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Alternatives to GMX Mail with a one-time purchase

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

GMX Mail is free to use. 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 GMX Mail

  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. GMX Mail is free.
    • Only Canary Mail lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only GMX Mail lists a web app.
    • Only GMX Mail lists a browser extension.
    Canary 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). GMX Mail is free.
    • Only eM Client lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only GMX Mail lists a web app.
    • Only GMX Mail lists a browser extension.
    eM Client pricing and details

  3. 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). GMX Mail is free.
    • Only Airmail lists a macOS app.
    • Only GMX Mail lists a web app.
    • Only GMX Mail lists an Android app.
    Airmail pricing and details

  4. Nine

    Exchange ActiveSync email, calendar and tasks app for phones

    • Nine starts at $14.99 one-time license. GMX Mail is free.
    • GMX Mail has a free plan. Nine does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only GMX Mail lists a web app.
    • Only GMX Mail lists a browser extension.
    Nine pricing and details

  5. 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). GMX Mail is free.
    • Only Mailbird lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only GMX Mail lists a web app.
    • Only GMX Mail lists iOS and Android apps.
    Mailbird pricing and details

  6. FairEmail

    Open source, privacy-oriented email client for Android

    • FairEmail starts at $7.49 one-time (pro features, US Google Play in-app purchase). GMX Mail is free.
    • Only GMX Mail lists a web app.
    • Only GMX Mail lists an iOS app.
    • Only GMX Mail lists a browser extension.
    FairEmail pricing and details

  7. Aqua Mail

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

    • Aqua Mail starts at $9.99 per month (Premium). GMX Mail is free.
    • Only GMX Mail lists a web app.
    • Only GMX Mail lists a browser extension.
    • Aqua Mail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Aqua Mail pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to GMX Mail that you buy once?

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

Can you buy GMX Mail once instead of subscribing?

The GMX Mail listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these email apps are free?

Canary Mail, eM Client, Airmail, Mailbird, FairEmail and Aqua 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 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 GMX Mail: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.