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FairEmail vs Pelton
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 LinuxMacWindows
Pelton provides a privacy-focused desktop mail client with offline capabilities, sender checks, and optional local encryption. Its warnings about permanent deletion and unsigned builds are important before installation.
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| FairEmail | Pelton | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | FairEmail | Not published |
| Website | email.faircode.eu | pelton.app |
| On email clients | #48 of 142 | #44 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
Pelton: what it does well
- Offline search through a local index
- Supports PGP and S/MIME
- Checks sender authentication results
- Scheduled sending and saved views
- No telemetry or automated crash reports
What to know first
- Not a backup tool
- Deletion can be permanent
- Builds are not code-signed
- Gmail OAuth2 requires user-created Google Cloud credentials
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