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Canary Mail alternatives with a Linux app

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

Canary Mail has a free plan. Paid plans start at $36 per year (Growth), shown as $3 per month billed yearly. 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 Canary Mail

  1. 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). Canary Mail starts at $36 per year (Growth), shown as $3 per month billed yearly.
    • Only BlueMail lists a Linux app.
    • Canary Mail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • BlueMail also covers inbox filtering.
    BlueMail vs Canary MailBlueMail pricing and details

  2. 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). Canary Mail starts at $36 per year (Growth), shown as $3 per month billed yearly.
    • Only Newton Mail lists a Linux app.
    • Canary Mail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Canary Mail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Newton Mail vs Canary MailNewton Mail pricing and details

  3. HEY

    Email service and calendar with sender screening, from 37signals

    • HEY starts at $99 per year (HEY for You, annual billing only). Canary Mail starts at $36 per year (Growth), shown as $3 per month billed yearly.
    • Canary Mail has a free plan. HEY does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only HEY lists a web app.
    • Only HEY lists a Linux app.
    HEY pricing and details

  4. 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. Canary Mail starts at $36 per year (Growth), shown as $3 per month billed yearly.
    • Only Proton Mail lists a web app.
    • Only Proton Mail lists a Linux app.
    • Proton Mail is open source, according to its own site.
    Proton Mail pricing and details

  5. 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). Canary Mail starts at $36 per year (Growth), shown as $3 per month billed yearly.
    • Only Zoho Mail lists a web app.
    • Only Zoho Mail lists a Linux app.
    • Canary Mail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Zoho Mail pricing and details

  6. Tuta Mail

    End-to-end encrypted email and calendar from Germany

    • Tuta Mail starts at €3 per month, paid yearly (lowest paid personal plan). Canary Mail starts at $36 per year (Growth), shown as $3 per month billed yearly.
    • Only Tuta Mail lists a web app.
    • Only Tuta Mail lists a Linux app.
    • Tuta Mail is open source, according to its own site.
    Tuta Mail pricing and details

  7. Thunderbird

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

    • Thunderbird is free. Canary Mail starts at $36 per year (Growth), shown as $3 per month billed yearly.
    • Only Thunderbird lists a Linux app.
    • Only Canary Mail lists an iOS app.
    • Thunderbird is open source, according to its own site.
    Thunderbird 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. Canary Mail starts at $36 per year (Growth), shown as $3 per month billed yearly.
    • Canary Mail has a free plan. Fastmail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Fastmail lists a web app.
    • Only Fastmail lists a Linux app.
    Fastmail pricing and details

  9. Mailspring

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

    • Mailspring starts at $8 per month, or $85 per year (Mailspring Pro). Canary Mail starts at $36 per year (Growth), shown as $3 per month billed yearly.
    • Only Mailspring lists a Linux app.
    • Only Canary Mail lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Mailspring is open source, according to its own site.
    Mailspring pricing and details

Common questions

Which Canary Mail alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does Canary Mail have a Linux app?

The Canary Mail listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.

Which of these email apps are free?

BlueMail, Newton Mail, Proton Mail, Zoho Mail, Tuta Mail, Thunderbird and Mailspring 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 Canary Mail: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.