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Mailbird alternatives with an Android app

The Mailbird listing does not include an Android app. 33 of the 51 other email apps in this directory list an Android app.

Mailbird has a free plan. Paid plans start at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price). 22 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Mailbird

  1. 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). Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
    • Only eM Client lists iOS and Android apps.
    • eM Client also covers notes, tasks and calendar.
  2. Thunderbird

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

    • Thunderbird is free. Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
    • Only Thunderbird lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Thunderbird is open source, according to its own site.
    • Mailbird can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  3. Microsoft Outlook

    Microsoft's email and calendar app for desktop, mobile and web

    • Microsoft Outlook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Basic). Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
    • Only Microsoft Outlook lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft Outlook lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Mailbird can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  4. 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). Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
    • Only Spark Mail lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Mailbird can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Spark Mail also covers meeting notes, templates, calendar and shared inbox.
  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). Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
    • Only Newton Mail lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Mailbird can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Newton Mail also covers templates, calendar and shared inbox.
  6. 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. Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
    • Only Canary Mail lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Canary Mail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Canary Mail also covers templates and calendar.
  7. Superhuman Mail

    Keyboard-driven email client for Gmail and Outlook with built-in AI

    • Superhuman Mail starts at $25 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
    • Mailbird has a free plan. Superhuman Mail does not.
    • Only Superhuman Mail lists a web app.
    • Only Superhuman Mail lists iOS and Android apps.
  8. Shortwave

    AI email client for Gmail with an assistant, filters and split inbox

    • Shortwave starts at $18 per seat / month (Pro, the individual plan). Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
    • Only Shortwave lists a web app.
    • Only Shortwave lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Mailbird can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  9. Missive

    Team email client with shared inboxes, internal chat and rules

    • Missive starts at $14 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly). Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
    • Mailbird has a free plan. Missive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Missive lists a web app.
    • Only Missive lists iOS and Android apps.
  10. 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). Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
    • Only Gmail lists a web app.
    • Only Gmail lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Mailbird lists Windows and macOS apps.
  11. Yahoo Mail

    Free email service with 20 GB of storage and AI inbox tools

    • Yahoo Mail starts at $5 per month (Yahoo Mail Plus). Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
    • Only Yahoo Mail lists a web app.
    • Only Yahoo Mail lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Mailbird lists Windows and macOS apps.
  12. 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). Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
    • Only Zoho Mail lists a web app.
    • Only Zoho Mail lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Mailbird can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Common questions

Which Mailbird alternatives have an Android app?

eM Client, Thunderbird, Microsoft Outlook, Spark Mail, Newton Mail, Canary Mail, Superhuman Mail, Shortwave and 25 more list an Android app.

Does Mailbird have an Android app?

The Mailbird listing does not include an Android app. It lists macOS and Windows.

Which of these email apps are free?

eM Client, Thunderbird, Microsoft Outlook, Spark Mail, Newton Mail, Canary Mail, Shortwave, Gmail and 14 more 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 9, 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 Mailbird: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.