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What GNUMail is

GNUMail is a free desktop email client for GNUstep, available on Linux, macOS and Windows. The current project is a fork of an earlier project that had become inactive. GNUstep is required except on macOS, where the application uses Cocoa natively, and Pantomime is also required. The download section lists GNUMail 1.4.0 source code, older source releases and macOS binaries for versions 1.3.0 and 1.2.3. Pantomime sources are offered separately, including version 1.4.0. GNUMail is distributed under the GNU General Public License. Listed maintainers include Germán Arias, Riccardo Mottola and Sebastian Reitenbach, among others. The project directs users to [email protected] for maintainer contact. Its single listed plan is free. The project page provides the application, dependency and download information for desktop users across the supported operating systems.

Who it suits

GNUMail suits desktop users seeking a GNU General Public License email client on Linux, macOS or Windows. It is most relevant to users able to install GNUstep and Pantomime where required.

What it does well

  • Free software under the GNU General Public License
  • Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows
  • macOS uses Cocoa natively
  • Source code and older binaries listed
  • Maintainer contact is provided

What to know first

  • GNUstep required except on macOS
  • Pantomime dependency required
  • Current project is a fork of an inactive project
  • No free trial listed

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
GNUMailFree software under the GNU General Public License · GNUstep required except on macOS, where it uses Cocoa · Pantomime requiredFree

As nongnu.org lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

GNUMail provides a free, cross-platform desktop email client with source releases and documented dependencies. Users should account for GNUstep and Pantomime requirements on supported systems.

Facts from GNUMail's own pages

App coverage
desktop · nongnu.org, 23 Sept 2026
Contact
The page directs users to contact the maintainers at [email protected]. · nongnu.org, 12 Oct 2026
Dependency
The page says GNUMail requires GNUstep except on macOS, where it uses Cocoa natively, and also requires Pantomime. · nongnu.org, 12 Oct 2026
Free plan
Yes · nongnu.org, 23 Sept 2026
Latest listed source
The download section lists GNUMail version 1.4.0 sources. · nongnu.org, 12 Oct 2026
License
The page identifies GNUMail as free software distributed under the GNU General Public License. · nongnu.org, 12 Oct 2026
Mail framework
The download section separately offers Pantomime sources, including version 1.4.0. · nongnu.org, 12 Oct 2026
Maintainers
The listed maintainers are Germán Arias, Riccardo Mottola, Sebastian Reitenbach, and others. · nongnu.org, 12 Oct 2026
Other downloads
The page lists macOS binaries for versions 1.3.0 and 1.2.3, alongside source downloads for older versions. · nongnu.org, 12 Oct 2026
Product
GNUMail describes itself as an email client for GNUstep. · nongnu.org, 12 Oct 2026
Project status
The current project is a fork of the original project, which the page says had become inactive. · nongnu.org, 12 Oct 2026

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