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Alternatives to Mailfence with a one-time purchase

The Mailfence listing shows no one-time purchase. 5 of the 73 other email apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Mailfence has a free plan. Paid plans start at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base). All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Mailfence

  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. Mailfence starts at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base).
    • Only Canary Mail lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Mailfence lists a web app.
    • Canary Mail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    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). Mailfence starts at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base).
    • Only eM Client lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only Mailfence lists a web app.
    • eM Client can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    eM Client 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). Mailfence starts at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base).
    • Only Mailfence lists a web app.
    • Only Mailfence lists an iOS app.
    • FairEmail is open source, according to its own site.
    FairEmail pricing and details

  4. 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). Mailfence starts at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base).
    • Only Mailbird lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only Mailfence lists a web app.
    • Only Mailfence lists iOS and Android apps.
    Mailbird pricing and details

  5. 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). Mailfence starts at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base).
    • Only Airmail lists a macOS app.
    • Only Mailfence lists a web app.
    • Only Mailfence lists an Android app.
    Airmail pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Mailfence that you buy once?

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

Can you buy Mailfence once instead of subscribing?

The Mailfence listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 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 Mailfence: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.