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Mailbird alternatives with a Linux app

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

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

  1. 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.
    Thunderbird vs MailbirdThunderbird pricing and details

  2. Mailspring

    Open-source desktop email client for Mac, Windows and Linux

    • Mailspring starts at $8 per month, or $85 per year (Mailspring Pro). Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
    • Only Mailspring lists a Linux app.
    • Mailspring is open source, according to its own site.
    • Mailbird can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Mailspring vs MailbirdMailspring pricing and details

  3. 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.
    Newton Mail vs MailbirdNewton Mail pricing and details

  4. 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.
    Zoho Mail pricing and details

  5. 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

  6. HEY

    Email service and calendar with sender screening, from 37signals

    • HEY starts at $99 per year (HEY for You, annual billing only). Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
    • Mailbird has a free plan. HEY does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only HEY lists a web app.
    • Only HEY lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    HEY pricing and details

  7. 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

  8. 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. Mailbird starts at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
    • Mailbird has a free plan. Fastmail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Fastmail lists a web app.
    • Only Fastmail lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    Fastmail pricing and details

  9. 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

Common questions

Which Mailbird alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does Mailbird have a Linux app?

The Mailbird listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS and Windows.

Which of these email apps are free?

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