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Apple Mail alternatives with a Windows app

The Apple Mail listing does not include a Windows app. 26 of the 51 other email apps in this directory list a Windows app.

Apple Mail has a free plan. Paid plans start at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB). 17 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Apple Mail

  1. 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). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Only Spark Mail lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Apple Mail lists a web app.
    • Spark Mail also covers meeting notes, templates, calendar and shared inbox.
    Spark Mail vs Apple MailSpark Mail pricing and details

  2. Microsoft Outlook

    Microsoft's email and calendar app for desktop, mobile and web

    • Microsoft Outlook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Basic). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Only Microsoft Outlook lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Microsoft Outlook also covers tasks and calendar.
    Microsoft Outlook vs Apple MailMicrosoft Outlook pricing and details

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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+). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Only Edison Mail lists Android and Windows apps.
    • Only Apple Mail lists a web app.
    • Only Apple Mail lists a macOS app.
    Edison Mail pricing and details

  7. Kiwi for Gmail

    Desktop app that runs Gmail and Google Workspace outside the browser

    • Kiwi for Gmail starts at $4 per month (Starter; monthly or annual billing basis not confirmed). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Apple Mail has a free plan. Kiwi for Gmail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Kiwi for Gmail lists a Windows app.
    • Only Apple Mail lists a web app.
    Kiwi for Gmail pricing and details

  8. Inbox Zero

    Open source AI email assistant for Gmail and Outlook

    • Inbox Zero starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Apple Mail has a free plan. Inbox Zero does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists a browser extension.
    Inbox Zero pricing and details

  9. Superhuman Mail

    Keyboard-driven email client for Gmail and Outlook with built-in AI

    • Superhuman Mail starts at $25 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Apple Mail has a free plan. Superhuman Mail does not.
    • Only Superhuman Mail lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Superhuman Mail lists a browser extension.
    Superhuman Mail pricing and details

  10. Shortwave

    AI email client for Gmail with an assistant, filters and split inbox

    • Shortwave starts at $18 per seat / month (Pro, the individual plan). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Only Shortwave lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Shortwave also covers chat assistant, AI search and templates.
    • Apple Mail also covers inbox filtering.
    Shortwave pricing and details

  11. Missive

    Team email client with shared inboxes, internal chat and rules

    • Missive starts at $14 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Apple Mail has a free plan. Missive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Missive lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Missive also covers tasks, shared inbox and workflow automation.
    Missive pricing and details

  12. 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

14 more that list a Windows app

All 26 in one table

Common questions

Which Apple Mail alternatives have a Windows app?

Spark Mail, Microsoft Outlook, Thunderbird, Mailspring, BlueMail, Edison Mail, Kiwi for Gmail, Inbox Zero and 18 more list a Windows app.

Does Apple Mail have a Windows app?

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

Which of these email apps are free?

Spark Mail, Microsoft Outlook, Thunderbird, Mailspring, BlueMail, Edison Mail, Shortwave, Zoho Mail and 9 more 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 9, 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.