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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Mailbird

The Mailbird listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 8 of the 51 other email apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Mailbird has a free plan. Paid plans start at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price). 6 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Mailbird

  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. 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.
    Canary Mail 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). Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
    • Only BlueMail lists iOS, Android and Linux apps.
    • BlueMail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Mailbird can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    BlueMail pricing and details

  3. FairEmail

    Open source, privacy-oriented email client for Android

    • FairEmail starts at $7.49 one-time (pro features, US Google Play in-app purchase). Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
    • Only FairEmail lists an Android app.
    • Only Mailbird lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • FairEmail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    FairEmail pricing and details

  4. 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. Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
    • Only Proton Mail lists a web app.
    • Only Proton Mail lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Proton Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Proton Mail pricing and details

  5. Tuta Mail

    End-to-end encrypted email and calendar from Germany

    • Tuta Mail starts at €3 per month, paid yearly (lowest paid personal plan). Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
    • Only Tuta Mail lists a web app.
    • Only Tuta Mail lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Tuta Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Tuta Mail pricing and details

  6. mailbox

    Paid, ad-free email with cloud storage and office tools from Germany

    • mailbox starts at €1 per month, annual payment only (€12 a year, Light). Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
    • Mailbird has a free plan. mailbox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only mailbox lists a web app.
    • Only Mailbird lists Windows and macOS apps.
    mailbox pricing and details

  7. Posteo

    Ad-free, green-powered email from Berlin for €1 a month

    • Posteo starts at €1 per month, prepaid (minimum top-up €12). Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
    • Mailbird has a free plan. Posteo does not.
    • Only Posteo lists a web app.
    • Only Mailbird lists Windows and macOS apps.
    Posteo pricing and details

  8. Mailfence

    Private email from Belgium with built-in OpenPGP encryption

    • Mailfence starts at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base). Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
    • Only Mailfence lists a web app.
    • Only Mailfence lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Mailbird lists Windows and macOS apps.
    Mailfence pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Mailbird?

Yes. Canary Mail, BlueMail, FairEmail, Proton Mail, Tuta Mail, mailbox, Posteo and Mailfence are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Mailbird end-to-end encrypted?

The Mailbird listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these email apps are free?

Canary Mail, BlueMail, FairEmail, Proton Mail, Tuta Mail and Mailfence 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.