Side by side
Sterna Mail vs Triage
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
Sterna Mail focuses on private, protocol-flexible email for Android, with offline caching and scheduling included. Its GPLv3 licensing and multiple installation routes suit users comfortable with open-source mobile software.
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Free plan iPhoneMac
Triage focuses on quickly processing unread email rather than broader inbox management. Its card workflow and on-device storage are useful for Apple users, with paid additions beyond the free plan.
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| Sterna Mail | Triage | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Annual Subscription: $9.99 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | sternamail.org | triage.cc |
| On email clients | #98 of 142 | #102 of 142 |
Sterna Mail: what it does well
- Supports JMAP and IMAP/SMTP
- Offline unified inbox
- Scheduled sending and calendar tools
- Blocks remote images and tracking pixels
- No analytics or advertising
What to know first
- Android platform only
- Version 1.6.0 requires Android 8.0 or newer
- OpenPGP needs an app such as OpenKeychain
Triage: what it does well
- Card view supports archive, defer, or short replies
- Works with Gmail, iCloud Mail, Fastmail, and IMAP
- Email content remains on the device
- CloudKit syncs selected account and preferences
- Free plan is available
What to know first
- No calendar tools are included
- No unified inbox is provided
- Triage 2 requires iOS 16 or later
- Additional features require payment
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