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BlueMail alternatives

BlueMail compared with 7 alternatives: Spark Mail, Canary Mail, Edison Mail, Thunderbird, eM Client and 2 more.

BlueMail has a free plan. Paid plans start at $35.99 per year (Plus, shown as $3 per month billed annually). All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
BlueMailThis toolFree plan · from $35.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Spark MailFree plan · from $8.25/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Canary MailFree plan · from $36/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Edison MailFree plan · from $14.99/moYesWindows, iOS, Android
ThunderbirdFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, Android
eM ClientFree plan · from $39.95/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
FairEmailFree plan · from $7.49 one-timeYesAndroid
Newton MailFree plan · from $5/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

How each one differs from BlueMail

  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). BlueMail starts at $35.99 per year (Plus, shown as $3 per month billed annually).
    • Only BlueMail lists a Linux app.
    • BlueMail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Spark Mail also covers meeting notes and shared inbox.
    • BlueMail also covers inbox filtering.

    Suits: People juggling several email accounts across desktop and phone

    Spark Mail vs BlueMailSpark Mail pricing and details

  2. 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. BlueMail starts at $35.99 per year (Plus, shown as $3 per month billed annually).
    • Only BlueMail lists a Linux app.
    • Canary Mail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • BlueMail also covers inbox filtering.

    Suits: One mail app across Mac, iPhone, Windows and Android devices

    Canary Mail vs BlueMailCanary Mail pricing and details

  3. 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+). BlueMail starts at $35.99 per year (Plus, shown as $3 per month billed annually).
    • Only BlueMail lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • BlueMail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • BlueMail also covers templates and calendar.

    Suits: People with several email accounts who want a free unified inbox

    Edison Mail vs BlueMailEdison Mail pricing and details

  4. Thunderbird

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

    • Thunderbird is free. BlueMail starts at $35.99 per year (Plus, shown as $3 per month billed annually).
    • Only BlueMail lists an iOS app.
    • Thunderbird is open source, according to its own site.
    • BlueMail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Thunderbird also covers tasks.

    Suits: People who want a free desktop email app without ads

    Thunderbird vs BlueMailThunderbird pricing and details

  5. eM Client

    Desktop email client for Windows and Mac with calendar and chat

    • eM Client starts at $39.95 per year (Personal subscription, up to 3 devices). BlueMail starts at $35.99 per year (Plus, shown as $3 per month billed annually).
    • Only BlueMail lists a Linux app.
    • eM Client can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • BlueMail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • eM Client also covers notes and tasks.

    Suits: Windows and Mac users who want a full desktop mail client

    eM Client vs BlueMaileM Client pricing and details

  6. FairEmail

    Open source, privacy-oriented email client for Android

    • FairEmail starts at $7.49 one-time (pro features, US Google Play in-app purchase). BlueMail starts at $35.99 per year (Plus, shown as $3 per month billed annually).
    • Only BlueMail lists iOS, macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • FairEmail is open source, according to its own site.
    • FairEmail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • BlueMail also covers templates, calendar and inbox filtering.

    Suits: Android users who want an open source email client with no ads or tracking

    FairEmail vs BlueMailFairEmail pricing and details

  7. 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). BlueMail starts at $35.99 per year (Plus, shown as $3 per month billed annually).
    • BlueMail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Newton Mail also covers shared inbox.
    • BlueMail also covers inbox filtering.

    Suits: People who want the same mail app on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android

    Newton Mail vs BlueMailNewton Mail pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in BlueMail

  • GemAI, email backup on desktop and priority support need the paid Plus plan; S/MIME, SSO and MDM support are listed only on Enterprise.
  • No web version is listed: BlueMail runs as apps for iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Linux.
  • The pricing page shows yearly prices as a rounded monthly figure ($3 and $8) and switches currency by country; the figures here come from its US price table.
  • The US App Store lists BlueMail+ in-app purchases at $6.99 and $49.99 with no billing period shown; the website prices Plus at $4.99 a month or $35.99 a year.
BlueMail pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to BlueMail?

The alternatives to BlueMail in this directory are Spark Mail, Canary Mail, Edison Mail, Thunderbird, eM Client, FairEmail and Newton Mail. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with BlueMail.

Is there a free alternative to BlueMail?

Yes. Thunderbird is free to use. Spark Mail, Canary Mail, Edison Mail, eM Client, FairEmail and Newton Mail have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to BlueMail?

Thunderbird and FairEmail are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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