FREEDOM251

Freedom251 › Compare

Side by side

GNUMail vs Pandora Mail

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.

GNUMail

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

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.

Visit GNUMail

Pandora Mail

Free plan Windows

Pandora Mail offers extensive Windows mailbox and message controls with multiple security and storage formats. Decide whether Demo-Mode’s limits or Full-Mode registration fit your use.

Visit Pandora Mail

The facts

GNUMailPandora Mail
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onLinux, Mac, WindowsWindows
Lowest paid planFree or on requestFree or on request
Plans published12
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitenongnu.orgpandoramail.com
On email clients#92 of 142#96 of 142

GNUMail: 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

Pandora Mail: what it does well

  • Unified inbox for multiple accounts
  • Supports HTML and plain-text composition
  • OAuth2 for Yahoo and Gmail
  • S/MIME end-to-end encryption listed
  • 32-bit, 64-bit, and portable options

What to know first

  • Windows desktop coverage only
  • Free Demo-Mode has limited features
  • Full-Mode requires registration

Alternatives to GNUMail Alternatives to Pandora Mail The whole list