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StartMail alternatives with a Mac app

The StartMail listing does not include a Mac app. 35 of the 73 other email apps in this directory list a Mac app.

StartMail is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88). 21 of them are free or have a free plan.

35 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to StartMail

  1. 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. StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • Proton Mail has a free plan. StartMail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Proton Mail lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Proton Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  2. Tuta Mail

    End-to-end encrypted email and calendar from Germany

    • Tuta Mail starts at €3 per month, paid yearly (lowest paid personal plan). StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • Tuta Mail has a free plan. StartMail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tuta Mail lists Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Tuta Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  3. 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. StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • Only Fastmail lists Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Fastmail also covers calendar.
    • StartMail also covers inbox filtering.
  4. 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). StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • Microsoft Outlook has a free plan. StartMail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft Outlook lists Windows, macOS and iOS apps.
    • Microsoft Outlook also covers tasks and calendar.
  5. Apple Mail

    Free built-in email app for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB). StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • Apple Mail has a free plan. StartMail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Apple Mail lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Only StartMail lists an Android app.
  6. 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). StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • Airmail has a free plan. StartMail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Airmail lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only StartMail lists a web app.
  7. 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). StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • BlueMail has a free plan. StartMail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BlueMail lists iOS, macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only StartMail lists a web app.
  8. Kiwi for Gmail

    Desktop app that runs Gmail and Google Workspace outside the browser

    • Kiwi for Gmail starts at $4 per month (Starter; monthly or annual billing basis not confirmed). StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • Only Kiwi for Gmail lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only StartMail lists a web app.
    • Only StartMail lists an Android app.
  9. Inbox Zero

    Open source AI email assistant for Gmail and Outlook

    • Inbox Zero starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • Only Inbox Zero lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists a browser extension.
    • Inbox Zero is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
  10. Extra

    Free AI email app that sorts Gmail and Outlook around your day

    • Extra is free. StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • Extra has a free plan. StartMail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Extra lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Only StartMail lists an Android app.
  11. 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). StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • Only Superhuman Mail lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Superhuman Mail lists a browser extension.
    • Superhuman Mail also covers calendar and booking links.
  12. 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). StartMail starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.88).
    • Spark Mail has a free plan. StartMail does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Spark Mail lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only StartMail lists a web app.

Common questions

Which StartMail alternatives have a Mac app?

Proton Mail, Tuta Mail, Fastmail, Microsoft Outlook, Apple Mail, Airmail, BlueMail, Kiwi for Gmail and 27 more list a Mac app.

Does StartMail have a Mac app?

The StartMail listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web and Android.

Which of these email apps are free?

Proton Mail, Tuta Mail, Microsoft Outlook, Apple Mail, Airmail, BlueMail, Extra, Spark Mail and 13 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 12, 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 StartMail: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.