Side by side
Mailove vs Mailplane
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.
Paid Linux
Mailove combines broad account support, offline searching, message-security features, and archive import in a Linux desktop client. Its KDE-first focus and Linux-only availability will matter when choosing it.
Visit Mailove Paid Mac
Mailplane offers a desktop workflow for Gmail and related Google services, with offline mode and several integrations. New buyers should note that Mailplane 4 is no longer sold and the next version has no announced release date.
Visit MailplaneThe facts
| Mailove | Mailplane | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Personal License: $29.95 a month |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Mailplane |
| Website | github.com | mailplaneapp.com |
| On email clients | #141 of 142 | #137 of 142 |
Mailove: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Supports IMAP and JMAP accounts
- Offline SQLite cache with full-text search
- GnuPG signing and encryption support
- Imports MBOX archives as offline accounts
What to know first
- Linux platform only
- Remote content requires per-message opt-in
- Spam filtering uses heuristic rules
Mailplane: what it does well
- Searches messages across Gmail accounts
- Notifications support archive and quick replies
- Supports Gmail offline mode
- Opens attachments directly in macOS apps
- Save Clip connects several productivity apps
What to know first
- License sales have stopped
- Mailplane 4 gets no major new features
- Mailplane 5 has no release date
- Apple silicon requires Rosetta
Alternatives to Mailove Alternatives to Mailplane The whole list