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Mailbird
Free version; Premium; 7-day Premium trialA desktop email client for Windows that combines accounts in one inbox, with app integrations in a side panel.
Pick it if you need it on Windows.
Free planWindowsiPhoneAndroid
At a glance
| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Mail (the app you have) | Free. Paid tiers not listed on the homepage | iPhone, Android | - |
| Spark Mail | Free plan | Everywhere | you need it on Windows, Mac and the web |
| Mailbird | Free version | Windows, iPhone, Android | you need it on Windows |
| Microsoft Outlook | Free for personal use | Everywhere | you need it on Windows, Mac and the web |
| Thunderbird | Free | Android, Mac, Windows, Linux | you need it on Windows, Mac and Linux |
| mail.com | Free | iPhone, Android | you want a close match |
| Apple Mail | Free with Apple devices | Apple | you need it on Mac |
| Boomerang | Basic free | iPhone, Android | you want a close match |
| eM Client | Free | Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android | you need it on Windows and Mac |
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Spark Mail
Free plan; Plus about $10/month
A cross-platform email app with a Smart Inbox and an AI assistant.
Pick it if you need it on Windows, Mac and the web and you want AI built in.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
3
Microsoft Outlook
Free for personal use; also in Microsoft 365
Email, calendar and contacts in one app, on every major platform.
Pick it if you need it on Windows, Mac and the web and you run a small business.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
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Thunderbird
Free; funded by donationsFree, open-source email, calendar and contacts for desktop and mobile.
Pick it if you need it on Windows, Mac and Linux, you would rather not pay a subscription and you want open source.
FreeAndroidMacWindowsLinux
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mail.com
Free
mail.com's email and cloud app.
FreeiPhoneAndroid
6
Apple Mail
Free with Apple devices; some features need iCloud+
The built-in mail app on every iPhone and Mac, with strong privacy features.
Pick it if you need it on Mac and you are just starting out.
FreeiPhoneMac
7
Boomerang
Basic free; Personal $4.98/month; Pro $14.98/monthA Gmail extension to schedule emails, get reminders when no one replies, and pause your inbox.
Free planiPhoneAndroid
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eM Client
Free; Personal $49.95/year or $74.95 one-time
A full desktop email client for Windows and Mac with calendar, tasks, contacts and chat, sold by subscription or one-time license.
Pick it if you need it on Windows and Mac, you would rather not pay a subscription and you want more power-user features.
Free planWindowsMaciPhoneAndroid
We matched these apps to Edison Mail by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.