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FairEmail alternatives

FairEmail compared with 5 alternatives: Thunderbird, BlueMail, Edison Mail, Gmail and Spark Mail.

FairEmail has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.49 one-time (pro features, US Google Play in-app purchase). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
FairEmailThis toolFree plan · from $7.49 one-timeYesAndroid
ThunderbirdFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, Android
BlueMailFree plan · from $35.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Edison MailFree plan · from $14.99/moYesWindows, iOS, Android
GmailFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Spark MailFree plan · from $8.25/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android

How each one differs from FairEmail

  1. Thunderbird

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

    • Thunderbird is free. FairEmail starts at $7.49 one-time (pro features, US Google Play in-app purchase).
    • Only Thunderbird lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • FairEmail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • FairEmail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Thunderbird also covers tasks and calendar.

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

    Thunderbird vs FairEmailThunderbird 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). FairEmail starts at $7.49 one-time (pro features, US Google Play in-app purchase).
    • 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: People who want the same email app on phone, Mac, Windows and Linux

    BlueMail vs FairEmailBlueMail 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+). FairEmail starts at $7.49 one-time (pro features, US Google Play in-app purchase).
    • 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: People with several email accounts who want a free unified inbox

    Edison Mail vs FairEmailEdison Mail pricing and details

  4. 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). FairEmail starts at $7.49 one-time (pro features, US Google Play in-app purchase).
    • Only Gmail lists a web app.
    • Only Gmail lists an iOS app.
    • FairEmail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • FairEmail can be bought with a one-time purchase.

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

    Gmail vs FairEmailGmail pricing and details

  5. 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). FairEmail starts at $7.49 one-time (pro features, US Google Play in-app purchase).
    • Only Spark Mail lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • FairEmail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • FairEmail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Spark Mail also covers meeting notes, templates, calendar and shared inbox.

    Suits: People juggling several email accounts across desktop and phone

    Spark Mail vs FairEmailSpark Mail pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in FairEmail

  • Supported on Android phones, tablets and ChromeOS only. There is no iOS, desktop or web version.
  • Microsoft Exchange Web Services and ActiveSync are not supported; accounts connect over IMAP, POP3 and SMTP.
  • The F-Droid build cannot reuse a Play Store purchase and does not support OAuth sign-in, so the Gmail quick setup is missing there.
  • It is an email client only: the Play listing says it is not a calendar, contact, task or note manager.
FairEmail pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to FairEmail?

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

Is there a free alternative to FairEmail?

Yes. Thunderbird is free to use. BlueMail, Edison Mail, Gmail and Spark Mail have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which FairEmail alternatives work on Windows?

The FairEmail listing does not include a Windows app. Thunderbird, BlueMail, Edison Mail and Spark Mail list one.

Which FairEmail alternatives work on macOS?

The FairEmail listing does not include a macOS app. Thunderbird, BlueMail and Spark Mail list one.

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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