Best Email Clients in 2026
Updated
In short: Zoho Mail is ranked #1 of 143 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Spark Mail and Mailbutler Smart Assistant. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Spark Mail. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Zoho Mail at $0.08/mo.
Managing email across accounts may call for more than a place to read and send messages. Compared on account limit, app coverage, offline access, unified inbox, calendar tools, and scheduled sending, these clients offer practical dimensions to consider for your routine. A free plan and Paid from pricing can help frame the cost, while app coverage may help you check compatibility with the devices you use. Zoho Mail, Spark Mail, and Mailbutler Smart Assistant are among the included clients. Think about whether you need offline access, calendar features, or one combined inbox, and compare those needs with the listed options.
143 email clients ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Email clients, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 20 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 Zoho MailPaid from $0.08/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 2 Spark MailPaid from $8.25/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 Mailbutler Smart AssistantPaid from $7/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 4 MailspringFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 5 Epistles MailPaid from $2.92/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 6 Mozilla ThunderbirdFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 7 eM ClientPaid from $3.33/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 8 Newton MailPaid from $5/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 9 Canary MailPaid from $3/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 10 DovePaid from $20/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 11 SpikePaid from $4/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 12 ShortwavePaid from $30/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 13 AirmailPaid from $2.50/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 14 SaymailPaid from €3.25/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 15 Ferry EmailFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 16 VeloFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 17 MissivePaid from $14/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 18 Workspace ONE BoxerPaid from $5.40/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 19 BlueMail
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 20 TwobirdFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 21 EmailOpsFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 22 MailbirdPaid from $5.75/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 23 PolymailPaid from $10/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 24 Superhuman MailPaid from $2.08/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 25 MailMatePaid from $10/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | App coverage | Account limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zoho Mail | 9.7 | Free plan | $0.08/mo | Yes | $1/user/mo | — | — |
| 2 | Spark Mail | 9.5 | Free plan | $8.25/mo | Yes | $8.25/user/mo | — | — |
| 3 | Mailbutler Smart Assistant | 9.4 | Free plan | $7/mo | Yes | $4/user/mo | — | — |
| 4 | Mailspring | 9.3 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | desktop | — |
| 5 | Epistles Mail | 9.3 | Free plan | $2.92/mo | Yes | $35/user/mo | all | 2 accounts |
| 6 | Mozilla Thunderbird | 8.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Email, calendar, contacts, and tasks | — |
| 7 | eM Client | 8.9 | Free plan | $3.33/mo | Yes | $39.95/user/mo | all | 2 accounts |
| 8 | Newton Mail | 8.7 | Free plan | $5/mo | Yes | $5/user/mo | all | 2 accounts |
| 9 | Canary Mail | 8.7 | Free plan | $3/mo | Yes | $3/user/mo | all | — |
| 10 | Dove | 8.7 | Free plan | $20/mo | Yes | — | all | — |
| 11 | Spike | 8.6 | Free plan | $4/mo | Yes | $4/user/mo | all | 3 accounts |
| 12 | Shortwave | 8.4 | No | $30/mo | Yes | $30/user/mo | all | — |
| 13 | Airmail | 8.3 | Free plan | $2.50/mo | Yes | — | — | 1 accounts |
| 14 | Saymail | 8.3 | Free plan | €3.25/mo | Yes | — | all | — |
| 15 | Ferry Email | 8.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | desktop | — |
| 16 | Velo | 8.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | desktop | — |
| 17 | Missive | 7.9 | No | $14/mo | No | $14/user/mo | all | 15 accounts |
| 18 | Workspace ONE Boxer | 7.9 | No | $5.40/mo | No | $5.40/user/mo | mobile | 3 accounts |
| 19 | BlueMail | 7.9 | No | — | Yes | — | all | — |
| 20 | Twobird | 7.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | all | — |
| 21 | EmailOps | 7.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 22 | Mailbird | 7.8 | Free plan | $5.75/mo | Yes | $5.75/user/mo | desktop | 1 accounts |
| 23 | Polymail | 7.7 | No | $10/mo | No | $10/user/mo | all | 2 accounts |
| 24 | Superhuman Mail | 7.7 | No | $2.08/mo | No | — | all | — |
| 25 | MailMate | 7.7 | Free plan | $10/mo | Yes | — | desktop | — |
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Questions about this list
Which email client is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
Zoho Mail is ranked #1 of 143 with a score of 9.7. Spark Mail is second and Mailbutler Smart Assistant third.
How many of these have a free plan?
19 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Zoho Mail has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.08/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.