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Alternatives to Mimestream with a one-time purchase

The Mimestream listing shows no one-time purchase. 5 of the 51 other email apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Mimestream is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49.99 per year, or $4.99 billed monthly. 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 Mimestream

  1. 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). Mimestream starts at $49.99 per year, or $4.99 billed monthly.
    • Airmail has a free plan. Mimestream does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Airmail lists an iOS app.
    • Airmail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Airmail vs MimestreamAirmail pricing and details

  2. 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. Mimestream starts at $49.99 per year, or $4.99 billed monthly.
    • Canary Mail has a free plan. Mimestream does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Canary Mail lists iOS, Windows and Android apps.
    • Canary Mail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Canary Mail pricing and details

  3. eM Client

    Desktop email client for Windows and Mac with calendar and chat

    • eM Client starts at $39.95 per year (Personal subscription, up to 3 devices). Mimestream starts at $49.99 per year, or $4.99 billed monthly.
    • eM Client has a free plan. Mimestream does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only eM Client lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • eM Client can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    eM Client 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). Mimestream starts at $49.99 per year, or $4.99 billed monthly.
    • Mailbird has a free plan. Mimestream does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mailbird lists a Windows app.
    • Mailbird can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Mailbird pricing and details

  5. FairEmail

    Open source, privacy-oriented email client for Android

    • FairEmail starts at $7.49 one-time (pro features, US Google Play in-app purchase). Mimestream starts at $49.99 per year, or $4.99 billed monthly.
    • FairEmail has a free plan. Mimestream does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FairEmail lists an Android app.
    • Only Mimestream lists a macOS app.
    FairEmail pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Mimestream that you buy once?

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

Can you buy Mimestream once instead of subscribing?

The Mimestream listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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 Mimestream: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.