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Exo vs Foxmail
Both stand on email clients. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Mac
Exo combines AI inbox organization, drafting, calendar access, offline work, and extensibility in a macOS client. Its local storage approach is clear, but using provider-based AI can send email content through the provider selected with your API key.
Visit Exo Free plan MacWindows
Foxmail provides core email, calendar, scheduling, and notes features at no cost on Windows and macOS. Account compatibility and some Tencent Exmail functions vary by platform, and Mac users must meet the operating-system requirement.
Visit FoxmailThe facts
| Exo | Foxmail | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | exo.email | foxmail.com |
| On email clients | #61 of 142 | #65 of 142 |
Exo: what it does well
- Free macOS plan
- AI priority and drafting
- Gmail and Google Calendar connection
- Offline queued actions
- Local email and token storage
What to know first
- macOS only
- Requires a Gmail account
- Requires an Anthropic API key
- AI may send content to configured providers
Foxmail: what it does well
- Free Windows and Mac downloads
- Includes scheduled sending and calendar tools
- Notes sync with QQMail
- Supports Gmail and Exchange on Windows
- Apple Silicon support is listed
What to know first
- Mac requires OS X 10.13 or later
- Extra-large Mac attachments require authorization
- Platform coverage is limited to desktop