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SmarterMail alternatives with a Mac app

The SmarterMail listing does not include a Mac app. 43 of the 125 other email apps in this directory list a Mac app.

SmarterMail has a free plan. Paid plans start at $550 for Professional with 50 mailboxes; license term not stated. 26 of them are free or have a free plan.

43 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to SmarterMail

  1. MDaemon

    Email server for Windows with webmail and Outlook connector

    • SmarterMail has a free plan. MDaemon does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MDaemon lists a macOS app.
    • Only SmarterMail lists a Linux app.
    • SmarterMail also covers file sharing.
    MDaemon vs SmarterMailMDaemon pricing and details

  2. IceWarp

    Business email, chat, files and meetings, cloud or self-hosted

    • IceWarp starts at $1.50 per user / month, billed monthly ($1.35 billed annually). SmarterMail starts at $550 for Professional with 50 mailboxes; license term not stated.
    • SmarterMail has a free plan. IceWarp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only IceWarp lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only SmarterMail lists a Linux app.
    IceWarp vs SmarterMailIceWarp pricing and details

  3. Zimbra

    Self-hosted email, calendar and file sharing for organizations

    • SmarterMail has a free plan. Zimbra does not.
    • Only Zimbra lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Zimbra is open source, according to its own site.
    • Zimbra also covers tasks.
    Zimbra vs SmarterMailZimbra pricing and details

  4. GFI KerioConnect

    Self-hosted business mail server with calendar, chat and local AI

    • SmarterMail has a free plan. GFI KerioConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only GFI KerioConnect lists a macOS app.
    • Only SmarterMail lists a web app.
    • GFI KerioConnect also covers shared inbox.
    GFI KerioConnect vs SmarterMailGFI KerioConnect pricing and details

  5. Superhuman Mail

    Keyboard-driven email client for Gmail and Outlook with built-in AI

    • Superhuman Mail starts at $25 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). SmarterMail starts at $550 for Professional with 50 mailboxes; license term not stated.
    • SmarterMail has a free plan. Superhuman Mail does not.
    • Only Superhuman Mail lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Superhuman Mail lists a browser extension.
    Superhuman Mail pricing and details

  6. Spark Mail

    Email client with a unified smart inbox, AI tools and team features

    • Spark Mail starts at $8.25 per user / month, billed annually ($99 / year). SmarterMail starts at $550 for Professional with 50 mailboxes; license term not stated.
    • Only Spark Mail lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only SmarterMail lists a web app.
    • Only SmarterMail lists a Linux app.
    Spark Mail pricing and details

  7. HEY

    Email service and calendar with sender screening, from 37signals

    • HEY starts at $99 per year (HEY for You, annual billing only). SmarterMail starts at $550 for Professional with 50 mailboxes; license term not stated.
    • SmarterMail has a free plan. HEY does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only HEY lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • SmarterMail is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    HEY pricing and details

  8. 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. SmarterMail starts at $550 for Professional with 50 mailboxes; license term not stated.
    • Only Proton Mail lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Proton Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • SmarterMail is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Proton Mail pricing and details

  9. Microsoft Outlook

    Microsoft's email and calendar app for desktop, mobile and web

    • Microsoft Outlook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Basic). SmarterMail starts at $550 for Professional with 50 mailboxes; license term not stated.
    • Only Microsoft Outlook lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only SmarterMail lists a Linux app.
    • SmarterMail is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Microsoft Outlook pricing and details

  10. Thunderbird

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

    • Thunderbird is free. SmarterMail starts at $550 for Professional with 50 mailboxes; license term not stated.
    • Only Thunderbird lists macOS and Android apps.
    • Only SmarterMail lists a web app.
    • Thunderbird is open source, according to its own site.
    Thunderbird pricing and details

  11. 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. SmarterMail starts at $550 for Professional with 50 mailboxes; license term not stated.
    • SmarterMail has a free plan. Fastmail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Fastmail lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • SmarterMail is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Fastmail pricing and details

  12. 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). SmarterMail starts at $550 for Professional with 50 mailboxes; license term not stated.
    • Only Zoho Mail lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • SmarterMail is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zoho Mail also covers tasks.
    Zoho Mail pricing and details

31 more that list a Mac app

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Common questions

Which SmarterMail alternatives have a Mac app?

MDaemon, IceWarp, Zimbra, GFI KerioConnect, Superhuman Mail, Spark Mail, HEY, Proton Mail and 35 more list a Mac app.

Does SmarterMail have a Mac app?

The SmarterMail listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web, Windows and Linux.

Which of these email apps are free?

Spark Mail, Proton Mail, Microsoft Outlook, Thunderbird, Zoho Mail, Tuta Mail, Canary Mail, Spike and 18 more 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 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 SmarterMail: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.