Skip to content
ToolGPA

SmarterMail alternatives · Email

Alternatives to SmarterMail with a one-time purchase

The SmarterMail listing shows no one-time purchase. 7 of the 125 other email apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

SmarterMail has a free plan. Paid plans start at $550 for Professional with 50 mailboxes; license term not stated. 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 SmarterMail

  1. 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. SmarterMail starts at $550 for Professional with 50 mailboxes; license term not stated.
    • Only Canary Mail lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only SmarterMail lists a web app.
    • Only SmarterMail lists a Linux app.
    Canary Mail pricing and details

  2. 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). SmarterMail starts at $550 for Professional with 50 mailboxes; license term not stated.
    • Only eM Client lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only SmarterMail lists a web app.
    • Only SmarterMail lists a Linux app.
    eM Client pricing and details

  3. Nine

    Exchange ActiveSync email, calendar and tasks app for phones

    • Nine starts at $14.99 one-time license. SmarterMail starts at $550 for Professional with 50 mailboxes; license term not stated.
    • SmarterMail has a free plan. Nine does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Nine lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only SmarterMail lists a web app.
    Nine 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). SmarterMail starts at $550 for Professional with 50 mailboxes; license term not stated.
    • Only Mailbird lists a macOS app.
    • Only SmarterMail lists a web app.
    • Only SmarterMail lists a Linux app.
    Mailbird pricing and details

  5. 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). SmarterMail starts at $550 for Professional with 50 mailboxes; license term not stated.
    • Only Airmail lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only SmarterMail lists a web app.
    • Only SmarterMail lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Airmail pricing and details

  6. FairEmail

    Open source, privacy-oriented email client for Android

    • FairEmail starts at $7.49 one-time (pro features, US Google Play in-app purchase). SmarterMail starts at $550 for Professional with 50 mailboxes; license term not stated.
    • Only FairEmail lists an Android app.
    • Only SmarterMail lists a web app.
    • Only SmarterMail lists Windows and Linux apps.
    FairEmail pricing and details

  7. Aqua Mail

    Email app for Android and iOS that handles many accounts at once

    • Aqua Mail starts at $9.99 per month (Premium). SmarterMail starts at $550 for Professional with 50 mailboxes; license term not stated.
    • Only Aqua Mail lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only SmarterMail lists a web app.
    • Only SmarterMail lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Aqua Mail pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to SmarterMail 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 SmarterMail once instead of subscribing?

The SmarterMail listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 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 SmarterMail: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.