Mailbird
Desktop email client for Windows and Mac with a unified inbox
What is Mailbird?
Mailbird is a desktop email client for Windows and macOS that brings Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud and other IMAP accounts into one unified inbox. Third-party apps such as Slack, WhatsApp and Google Calendar can be opened in a sidebar next to the mail. A free version covers one email account; Premium, sold as a yearly subscription or a one-time license, removes that limit and adds email tracking, app integrations and Microsoft Exchange support.
Mailbird has a free plan. Paid plans start at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price). See every plan
Good for
- Windows users who want several email accounts in one desktop app
- People who would rather buy a license once than subscribe
- Keeping chat and calendar apps in a sidebar next to email
Worth knowing
- The free version covers 1 email account on 1 device and leaves out email tracking, app integrations and Exchange support.
- There is no iOS, Android, web or Linux version; the pricing FAQ says mobile apps are on the roadmap.
- Mailbird for Mac needs macOS Ventura or later and cannot connect POP3 accounts.
- Prices here are US Mac App Store in-app prices. Mailbird's website prices Premium in local currency, marked down from a crossed-out list price, and its figures can differ.
Key features
- Unified inbox
- Messages and contacts from several email accounts appear in one inbox. The free version is limited to 1 account, and Premium allows unlimited accounts.
- Email tracking
- Shows who opened a sent message and when. The comparison table lists tracking as unlimited on Premium and not included in the free version.
- App integrations
- Slack, WhatsApp, Dropbox, Google Calendar, Asana and other apps open inside Mailbird, and Premium can add any app or website as a custom app.
- AI email writing
- A ChatGPT integration drafts email text for you. The pricing table lists it as a Premium feature.
- Snooze and send later
- Snooze takes a non-urgent message out of the inbox until later, and send later schedules a message for a set time. On Mac both are listed under Premium, along with undo send.
- Unsubscribe and block senders
- Unsubscribe from mailing lists and block unwanted senders from inside the inbox. The pricing table lists both as Premium features.
Mailbird pricing
- Starts at
- $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price)
- Free plan
- 1 email account on 1 device, with Knowledge Base support only. No email tracking, app integrations, ChatGPT integration or Microsoft Exchange support.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Basic features for 1 email account on 1 device, with Knowledge Base support only. |
| Premium (Yearly Plan) | $34.49per year (US Mac App Store in-app price) | Unlimited accounts, unlimited email tracking, templates, app integrations, Exchange support and email support, on up to 3 devices per license. |
| Premium (One-Time) | $159.00one-time payment (US Mac App Store in-app price) | Premium bought once. The website calls it Pay Once, shows it at 75% off a crossed-out price in local currency, and sells a Lifetime Updates add-on. |
Read from apps.apple.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Mailbird before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Lifetime licensePay Once license instead of a subscription
Premium is also sold as a Pay Once license with no renewals, and an optional Lifetime Updates add-on covers all future Mailbird versions. The US Mac App Store lists Premium One-Time at $159.00.
Stated on getmailbird.com - Other savingsVolume discounts from 2 licenses
The pricing FAQ lists automatic discounts on multiple Premium licenses: 5% for 2 to 10, 10% for 11 to 25, 15% for 26 to 50, 20% for 51 to 100 and 25% for 101 or more.
Stated on getmailbird.com
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Common questions
Is Mailbird free?
Mailbird has a free plan. 1 email account on 1 device, with Knowledge Base support only. No email tracking, app integrations, ChatGPT integration or Microsoft Exchange support. Paid plans start at $34.49 per year (Premium Yearly Plan, US Mac App Store in-app price).
How much does Mailbird cost?
Mailbird lists 3 plans. Free: $0. Premium (Yearly Plan): $34.49 per year (US Mac App Store in-app price). Premium (One-Time): $159.00 one-time payment (US Mac App Store in-app price). Prices were read from apps.apple.com on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does Mailbird work on?
Mailbird is available on Windows and macOS.
Does Mailbird offer any discounts?
Mailbird publicly lists the following: Pay Once license instead of a subscription; Volume discounts from 2 licenses.
Does Mailbird have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Mailbird is listed for Windows and macOS.
Does Mailbird have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Mailbird is listed for Windows and macOS.
Is Mailbird open source?
Mailbird is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
What does Mailbird integrate with?
Mailbird's listing names Slack, WhatsApp, Google Calendar, Dropbox, Asana, Trello, Microsoft Teams and ChatGPT. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Mailbird?
Mailbird is made by Mailbird, Inc. It dates from 2012.
What are the alternatives to Mailbird?
The closest alternatives to Mailbird in our directory are eM Client, Thunderbird, Mailspring, Microsoft Outlook and Spark Mail. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Mailbird.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026.