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Shortwave alternatives with a Linux app

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

Shortwave has a free plan. Paid plans start at $18 per seat / month (Pro, the individual plan). 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 Shortwave

  1. HEY

    Email service and calendar with sender screening, from 37signals

    • HEY starts at $99 per year (HEY for You, annual billing only). Shortwave starts at $18 per seat / month (Pro, the individual plan).
    • Shortwave has a free plan. HEY does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only HEY lists a Linux app.
    • HEY also covers calendar.
    HEY vs ShortwaveHEY pricing and details

  2. 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. Shortwave starts at $18 per seat / month (Pro, the individual plan).
    • Only Proton Mail lists a Linux app.
    • Proton Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Proton Mail also covers calendar.
    Proton Mail vs ShortwaveProton Mail pricing and details

  3. 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). Shortwave starts at $18 per seat / month (Pro, the individual plan).
    • Only BlueMail lists a Linux app.
    • Only Shortwave lists a web app.
    • BlueMail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    BlueMail 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). Shortwave starts at $18 per seat / month (Pro, the individual plan).
    • Only Newton Mail lists a Linux app.
    • Only Shortwave lists a web app.
    • Newton Mail also covers calendar and shared inbox.
    Newton Mail pricing and details

  5. 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). Shortwave starts at $18 per seat / month (Pro, the individual plan).
    • Only Zoho Mail lists a Linux app.
    • Zoho Mail also covers tasks and calendar.
    • Shortwave also covers chat assistant, AI search and templates.
    Zoho Mail pricing and details

  6. Mailspring

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

    • Mailspring starts at $8 per month, or $85 per year (Mailspring Pro). Shortwave starts at $18 per seat / month (Pro, the individual plan).
    • Only Mailspring lists a Linux app.
    • Only Shortwave lists a web app.
    • Only Shortwave lists iOS and Android apps.
    Mailspring pricing and details

  7. Thunderbird

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

    • Thunderbird is free. Shortwave starts at $18 per seat / month (Pro, the individual plan).
    • Only Thunderbird lists a Linux app.
    • Only Shortwave lists a web app.
    • Only Shortwave lists an iOS app.
    Thunderbird 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. Shortwave starts at $18 per seat / month (Pro, the individual plan).
    • Shortwave has a free plan. Fastmail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Fastmail lists a Linux app.
    • Fastmail also covers calendar.
    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). Shortwave starts at $18 per seat / month (Pro, the individual plan).
    • Only Tuta Mail lists a Linux app.
    • Tuta Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Tuta Mail also covers calendar.
    Tuta Mail pricing and details

Common questions

Which Shortwave alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does Shortwave have a Linux app?

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

Which of these email apps are free?

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