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eM Client alternatives with a Linux app

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

eM Client has a free plan. Paid plans start at $39.95 per year (Personal subscription, up to 3 devices). 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 eM Client

  1. Thunderbird

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

    • Thunderbird is free. eM Client starts at $39.95 per year (Personal subscription, up to 3 devices).
    • Only Thunderbird lists a Linux app.
    • Only eM Client lists an iOS app.
    • Thunderbird is open source, according to its own site.
    Thunderbird vs eM ClientThunderbird pricing and details

  2. Mailspring

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

    • Mailspring starts at $8 per month, or $85 per year (Mailspring Pro). eM Client starts at $39.95 per year (Personal subscription, up to 3 devices).
    • Only Mailspring lists a Linux app.
    • Only eM Client lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Mailspring is open source, according to its own site.
    Mailspring vs eM ClientMailspring pricing and details

  3. 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). eM Client starts at $39.95 per year (Personal subscription, up to 3 devices).
    • Only BlueMail lists a Linux app.
    • BlueMail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • eM Client can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    BlueMail vs eM ClientBlueMail pricing and details

  4. 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). eM Client starts at $39.95 per year (Personal subscription, up to 3 devices).
    • Only Zoho Mail lists a web app.
    • Only Zoho Mail lists a Linux app.
    • eM Client can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Zoho Mail pricing and details

  5. 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). eM Client starts at $39.95 per year (Personal subscription, up to 3 devices).
    • Only Newton Mail lists a Linux app.
    • eM Client can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Newton Mail also covers templates and shared inbox.
    Newton Mail pricing and details

  6. HEY

    Email service and calendar with sender screening, from 37signals

    • HEY starts at $99 per year (HEY for You, annual billing only). eM Client starts at $39.95 per year (Personal subscription, up to 3 devices).
    • eM Client 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

  7. 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. eM Client starts at $39.95 per year (Personal subscription, up to 3 devices).
    • Only Proton Mail lists a web app.
    • Only Proton Mail lists a Linux app.
    • Proton Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Proton Mail 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. eM Client starts at $39.95 per year (Personal subscription, up to 3 devices).
    • eM Client 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. Tuta Mail

    End-to-end encrypted email and calendar from Germany

    • Tuta Mail starts at €3 per month, paid yearly (lowest paid personal plan). eM Client starts at $39.95 per year (Personal subscription, up to 3 devices).
    • Only Tuta Mail lists a web app.
    • Only Tuta Mail lists a Linux app.
    • Tuta Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Tuta Mail pricing and details

Common questions

Which eM Client alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does eM Client have a Linux app?

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

Which of these email apps are free?

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