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Apple Mail alternatives with a Linux app

The Apple Mail listing does not include a Linux app. 9 of the 51 other email apps in this directory list a Linux app.

Apple Mail has a free plan. Paid plans start at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB). 7 of them are free or have a free plan.

9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Apple Mail

  1. Thunderbird

    Free, open-source email app for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android

    • Thunderbird is free. Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Only Thunderbird lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Apple Mail lists a web app.
    • Only Apple Mail lists an iOS app.
    Thunderbird vs Apple MailThunderbird pricing and details

  2. Mailspring

    Open-source desktop email client for Mac, Windows and Linux

    • Mailspring starts at $8 per month, or $85 per year (Mailspring Pro). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Only Mailspring lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Apple Mail lists a web app.
    • Only Apple Mail lists an iOS app.
    Mailspring vs Apple MailMailspring pricing and details

  3. BlueMail

    Cross-platform email client with a unified inbox and built-in AI

    • BlueMail starts at $35.99 per year (Plus, shown as $3 per month billed annually). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Only BlueMail lists Android, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Apple Mail lists a web app.
    • BlueMail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    BlueMail pricing and details

  4. Zoho Mail

    Ad-free business email hosting with calendar, tasks and notes

    • Zoho Mail starts at $1 per user / month, billed annually (Mail Lite, 5 GB). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Only Zoho Mail lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Zoho Mail also covers tasks and calendar.
    • Apple Mail also covers inbox filtering.
    Zoho Mail pricing and details

  5. Newton Mail

    Cross-platform email app with read receipts, snooze and send later

    • Newton Mail starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Only Newton Mail lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Apple Mail lists a web app.
    • Newton Mail also covers templates, calendar and shared inbox.
    Newton Mail pricing and details

  6. HEY

    Email service and calendar with sender screening, from 37signals

    • HEY starts at $99 per year (HEY for You, annual billing only). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Apple Mail has a free plan. HEY does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only HEY lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • HEY also covers templates and calendar.
    HEY pricing and details

  7. Proton Mail

    End-to-end encrypted email service based in Switzerland

    • Proton Mail starts at $3.99 per month, billed every 12 months ($47.88); $4.99 billed monthly. Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Only Proton Mail lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Proton Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Proton Mail also covers calendar.
    Proton Mail pricing and details

  8. Fastmail

    Paid, ad-free email with calendar, contacts and custom domains

    • Fastmail starts at $3 per user / month, billed yearly (Basic); Individual is $5, billed yearly. Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Apple Mail has a free plan. Fastmail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Fastmail lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Fastmail also covers calendar.
    Fastmail pricing and details

  9. Tuta Mail

    End-to-end encrypted email and calendar from Germany

    • Tuta Mail starts at €3 per month, paid yearly (lowest paid personal plan). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Only Tuta Mail lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Tuta Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Tuta Mail also covers calendar.
    Tuta Mail pricing and details

Common questions

Which Apple Mail alternatives have a Linux app?

Thunderbird, Mailspring, BlueMail, Zoho Mail, Newton Mail, HEY, Proton Mail, Fastmail and 1 more list a Linux app.

Does Apple Mail have a Linux app?

The Apple Mail listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS and iOS.

Which of these email apps are free?

Thunderbird, Mailspring, BlueMail, Zoho Mail, Newton Mail, Proton Mail and Tuta Mail are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Apple Mail: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.