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Edison Mail alternatives

Edison Mail compared with 7 alternatives: Spark Mail, BlueMail, Canary Mail, Airmail, Gmail and 2 more.

Edison Mail has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Edison Mail+). 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
Edison MailThis toolFree plan · from $14.99/moYesWindows, iOS, Android
Spark MailFree plan · from $8.25/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
BlueMailFree plan · from $35.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Canary MailFree plan · from $36/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
AirmailFree plan · from $7.99/moYesmacOS, iOS
GmailFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
ExtraFreeFreeWeb, macOS, iOS
FairEmailFree plan · from $7.49 one-timeYesAndroid

How each one differs from Edison 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). Edison Mail starts at $14.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Edison Mail+).
    • Only Spark Mail lists a macOS app.
    • Spark Mail also covers meeting notes, templates, calendar and shared inbox.
    • Edison Mail also covers inbox filtering.

    Suits: People juggling several email accounts across desktop and phone

    Spark Mail vs Edison MailSpark Mail pricing and details

  2. 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). Edison Mail starts at $14.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Edison Mail+).
    • 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 who want the same email app on phone, Mac, Windows and Linux

    BlueMail vs Edison MailBlueMail pricing and details

  3. 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. Edison Mail starts at $14.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Edison Mail+).
    • Only Canary Mail lists a macOS app.
    • Canary Mail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Canary Mail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Canary Mail also covers templates and calendar.

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

    Canary Mail vs Edison MailCanary Mail pricing and details

  4. 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). Edison Mail starts at $14.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Edison Mail+).
    • Only Airmail lists a macOS app.
    • Only Edison Mail lists Android and Windows apps.
    • Airmail can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Apple users who want to tailor swipes, actions and layout in their email app

    Airmail vs Edison MailAirmail pricing and details

  5. Gmail

    Google's email service, free for personal use with 15 GB of storage

    • Gmail starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). Edison Mail starts at $14.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Edison Mail+).
    • Only Gmail lists a web app.
    • Only Edison Mail lists a Windows app.

    Suits: Anyone who wants a free personal address with 15 GB of shared storage

    Gmail vs Edison MailGmail pricing and details

  6. Extra

    Free AI email app that sorts Gmail and Outlook around your day

    • Extra is free. Edison Mail starts at $14.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Edison Mail+).
    • Only Extra lists a web app.
    • Only Extra lists a macOS app.
    • Only Edison Mail lists Android and Windows apps.
    • Extra also covers chat assistant and AI search.

    Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac users who want a personal inbox sorted for them

    Extra vs Edison MailExtra pricing and details

  7. FairEmail

    Open source, privacy-oriented email client for Android

    • FairEmail starts at $7.49 one-time (pro features, US Google Play in-app purchase). Edison Mail starts at $14.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Edison Mail+).
    • Only Edison Mail lists iOS and Windows apps.
    • FairEmail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • FairEmail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Edison Mail also covers inbox filtering.

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

    FairEmail vs Edison MailFairEmail pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Edison Mail

  • The free app is funded by Edison's research business, which collects anonymized data from commercial emails such as receipts. You can opt out or delete stored data.
  • Verify Sender phishing warnings, Validate Contacts and LinkedIn Discovery need Edison Mail+ at $14.99 a month or $99.99 a year.
  • Edison's site still mentions a Mac app, but the Mac App Store link from its launch post returned no listing when checked, so Mac is not listed here.
  • Assistant features for bills and receipts, entertainment, travel and package alerts are limited to the US, UK, Canada, Australia and India.
Edison Mail pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Edison Mail?

The alternatives to Edison Mail in this directory are Spark Mail, BlueMail, Canary Mail, Airmail, Gmail, Extra and FairEmail. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Edison Mail.

Is there a free alternative to Edison Mail?

Yes. Extra is free to use. Spark Mail, BlueMail, Canary Mail, Airmail, Gmail and FairEmail have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Edison Mail alternatives work on macOS?

The Edison Mail listing does not include a macOS app. Spark Mail, BlueMail, Canary Mail, Airmail and Extra list one.

Which Edison Mail alternatives work on Linux?

The Edison Mail listing does not include a Linux app. BlueMail lists one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Edison Mail?

FairEmail is described as open source on its own site.

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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