Mac users who prefer writing email in plain text or Markdown
Limits worth knowing in Airmail
- Without Airmail Pro the app works with one account and limited capabilities; multiple accounts and the unified inbox are subscription features.
- The vendor lists apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Vision Pro only, so there is no Windows, Android or web version.
- The yearly Pro price differs by store: $39.99 on the iPhone and iPad listing and $49.99 on the Mac listing. The iOS listing also shows a $3.99 Airmail Pro purchase with no period.
- AI Composer is a separate in-app purchase on the Mac App Store listing, shown at $4.99 and at $14.99 monthly.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Airmail?
The alternatives to Airmail in this directory are Spark Mail, Canary Mail, Apple Mail, Mimestream, Edison Mail and MailMate. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Airmail.
Is there a free alternative to Airmail?
Yes. Spark Mail, Canary Mail, Apple Mail and Edison Mail have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Airmail alternatives work on Windows?
The Airmail listing does not include a Windows app. Spark Mail, Canary Mail and Edison Mail list one.
Which Airmail alternatives work on Android?
The Airmail listing does not include an Android app. Spark Mail, Canary Mail and Edison Mail list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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