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Alternatives to BlueMail with a one-time purchase

The BlueMail listing shows no one-time purchase. 7 of the 125 other email apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

BlueMail has a free plan. Paid plans start at $35.99 per year (Plus, shown as $3 per month billed annually). 6 of them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from BlueMail

  1. 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.
    Canary Mail vs BlueMailCanary Mail pricing and details

  2. eM Client

    Desktop email client for Windows and Mac with calendar and chat

    • eM Client starts at $49.95 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 vs BlueMaileM Client pricing and details

  3. Aqua Mail

    Email app for Android and iOS that handles many accounts at once

    • Aqua Mail starts at $9.99 per month (Premium). BlueMail starts at $35.99 per year (Plus, shown as $3 per month billed annually).
    • Only BlueMail lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Aqua Mail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • BlueMail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Aqua Mail vs BlueMailAqua Mail pricing and details

  4. 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.
    FairEmail vs BlueMailFairEmail pricing and details

  5. Nine

    Exchange ActiveSync email, calendar and tasks app for phones

    • Nine starts at $14.99 one-time license. BlueMail starts at $35.99 per year (Plus, shown as $3 per month billed annually).
    • BlueMail has a free plan. Nine does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BlueMail lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Nine can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Nine vs BlueMailNine pricing and details

  6. Airmail

    Customizable email client for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Airmail starts at $7.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (US App Store in-app prices). BlueMail starts at $35.99 per year (Plus, shown as $3 per month billed annually).
    • Only BlueMail lists Android, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Airmail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • BlueMail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Airmail pricing and details

  7. Mailbird

    Desktop email client for Windows and Mac with a unified inbox

    • Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price). BlueMail starts at $35.99 per year (Plus, shown as $3 per month billed annually).
    • Only BlueMail lists iOS, Android and Linux apps.
    • Mailbird can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • BlueMail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Mailbird pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to BlueMail that you buy once?

Yes. Canary Mail, eM Client, Aqua Mail, FairEmail, Nine, Airmail and Mailbird can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy BlueMail once instead of subscribing?

The BlueMail listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these email apps are free?

Canary Mail, eM Client, Aqua Mail, FairEmail, Airmail and Mailbird are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 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 BlueMail: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.