Migadu alternatives · Email
Alternatives to Migadu with a one-time purchase
The Migadu listing shows no one-time purchase. 7 of the 125 other email apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Migadu is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19 per year (Micro, no monthly option). 6 of them are free or have a free plan.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from Migadu
- Free plan · from $36/yr
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. Migadu starts at $19 per year (Micro, no monthly option).
- Canary Mail has a free plan. Migadu does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Canary Mail lists macOS, iOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Only Migadu lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $49.95/yr
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). Migadu starts at $19 per year (Micro, no monthly option).
- eM Client has a free plan. Migadu does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only eM Client lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Migadu lists a web app.
- Free trial · from $14.99 one-time
Nine
Exchange ActiveSync email, calendar and tasks app for phones
- Nine starts at $14.99 one-time license. Migadu starts at $19 per year (Micro, no monthly option).
- Only Nine lists Android and iOS apps.
- Only Migadu lists a web app.
- Nine can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $34.49/yr
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). Migadu starts at $19 per year (Micro, no monthly option).
- Mailbird has a free plan. Migadu does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Mailbird lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only Migadu lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
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). Migadu starts at $19 per year (Micro, no monthly option).
- Airmail has a free plan. Migadu does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Airmail lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Migadu lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $7.49 one-time
FairEmail
Open source, privacy-oriented email client for Android
- FairEmail starts at $7.49 one-time (pro features, US Google Play in-app purchase). Migadu starts at $19 per year (Micro, no monthly option).
- FairEmail has a free plan. Migadu does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FairEmail lists an Android app.
- Only Migadu lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Aqua Mail
Email app for Android and iOS that handles many accounts at once
- Aqua Mail starts at $9.99 per month (Premium). Migadu starts at $19 per year (Micro, no monthly option).
- Aqua Mail has a free plan. Migadu does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Aqua Mail lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Migadu lists a web app.
Common questions
Is there an alternative to Migadu that you buy once?
Yes. Canary Mail, eM Client, Nine, Mailbird, Airmail, FairEmail and Aqua Mail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy Migadu once instead of subscribing?
The Migadu listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these email apps are free?
Canary Mail, eM Client, Mailbird, Airmail, FairEmail and Aqua 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 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 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 Migadu: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.