InkMail

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What InkMail is

InkMail is a private desktop email client for Linux and Windows that keeps cached messages on your device. The free client supports unlimited accounts through any IMAP or SMTP provider, with one-click presets for Gmail, Outlook, iCloud, Yahoo, Fastmail, GMX, Zoho, and Proton through Bridge. A unified inbox, conversation view, snooze, local search, custom keyboard shortcuts, and encrypted-mail reading are included. InkMail removes remote images and tracking pixels until you choose to load them. Smart search runs locally without AI or cloud services. Pro adds filters and rules, a local calendar, encrypted sending, reply templates, send-later, private notes, read receipts, and extra themes. Encrypted sending requires the recipient’s email app to support OpenPGP. The Free plan costs nothing, while Pro Lifetime costs €19.99, paid once for up to three devices with free updates forever.

Who it suits

InkMail suits people seeking a Linux or Windows desktop mail client with local processing, privacy controls, and unlimited IMAP/SMTP accounts. It also fits users who want optional calendar and sending extensions through Pro.

What it does well

Unlimited accounts on the free version
Unified inbox and conversation view
Local smart search without AI or cloud services
Blocks remote images and tracking pixels
Runs on Linux and Windows

What to know first

Encrypted sending requires recipient OpenPGP support
Pro features are separate from the free client
Pro plan device limit is three devices

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	Free forever · Unlimited accounts	Free
Pro	Up to 3 devices · Free updates forever	On request
Pro Lifetime	One-time payment · up to 3 devices · free updates forever · Up to 3 devices	€19.99, paid once

As inkmail.app lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

InkMail combines a free, locally oriented mail client with broad provider support and tracking protection. Pro adds scheduling, calendar, rules, and other tools, while encrypted sending has a recipient compatibility requirement.

Facts from InkMail's own pages

App coverage: desktop · inkmail.app, 20 Sept 2026
Calendar tools: Yes · inkmail.app, 20 Sept 2026
Core features: The free client includes a unified inbox, conversation view, snooze, search, custom keyboard shortcuts, and reading encrypted mail. · inkmail.app, 11 Oct 2026
Encrypted email limit: Encrypted sending works only with recipients whose email app also uses OpenPGP. · inkmail.app, 11 Oct 2026
Free plan: Yes · inkmail.app, 20 Sept 2026
Local storage and credentials: Messages are cached locally, while passwords and sign-in tokens are kept in the operating system's encrypted credential vault. · inkmail.app, 11 Oct 2026
Mail accounts: The free version supports unlimited accounts and works with any IMAP/SMTP provider. · inkmail.app, 11 Oct 2026
Privacy: The privacy policy says the free app does not contact InkMail and that InkMail receives no messages or passwords. · inkmail.app, 11 Oct 2026
Product: InkMail is a private email client that keeps mail on the user's device. · inkmail.app, 11 Oct 2026
Pro features: Pro adds filters and rules, a local calendar, encrypted sending, reply templates, send-later, private notes, read receipts, and additional themes. · inkmail.app, 11 Oct 2026
Pro license check: The Pro license check is the app's only routine contact with InkMail and repeats about once a month. · inkmail.app, 11 Oct 2026
Provider integrations: InkMail lists one-click presets for Gmail, Outlook, iCloud, Yahoo, Fastmail, GMX, Zoho, and Proton via Bridge. · inkmail.app, 11 Oct 2026
Refunds: Pro purchases can be refunded within 14 days by contacting support. · inkmail.app, 11 Oct 2026
Scheduled sending: Yes · inkmail.app, 20 Sept 2026
Smart search: Smart search runs locally on the user's computer and does not use AI or cloud services. · inkmail.app, 11 Oct 2026
Support: Users can send feedback without an account, and the privacy policy lists support at rovo.it for questions. · inkmail.app, 11 Oct 2026
Tracking protection: InkMail strips remote images and tracking pixels until the user chooses to load them. · inkmail.app, 11 Oct 2026
Unified inbox: Yes · inkmail.app, 20 Sept 2026

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