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Help Scout alternatives with a Linux app

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

Help Scout has a free plan. Paid plans start at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). 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 Help Scout

  1. 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). Help Scout starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Only Newton Mail lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Help Scout lists a web app.
    • Newton Mail also covers templates, calendar and email client.
    Newton Mail pricing and details

  2. 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. Help Scout starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Help Scout has a free plan. Fastmail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Fastmail lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Fastmail also covers calendar and email client.
    Fastmail pricing and details

  3. 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). Help Scout starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Only Zoho Mail lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Zoho Mail also covers tasks, calendar and email client.
    • Help Scout also covers shared inbox, workflow automation, AI agents and reports.
    Zoho Mail pricing and details

  4. 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). Help Scout starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Only BlueMail lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Help Scout lists a web app.
    • BlueMail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    BlueMail pricing and details

  5. HEY

    Email service and calendar with sender screening, from 37signals

    • HEY starts at $99 per year (HEY for You, annual billing only). Help Scout starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Help Scout has a free plan. HEY does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only HEY lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • HEY also covers templates, calendar and email client.
    HEY pricing and details

  6. 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. Help Scout starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Only Proton Mail lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Proton Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Proton Mail also covers calendar and email client.
    Proton Mail pricing and details

  7. Thunderbird

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

    • Thunderbird is free. Help Scout starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Only Thunderbird lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Help Scout lists a web app.
    • Only Help Scout lists an iOS app.
    Thunderbird pricing and details

  8. Tuta Mail

    End-to-end encrypted email and calendar from Germany

    • Tuta Mail starts at €3 per month, paid yearly (lowest paid personal plan). Help Scout starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Only Tuta Mail lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Tuta Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Tuta Mail also covers calendar and email client.
    Tuta Mail 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). Help Scout starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Only Mailspring lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Help Scout lists a web app.
    • Only Help Scout lists iOS and Android apps.
    Mailspring pricing and details

Common questions

Which Help Scout alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does Help Scout have a Linux app?

The Help Scout listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.

Which of these email apps are free?

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