MailMate alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave MailMate: mac only, with no mobile app, and dated interface. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces MailMate, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Apple Mail currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best MailMate alternative for most people
Apple MailFree and built in, with a more modern interface and iPhone sync.
Best MailMate alternative for a free option
NeoMuttEven more keyboard-driven and scriptable, in the terminal.
Best MailMate alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
AirmailA customisable Apple client with mobile apps.
Best MailMate alternative for open source
ThunderbirdFree open-source client with OpenPGP and add-ons, on any desktop.
Best MailMate alternative for Windows
ThunderbirdFree open-source client with OpenPGP and add-ons, on any desktop.
Best MailMate alternative for Linux
NeoMuttEven more keyboard-driven and scriptable, in the terminal.
MailMate alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to MailMate?
Apple Mail ranks first right now. Free and built in, with a more modern interface and iPhone sync. NeoMutt and Airmail follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to MailMate?
Yes. Apple Mail (free), NeoMutt (open source), Airmail (free plan + paid) and Thunderbird (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to MailMate?
Yes: NeoMutt and Thunderbird.
Which MailMate alternatives work on Linux?
NeoMutt and Thunderbird run on Linux.
Why do people switch from MailMate?
The complaints we hear most: mac only, with no mobile app; dated interface; slow development pace.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces MailMate, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.