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SaneBox alternatives with a Linux app

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

SaneBox is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices). 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 SaneBox

  1. HEY

    Email service and calendar with sender screening, from 37signals

    • HEY starts at $99 per year (HEY for You, annual billing only). SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
    • Only HEY lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • HEY also covers templates, calendar and email client.
    • SaneBox also covers inbox filtering and workflow automation.
    HEY vs SaneBoxHEY 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). SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
    • BlueMail has a free plan. SaneBox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BlueMail lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only SaneBox lists a web app.
    BlueMail pricing and details

  3. 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). SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
    • Zoho Mail has a free plan. SaneBox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zoho Mail lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Zoho Mail also covers tasks, calendar and email client.
    Zoho Mail pricing and details

  4. 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). SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
    • Newton Mail has a free plan. SaneBox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Newton Mail lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only SaneBox lists a web app.
    Newton Mail pricing and details

  5. 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. SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
    • Proton Mail has a free plan. SaneBox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Proton Mail lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Proton Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Proton Mail pricing and details

  6. Thunderbird

    Free, open-source email app for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android

    • Thunderbird is free. SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
    • Thunderbird has a free plan. SaneBox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Thunderbird lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only SaneBox lists a web app.
    Thunderbird pricing and details

  7. 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. SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
    • Only Fastmail lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Fastmail also covers calendar and email client.
    • SaneBox also covers inbox filtering and workflow automation.
    Fastmail pricing and details

  8. Tuta Mail

    End-to-end encrypted email and calendar from Germany

    • Tuta Mail starts at €3 per month, paid yearly (lowest paid personal plan). SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
    • Tuta Mail has a free plan. SaneBox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tuta Mail lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Tuta Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Tuta Mail pricing and details

  9. Mailspring

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

    • Mailspring starts at $8 per month, or $85 per year (Mailspring Pro). SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
    • Mailspring has a free plan. SaneBox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mailspring lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only SaneBox lists a web app.
    Mailspring pricing and details

Common questions

Which SaneBox alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does SaneBox have a Linux app?

The SaneBox listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.

Which of these email apps are free?

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