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FairEmail vs Mailbird
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 Android
FairEmail combines broad provider support, offline mail, and privacy features in an Android app with a free plan. Check its Exchange protocol limitations and which features require Pro before choosing it.
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Free plan WindowsMac
Mailbird combines desktop email, a unified inbox, scheduling, and calendar features. Choose a plan based on account count and whether yearly, pay-once, or one-time Lifetime Updates terms fit your needs.
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| FairEmail | Mailbird | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android | Windows, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Premium Yearly Plan: $5.75 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | FairEmail | Not published |
| Website | email.faircode.eu | getmailbird.com |
| On email clients | #48 of 142 | #52 of 142 |
FairEmail: what it does well
- Works with virtually all email providers
- Unified inbox and offline mail operations
- Supports OpenPGP and S/MIME encryption
- Free plan includes unlimited accounts and addresses
- Error reporting is opt-in and disabled by default
What to know first
- Android only
- Does not support Microsoft Exchange Web Services
- Does not support Microsoft ActiveSync
- Several listed features are Pro features
Mailbird: what it does well
- Unified inbox for supported accounts
- Scheduled sending included
- Calendar tools included
- Free plan supports one account
- Works on Windows and macOS
What to know first
- Offline access is not supported
- Free plan limited to one account
- Premium Yearly billed yearly
- Paid Pay Once listing is $399 a month
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